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Province promotes mining industry

The provincial government and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines are hosting the World Mines Ministries Forum, an international mining conference in Toronto this weekend, promoting Ontario and the nickel capital, Greater Sudbury, as a pla

Cracks showing in the ethical walls of media, politics

BY JASON THOMPSON jason@northernlife.

Colleges, management meet to avoid strike

Contract talks between college faculty represented by Ontario Public Service Employees' Union (OPSEU) and college management resume today in Toronto, an OPSEU press release said.

Colleges, management meet to avoid strike

Contract talks between college faculty represented by Ontario Public Service Employees' Union (OPSEU) and college management resume today in Toronto, an OPSEU press release said.

Honouring our community builders

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] In creating one of the largest mining equipment manufacturing and supply companies in Canada, Robert Lipic has had to travel the world extensively for four decades. It hasn?t always been easy.

New law requires working smoke alarms on every storey

An amendment to the Ontario Fire Code that increases the number of working smoke alarms required in every residence is now in effect. Homes are already required to have a working smoke alarm outside every sleeping area.

Honouring our community builders

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] In creating one of the largest mining equipment manufacturing and supply companies in Canada, Robert Lipic has had to travel the world extensively for four decades. It hasn?t always been easy.

New law requires working smoke alarms on every storey

An amendment to the Ontario Fire Code that increases the number of working smoke alarms required in every residence is now in effect. Homes are already required to have a working smoke alarm outside every sleeping area.

Month-long traffic delays on MR 55

The city is advising motorists of major traffic delays on MR 55 near the Balsam St. entrance to Copper Cliff, starting Monday, March 6. Twin culverts that cross the roadway are being replaced by city crews.

Empowering through employment

BY SCOTT HADDOW [email protected] The Corner Clinic has unveiled a new social enterprise that they hope will put a sense of pride back into people who can't find work.