Lively/Walden Business History Archive page 3
Lively/Walden Business History Archive
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Ionic Mechanical
Jackson auto
We have come a long way since James A. Orr produced Sudbury’s first newspaper in 1891. Today Journal Printing is located at 309 Douglas Street, Sudbury, and employs approximately 20 people, many of which have been with the company for over 25 years.
Our 15,000 square foot facility is self-contained. We have the capability of producing books, flyers, brochures, forms, etc. For a full list of what we can print, click here.
Our bindery department is well equipped to complete ALL jobs, including inserting and mailing. In addition to being the North’s premier source for traditional large runs and full colour printing,
we have now added Northern Ontario’s largest digital press and variable printing into our repertoire. This new technology allows us to be the leader in personalized materials!
Diana Leblanc’s Journey and Legacy – Inspired by a love for baking and family, Joyful Home started in her kitchen in 2018 and has grown into a thriving business, now run by her husband and daughter, Cory and Alysha, in Lively, Ontario. Though Diana passed in 2021, her passion lives on through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting local artisans. Explore our hand-poured soy wax candles and melts and discover the warmth and comfort of Joyful Home.
JDA
KayCan
Keith R. Thompson Inc (KRT)
Kenworth
The Victoria project is located in the Canadian province of Ontario, approximately 35 km west of the city of Sudbury. The project assumes the construction of an underground copper and nickel mine. The owner of the project is KGHM International (100%). The project is currently in the phase of development and analysis.
History In 2002, the mineral deposits rights to the Victoria area were acquired and exploration work began. As a result of the purchase of the Canadian mining company Quadra FNX by KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., in 2012 the Victoria project became a part of the KGHM capital group.
In 2015 the preparation of a technical document designing the process of building the mine (Basic Engineering) was completed. The document describes deposit access via 2 shafts (production and ventilation). Further exploration work aimed to confirm the potential continuity of the mineralisation below the currently recognised deposit were conducted at the Victoria project.
In 2016, a decision was made to verify the technical and economic assumptions of the project by independent consultants. In view of the macroeconomic situation at that time, the Management Board of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. made a decision resulting in a modification of the previous project schedule.
Based on the analytical work carried out in 2017, the baseline scenario assumes two phases of development of the Victoria project, including the sinking of the first shaft, with additional exploration work and, later, the sinking of the production shaft.
Production The ore at the mining plant will be extracted through the production shaft. All of the ore extracted from the mine will be processed by Vale’s Clarabelle plant in Sudbury. The mine will also have a second shaft ensuring proper ventilation of the underground workings.
Komatsu
Kovaterra
While a detailed, timeline-based history of Kwikway isn’t available, it is a familiar local convenience store in the Sudbury area .
Laaminin
Long before Legend Boats was built, Victor Duhamel and Carl Dewar were building something else in Northern Ontario, trust. In 1968, the two equal partners opened Duhamel & Dewar Inc. from a small 12′ x 12′ office on Lorne Street in Sudbury, selling and installing tires by hand in every kind of weather. Their business quickly grew through hard work, strong customer relationships, and a belief in creating products for Canadians.
By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Victor and Carl had expanded into the RV business and developed their own private label mining tire for Northern Ontario’s demanding conditions. They continued to grow across the region, including a major move to Whitefish in 1975. Then, in 1986, a new name was born around the Duhamel family dinner table: Legend.
Legend Boats has now spent nearly 40 years helping Canadians create memories on the water. What started with Vic Duhamel and Carl Dewar has grown into one of Canada’s most trusted marine brands. Their mission was clear from day one, make boating easier, better, and more accessible for Canadian families.
Today, under the leadership of Co-CEOs Marc Duhamel and Jamie Dewar, Legend Boats has grown from simple aluminum boats into a full lineup of family and fishing boats, pontoons, deck boats, rotomoulded boats, and most recently Duhamel and Dewar Inc. introduced, Vetta Pontoons, a premium pontoon brand. Canadians have caught their first fish, pulled their first skier, and shared countless family moments in a Legend.
As we celebrate both 40 years of Legend Boats and the 75th anniversary of Lively, we are proud to celebrate the community we proudly call home here in Northern Ontario.
Lively Golf & Country Club
MacLean
Maestro Digital Mine
Mammoet
Manitoulin Transport’s history is a definitive Canadian success story, charting the evolution of a small-town grocery wholesaler into a global logistics powerhouse.
The Foundations (1950s–1960)
The story began in Gore Bay, on Manitoulin Island, where Douglas (Doug) A. Smith joined his family’s business, Smith’s Wholesale. In 1957, Doug began hauling fresh produce from Toronto to the island using a custom-built, insulated truck to ensure freshness. By 1960, after acquiring Hill’s Transport and its Class A license, the company officially became Manitoulin Transport, originally operating with a single license to carry freight between Toronto and the island.
Strategic Growth and Deregulation
In the 1960s and 70s, the company expanded into the mining and industrial sectors of Northern Ontario. A major turning point arrived in the late 1980s. While many competitors struggled with industry deregulation and a severe recession, Doug Smith chose to aggressively expand. Through strategic acquisitions—such as Motor Express Montreal in 1985—the company rapidly transitioned from a regional player to a national carrier.
A Modern Global Entity
By the 1990s and 2000s, the company diversified significantly, launching a U.S. division and adding services such as:
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Intermodal rail and international freight forwarding.
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Customs brokerage (Near North Custom Brokers).
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Specialized logistics for the mining, oil, and gas sectors.
Today, the Manitoulin Group of Companies remains privately held and is led by Doug’s sons, Gord and Jeff Smith. Despite operating over 85 terminals across North America, the company maintains its headquarters in Gore Bay. It is widely recognized for its iconic “red cab” fleet and its status as the first Canadian carrier to achieve ISO 14001 environmental certification.
Marks
McDougal energ
Moran Fab
MWM