North Bay

By NICK STEWART With sub-zero temperatures finally bringing some much-needed firmness to the clay-laden ground, drilling is now underway to take a closer look at the largest diamond-bearing kimberlite pipe in Ontario.

By NICK STEWART The strength of the mining economy has sparked a boom in a variety of sectors for Kirkland Lake, according to Wilfred Hass, the town’s economic development manager.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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