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Best Western North Bay has spent clos to $2 million on renovations over the past two years.
Best Western continues its renovation program

Best Western continues its renovation program Best Western North Bay has spent clos to $2 million on renovations over the past two years. Liz Cowan A North Bay hotel is continuing its renovation project with exterior upgrades expected to commence in the near future. The Best Western, on Lakeshore Drive,



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Callander planning to revitalize its downtown
Callander planning to revitalize its downtown Scenic spot Liz Cowan Don't expect to find a box store or an industrial plant any time soon in Callander. The mayor of the picturesque community on the shores of Callander Bay, 15 kilometres from North Bay's downtown, says that type of economic development is no
North Bay hoteliers get organized
North Bay hoteliers get organized Liz Cowan Although past attempts to organize hoteliers in North Bay have not always been successful, a new group is making progress. HOST (Hospitality Organization Strengthening Tourism) is working at bringing more people to the city. “If we can win events for the city,
Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre sees rapid growth
Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre sees rapid growth Horse sense Liz Cowan Six years ago, Gord Cardwell bought a property in Powassan with five horse stalls and a small arena so he could resume his passion for riding. Today, Knowlton Ridge is a busy equestrian centre that offers lessons, boarding, summer
North Bay demands answers from province on rail contract
The City of North Bay wants answers from Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on why a GO Transit rail coach contract was awarded to Quebec interests instead of the Crown-owned Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).
• North Bay airport business park ready to fly
• IW winners announced
• Best Western continues its renovation program
• New owners, new energy at North Bay call centre
• Business incubator geared to help entrepreneurs get their foot on the ground
• Single family homes boosts North Bay construction values
• North Bay launches new film portal, featuring service providers, talent and locations
• FedNor invests in North Bay mining supplier
• North Bay recognizes their best in business
• Recycler coming to North Bay


North Bay Community Profile

Quick Facts  2010 Municipal Tax Rate 

Population: 53,966

Location: 3.5-hr drive from Toronto and Ottawa

Main industries: mining supply and services, aerospace, ICT, and advanced manufacturing

www.investinnorthbay.ca 

 Commercial occupied: 0.42265
Industrial occupied: 0.035101
Target Growth Areas  Real Estate 

Aerospace/aviation

Advanced manufacturing

Information communications technology (ICT)

Health sciences

Average cost of a four-bedroom home: $240,000
 Developments for 2011  Top 5 Employers 

Copletion of the Nipissing University & Canadore College Learning Library

Construction of the $9.5 million Steve Omischl Outdoor Sports Complex

Community Waterfront Project

North Bay Regional Health Centre

School Boards

Canadian Forces Base North Bay

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission

Provincial Government

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Sudbury group produces film and music resource guide
Sudbury-based Music and Film in Motion (MFM) has created a resource guide for people looking to produce music or films in Northern Ontario.
Northern communities feted for tourism marketing
A pair of Northern Ontario organizations has been recognized for excellence in tourism marketing by the Economic Developers of Ontario.
Sudbury miner-First Nation ink partnership deal
Sudbury miner Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)in working toward a final partnership deal.
North Bay housing conference slated for May
North Bay is the host city for the upcoming FONOM-MMAH Northeastern Municipal Conference in May.
Taking stock of mining opportunities
A labour needs report on potential opportunities in the mineral industry field in northwestern Ontario will be released this month.
Xstrata confirms merger talks with Glencore
One of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities trade is looking to merge with Xstrata, a Swiss-headquartered international miner, in an all-share merger to become a global mining leader.
Been there, done that, says Ring of Fire Coordinator
Ontario's Ring of Fire Coordinator contends development in the burgeoning James Bay mineral exploration camps is progressing despite an MPP's assertions that Queen's Park is mismanaging provincial oversight of the region.
Chiefs want to electrify their communities
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) said it's time for their northern communities to be connected to Ontario's power grid.
Matachewan miner pours gold in March
AuRico Gold said its Young-Davidson gold project in northeastern Ontario remains on schedule toward pouring its first gold by the end of March.
Ursa suspends Webbwood operations
Operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Mine 70 km west of Sudbury, operated by Ursa Major Minerals, have been temporarily suspended, after the expiration of its processing agreement.