More time allocated for public input
Posted By THE CANADIAN PRESS 

Proposed legislation to update Ontario's antiquated Mining Act will be put off until next year to allow First Nations communities more time to respond. 

These past months have been difficult for the mining sector but Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association (SAMSSA) members have maintained a high degree of confidence with some caution that their value and expertise will eventually mitigate against the prevailing and relentless bad news.  

By JANICE LEUSCHEN
Sudbury Star 

The Northern Centre for Advanced Technology Inc. (NORCAT) may be known for its prototype development and residency program, but from its beginning NORCAT was a resource centre for occupational health and safety. 

By NORM TOLLINSKY
For Northern Ontario Business
October  2008 

North Bay Mayor Vic Fedeli said, “It doesn’t matter where it happens. Whether it’s North Bay, Sudbury or Timmins - as long as it happens in Northern Ontario because what’s good for one is good for all.”