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Council strengthens local economy

By NICK STEWART The way economic development is pursued in the Temiskaming Shores area is changing thanks to a drastic shift at city hall.

Moving cargo from the North Pole to North Bay

By NICK STEWART A proposed transpolar route to fly Russian cargo over the North Pole onto Jack Garland’s 10,000-foot runway may allow North Bay to take advantage of new transportation trends.

Private-public partnerships provide proper personnel

By NICK STEWART A unique partnership between the North Bay Chamber of Commerce and various social services boards across northeastern Ontario is hoping to help match regional employers with up to 600 workers in the next year.

Downtown businesses thrive through the ages

By NICK STEWART While North Bay’s proposed waterfront development is expected to help revitalize the downtown core, two business families with nearly a century of downtown involvement have already unlocked their own secrets to long-term success.

Entry-level housing tight for first time buyers

By NICK STEWART While the explosive growth of North Bay’s housing scene is good news for some, deficiencies in the entry-level market are barring many would-be first-time homeowners from finding a place to call their own.

Building on Nipissing University's future

By NICK STEWART With ever-increasing enrolment figures and a fervent ambition to expand, Nipissing University is playing host to a wealth of construction activity. “The school is definitely growing and expanding,” says Bob Pipe, spokesperson.

North Bay’s construction market on fire

By NICK STEWART With construction fever having hit the area once again with $50 million in permits to date, North Bay is well on its way to matching the record-breaking construction values seen in 2006.

Air base looking for a few good people

By NICK STEWART Despite the wide variety of projects that are ongoing or being planned at CFB North Bay, the site manager for the air base’s contracting firm says there’s no small amount of concern over the lack of attention received from potential c

North Bay becoming a hotbed of hotel construction

By NICK STEWART Having completed the final touches on North Bay’s newest hotel, a Burlington-based developer is already ramping up to begin construction on a second, with the idea for a third hotel also in the works.

Meatless Gourmet to serve the south

By NICK STEWART Eight years after founding Meatless Gourmet Inc. to process her own line of meatless alternative foods, Eveline Kasner is realizing her dream of seeing her products on store shelves.