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A decades old oil-fire burning system is being replaced in a child care centre, after the province allocated money to upgrade the building. The announcement of $100,000 was made in North Preston by Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and MLA for the area. The main goal was to switch from oil heat to an energy-efficient electric pump system, the press release reads.

Oklo Inc. OKLO is advancing its plans to establish a domestic isotope supply chain through its Groves-1 Isotope Test Reactor in Texas. The facility is designed to support the development of isotopes used in cancer treatments, manufacturing, scientific research and national security. The project has already cleared important regulatory and operational milestones, including startup authorization from the U. S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) on July 23, 2026, and first criticality on Aug. 5, 2026. OKLO developed Groves on privately owned land using private funding and commercially sourced equipment, alongside components manufactured by the company. The facility reached first criticality in just over 11 months from groundbreaking, with substantial construction completed in 229 days. The project provided experience in reactor construction, equipment installation, regulatory reviews and nuclear operations. Management plans to apply these lessons to future isotope facilities, potentially improving project execution and shortening development timelines. OKLO is also strengthening its isotope supply chain.

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running the Business Beat columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition… Congratulations to the Workforce Development Board as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Over the past 30 years the WDB has led and championed numerous initiatives that have supported employers and helped individuals make informed career decisions. For more information, you can visit: wdb.ca Heads Up for Inclusion is hosting an Amigos Spook-Tacular Line Dancing Event with at the Alternatives Community Building on Oct. 16 from 5:30-7:30 PM in partnership with Alternatives Community Program Services. It’s free for all to attend thanks to an Ontario Trillium funding Grant. For more information and to register please call (705) 876-0383.

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A coalition of managers, unionized workers, and First Nations in Témiscaming, Que., is seeking to purchase the idled Rayonier Advanced Materials paperboard plant to restart operations and safeguard local jobs. Unifor national president Lana Payne emphasized the importance of local ownership for the plant's future, stating it offers a path to sustainable success. Quebec's Unifor director Daniel Cloutier highlighted the need for processing mills to maximize the province's forest resources, stressing that skilled jobs and a network of suppliers are at risk. This initiative recalls the community-led effort in 1973 to reopen a mill after its closure in 1972. Unifor Local 233 president Stéphane Lefebvre expressed commitment to developing a plan for the mill's future, noting that community experience will be vital in shaping its revival. The coalition aims to purchase Rayonier Advanced Materials' idled plant in Témiscaming.

Nokia is preparing to part with an industrial networking business serving nearly 900 customers just as sales to its AI and cloud clients are surging. The company disclosed a buyer but not a purchase price, leaving the value of its industrial wireless exit undisclosed even as it redirects investment toward data-center connectivity. The Finnish equipment maker signed a definitive agreement for private-equity group Aurelius to acquire Enterprise Campus Edge, which provides private wireless networks, industrial devices, and on-site computing and software used for AI-powered automation. Nokia expects closing in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.

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The Canadian dollar was stronger Tuesday morning, seeing a modest recovery from the 18-month lows hit last week. At 8:55 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7030 or US$1=C$1.4225 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7007 or US$1=C$1.4271. Canadian markets were closed Monday for Thanksgiving.

MidwesternBy Ryan DruryOctober 13, 2026 - 6:30amA new event for young aspiring entrepreneurs is being brought to North Perth later next month. The Board of Directors of the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre is introducing the Children’s Business Market, which will give local kids between the ages of 7-15 a chance to apply to showcase their businesses at a one-of-a-kind market. Director Jill Lewis says giving local youth the opportunity to do something like this can help them gain new experiences and build confidence to one day become business owners. "Having another venue where kids can come and do that kind of thing themselves, it's a fun idea, and we're really hoping the community will come out and support them. We're calling them 'agri-preneurs' and it should be a lot of fun," Lewis shared. Lewis adds that the businesses created don't necessarily have to be ag-related, but agriculture plays a huge role in most businesses, anyway. "Whether they recognize that or not, it's a neat connection there.

The CEO of CentrePort Canada emphasizes the importance of continued municipal servicing to attract companies to Winnipeg’s inland port, highlighting new water and wastewater infrastructure projects underway to unlock developable

The brand gives UFP Packaging's corrugated business a distinct identity and brings its products, capabilities and manufacturing locations under one name. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UFP Packaging, North America's leading industrial packaging manufacturer, today announced the launch of All Boxed Up, a dedicated brand for its corrugated packaging business. The launch comes as UFP Packaging continues to expand its corrugated business, including the addition of its Las Vegas manufacturing facility in mid-2026. "As our corrugated business has grown, we have seen an opportunity to give it an identity that more clearly reflects the products, capabilities and customer relationships behind it," said Scott Worthington, president of UFP Packaging. "All Boxed Up presents our customers with a clearer picture of the full-service corrugated partner we've become while giving us a stronger foundation for continued investment in the industry. ""All Boxed Up gives our teams a brand that better represents the work we do," said Nick Hoffman, vice president of UFP Packaging.