Thunder Bay

By Livio Di Matteo The decline of the regional economy of northwestern Ontario, its shrinking population and the lack of satisfaction from government in addressing regional concerns has rekindled the issue of separation from Ontario.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Strengthening and honing women’s leadership skills was the focus of the Northern Ontario Women’s Leadership Forum held at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay Nov. 17-18.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Sometimes the solution is just beyond the front door.

By ADELLE LARMOUR A new name, a new team and a new search for gold is on. Brothers Nelson and Cem (C.J.

By ADELLE LARMOUR The Haileybury School of Mines (HSM) has branched out far beyond the educational needs of its own backyard. Prompted to meet the demands for educated workers during the Cobalt mining boom, it first opened its doors in 1912.

By JASON THOMPSON and CRAIG GILBERT Eat your heart out, Toronto. According to Canadian Business magazine, Northern Ontario is not a bad place to do business at all.

By Ian Ross Robyn Thompson thought she had it made with a federal job for life.

By Ian Ross Despite the Canadian tourism industry being hit hard in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, this year continues to shape up as a solid season for Thunder Bay. In catering to a regional and U.S.

By Marla Tomlinson The City of Thunder Bay has been actively marketing its proximity to the United States border in an effort to encourage trade and export involvement between northwestern Ontario businesses and the US Midwest.

By Ian Ross Selling the virtues, lifestyle, and culture to restless Thunder Bay youth is the aim of a "cool and energetic" Web site being developed for launch later this winter.