North Bay

Don't expect to find a box store or an industrial plant any time soon in Callander.

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.

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.

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).

A handful of companies will begin turning sod this fall on new shop space at North Bay's Jack Garland Airport.

The Northern Ontario Influential Women of Northern Ontario awards program have announced this year's northwest and northeast award winners of the private and public sectors including the young entrepreneurs, and an aspiring achiever essay scholarship

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, began interior renovations in 2009 that have cost close to $2 million.

Formerly known as TRG Customer Solutions, Zedd Customer Solutions in North Bay was acquired last June by a dynamic ownership group with deep roots in the industry and a knack for acquiring new clients.

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.