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Growing a knowledge-based community

By NICK STEWART North Bay’s post-secondary institutions are gearing up for the future with a number of big-ticket capital projects and new programs that each one hopes will boost the quality of their offerings.

Slow progress on wind power projects

By IAN ROSS Talk of an east-west power grid for Ontario to import surplus power from Newfoundland and Quebec has a North Bay wind power consultant shaking his head at Queen’s Park.

Improving traffic flow along the Hwy. 11-17 corridor

By IAN ROSS The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is dusting off a 50-year-old plan to improve traffic flow through North Bay, and hopefully ease some development frustrations, with a new Highway 11/17 bypass.

North Bay developing strategies to spark immigrant interest

By IAN ROSS North Bay is making its best sales pitch to encourage immigrant entrepreneurs to come north.

Hospital executives await bids

By IAN ROSS North Bay hospital executives are anxiously awaiting the return of construction bids this month for what will be the largest single construction project in the Nipissing district’s history.

J.N. Precise moving mountains bit by bit

By IAN ROSS A North Bay mining supplier and fabricator has landed a $3 million contract to supply Barrick Gold with rotary bits at its Veladero gold mine in Argentina. Activity is brisk at J. N.

North Bay experiencing building boom not seen in 20 years

By IAN ROSS Retail development in North Bay is catching up with its robust home building boom. The arrival of Home Depot two years ago has kick-started the arrival of new power shopping centres on McKeown Avenue and the Highway 11/17 bypass.

Mid-North not boxed in

By ADELLE LARMOUR Size and flexibility gives Mid-North Containers Ltd. a competitive edge in Northern Ontario.

Sleeper cab pioneer diversifies product mix

By ADELLE LARMOUR Ray Berthelette has a knack for creating what others want. Mik Mak Fabrication Ltd., a flourishing New Liskeard business, is testimony to his talents.

Ebert Welding building a better groomer

By ADELLE LARMOUR Ebert Welding Ltd. custom builds snowmobile trail groomers to withstand the most rugged winter conditions throughout Canada’s and the northern United States’ hardy trail systems.