North Bay

By Ken Sitter Often overlooked, part-time, casual, seasonal and contingent workers are under the microscope of a Nipissing University research team.

The City of North Bay is exploring the idea of contracting out city services to the private sector. City council is awaiting documentation that proves privatization would save money before making a final decision.

The steel framework is up on the new aviation campus for North Bay's Canadore College, scheduled for a fall 2002 completion. The $12.

A mining company in North Bay has been fined $5,000 for operating an aggregate pit without a licence. Northern Mining and Exploration Inc.

The assets of the Mattawa's Timber Train have been seized by the Royal Bank, giving notice to the excursion company on Nov. 14.