North Bay

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW A massive surge in applications to Nipissing University's school of business and economics has the institution beaming about its program.

By SARI HUHTALA A convergence of technologies is driving new paradigms at North Bay General Hospital where lead surgeons are assessing the feasibility of telementoring in the medical field.

By IAN ROSS Bombardier Aerospace has temporarily re-activated its mothballed North Bay facility to finish completion of three Canadair water bombers.

In the business world, few events are as highly anticipated as the corporate retreat.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Furriers from all corners of the world gravitate four times a year to North Bay’s Fur Harvesters Auction.

By IAN ROSS Mass customization is the key to survive and thrive in a highly competitive North American market for a New Liskeard office furniture maker.

Nominations are being sought for outstanding leadership in the Tri-Town area. Celebrating Leadership and Achievement in the Tri-Town Business Community is a community-wide event recognizing the contributions of local business leaders.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business The opening up of Crown properties to wind power development has opened a door for a North Bay consultant. Terry Wojick owns Northern Wind Power, a wind assessment firm.

The Town of Cobalt is set to enhance its tourism profile with some help from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). The province has agreed to chip in $1,102,520 toward the development of the Cobalt Historic Mining Camp.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE All signs point to a profitable cycle for mineral producers and Canadian Arrow Mines Ltd. in particular is fast tracking to take advantage of the mineral-frenzy market.