Thunder Bay

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.

BY JOSEPH QUESNEL The opening of Wal-Mart and other big box stores in Fort Frances has added to the flow of outside traffic to the city.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Medical School (NOMS) administrators are interviewing for an estimated 20 high-paying faculty jobs, which should create spinoffs for the public and private sectors.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business A controversial Wawa trap rock quarry project will now come under the auspices of the province’s Aggregates Resources Act. Superior Aggregates had no objections to the province’s Aug.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business A remote First Nation in Ontario’s far north is calling for a halt to mineral exploration in the vicinity of the community.

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northern Ontario Business A plan to establish a transmission line from Manitoba to Ontario hinges on whether or not First Nations will allow a corridor to pass through their traditional lands, and on the ability of governments and