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“Set the record straight” city says to T-Bay chamber

The City of Thunder Bay wants the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to “set the record straight” after the chamber released a report critical of the way the municipality handles taxpayer dollars.
T-Bay chamber wants city to control spending

T-Bay chamber wants city to control spending

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce said the City of Thunder Bay needs to rein in spending to keep property taxes from skyrocketing. The chamber released a report prepared by Lakehead University’s Small Business Consulting Services on Jan. 17.
Thunder Bay arena proposal includes professional hockey

Thunder Bay arena proposal includes professional hockey

The owners of the Winnipeg Jets are part of a development consortium that could help Thunder Bay build a new waterfront arena and convention centre. The city announced Jan.

Thunder Bay airport posts record passenger haul

Thunder Bay International Airport reached an all-time high in passenger volumes in 2013. The authority reported that 779,634 passed through the terminal last year, up by 2.4 per cent from 2012.
Fort William First Nation trains up to be mine-ready

Fort William First Nation trains up to be mine-ready

Wally Bannon isn't one to let opportunity slip away. Fort William First Nation's economic development officer knows having a skilled workforce is key for Aboriginal people to maximize the benefits from resource development.
Doug Murray engineers plan for Thunder Bay

Doug Murray engineers plan for Thunder Bay

Doug Murray isn't promoting himself as the new guy with all the answers. But the CEO of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is searching for some good ones in casting a wide net across the community.
Metal fabricator finds Saskatchewan success

Metal fabricator finds Saskatchewan success

Gaining a foothold in the Alberta oilsands hasn't been as easy as John Jurcik anticipated. It's been feast or famine to secure work in Western Canada for the president of Venshore Mechanical, a Thunder Bay general contractor and pipe fabricator.
Thunder Bay machine shop keeps open mind, open door

Thunder Bay machine shop keeps open mind, open door

Mike Rudnicki's Thunder Bay machine shop is a mecca for inventors and entrepreneurs with big ideas.
Fort William business owners eager for image overhaul

Fort William business owners eager for image overhaul

When Shelby Ch'ng gave up a good-paying desk job to open up a bridal boutique, her friends thought she was crazy. They didn't think much of her choice when she located in Thunder Bay's gritty south end business core.
Thunder Bay company launches smartphone video stabilizing device

Thunder Bay company launches smartphone video stabilizing device

Thunder Bay 's Cinevate has launched its first mass market consumer product.