Impala Canada Large Employer
Impala Canada is a Large Employer by Scott A. Sumner The Lac des IIes Palladium mine has now been operational for around 30 years. Impala Canada, a member of the Implats Group based in South Africa, purchased the mine previously owned by North American Palladium. The mine is for the most part an underground mine with some open pit. “ We are at around 860 full time employees and that doesn’t include contractor staff of around 100. The average work force here is 550 on a daily basis. There ... Read More

Local 793 Look To Expand
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 Look To Expand in NW Ontario by Scott A. Sumner The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 do in house training for their members but also offer apprentice programs and training for anyone out there who wants to be trained professionally. They currently have training locations in Oakville, and Morrisburg, Ontario. “ We are currently looking for a viable piece of property where we can set up a permanent office here in NW Ontario ... Read More

Memorial Home Hardware
Memorial Home Hardware Building Centre Expands! by Scott A. Sumner If you are driving down Memorial Ave in Thunder Bay you will certainly notice the new store front presence of the Memorial Home Hardware Building Centre. You will also see Thunder Bay’s first lumber store drive through! Chris Sauer, age 53, has been the Dealer-Owner of Memorial Home Hardware Building Centre since 2018. His wife Shannon and son Justin work full time in the business. Other son Jordan is an electrician. Chris ... Read More