North Bay

Eric Boutilier does a little bit of everything. As the owner of his one-man videography business, Boutilier specializes in the development of videos for various clients, and also does freelance work for media outlets in both Ontario and Quebec.

Single family home construction continues to be the big driver of construction activity in North Bay. The city recorded $84.3 million in across-the-board construction values last year, a decline from the $92.

A film-friendly community, that's what the City of North Bay is describing itself to production companies around the world.

Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement announced FedNor is investing $455,000 in Rotacan to help the North Bay mining equipment manufacturer enhance and expand its product line.

An environmental consulting firm was one of the big winners recognized for business excellence at the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting.

North Bay is poised to add a green-tech element to the city’s collection of mining service companies. Quebec’s Granutech Canada Recycling Ltd. intends to expand operations into the Gateway City and create between 40 and 50 jobs initially.

North Bay mayor Vic Fedeli was proclaimed the “Man of the Hour” at a sold-out Roast & Toast Celebration, held at the Davedi Club on Oct. 14. After a seven-year term, Fedeli will be stepping down to retire from his corner office.

The picture of what future business opportunities can grow out at North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport will become clearer when a consultant’s report is released this fall.

It didn’t take much of a leap of faith to convince Nicole Neff that selling modular homes was her career calling.

Contractors are putting the finishing touches this fall on the biggest construction project in North Bay history.