Thunder Bay

Western grain haul had port humming in October

Possible merger of the utilities require municipal approvals

The infrastructure wish lists of post-secondary institutions in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie are being fulfilled after the federal and provincial governments went on a funding tear.

New trades training centre

Northwestern Ontario must work to attract new residents from other places if current economic levels are going to be maintained. That was the message at Common Voice Northwest’s conference on Sept.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is spending $1 million for a new trades training building in Thunder Bay.

The indefinite suspension of grain exports through the Port of Churchill should provide a modest bump to port activity in Thunder Bay. Workers at the remote Manitoba port were notified July 25 that grain shipments were being halted Aug.

Summer-like sailing conditions on the Great Lakes have contributed to a fast season-opening start for the Port of Thunder Bay.

Amanda Benincasa’s business is beauty, and now her work beautifying people is keeping the environment beautiful too.

Northwestern Ontario may see the opening of a new composting facility as soon as this summer.