Thunder Bay

By KELLY LOUISEIZE New revolutionary cancer detection tests are keeping a Northern Ontario biotechnology company in the fast lane with multinationals wooing for partnerships. Genesis Genomics Inc.

By IAN ROSS Scott Dougall is out to change the way we watch video. The founder and brains behind a Thunder Bay startup is standing on the threshold of the burgeoning world IPTV (Internet Protocol television) market.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Driven from private-sector best practices, a new Thunder Bay economic advisory board will focus on playing a vital role in stabilizing, diversifying and growing the local economy.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE The development of a new cancer research centre has been announced in Thunder Bay. The centre will focus on drug therapies, molecular medical physics and imaging research, psychosocial impacts and health outcomes.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE At times it takes a giant leap of faith to open a business, especially when a teaching job with security and benefits beckons.

Genesis Genomics is expanding its operation to the United Kingdom. Dr. Bob Thayer, Genesis Genomics president, is currently in the UK making preparations to start a subsidiary of Genesis Genomics.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Funneling advertising dollars into tourism magazines may be just what the sector needs, but one northern operator is hesitant to get too excited.

By KELLY LOUSEIZE Knowledge-based sectors, high-end manufacturing and business-to-consumer companies are key to expanding economic development in Thunder Bay.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Business leaders concerned about client confidentiality and secure Internet transactions may want to consider a Thunder Bay technology business aimed at helping keep a lid on Web interference.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Wind energy is predicted to become big business in Canada with billions of dollars being invested for development in the next decade, an investor/developer says.