Local Business

By Richard Coffin Local youth entrepreneurs will be showcasing their businesses, making connections and offering their wares and services to the community this weekend. The Business Centre’s Annual Youth Business Showcase takes place from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday at the North Bay Farmers’ Market.

By Richard Coffin International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada is officially launching operations of its International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) in North Bay next month. International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada is officially launching operations of its International Tactical Training Centre (ITTC) in North Bay next month. Officials say July

By Richard Coffin The Service with a Smile program is back at the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. Officials say the community-driven initiative recognizes, and rewards exceptional customer service provided by Chamber member businesses, employees, owners, and volunteers throughout North Bay and the surrounding area. Now through October,

By Richard Coffin A local business that has shone a light on the community for 40 years getting ready to close. Murray and Cathy Howe with Howe’s Lighting & Fan Company have announced their retirement and closing of their business. The store opened as Living Lighting at Northgate in

By Richard Coffin The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce is gathering input on a variety of issues. They’ve set up three surveys for members. One involves the Oct. 26 municipal election. Port North Bay - Fully Furnished affordable modern Office Suites Available The chamber is looking to

Province backing 18 new projects to boost Canadian sovereignty and jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant economy, the government is taking action to secure the critical minerals supply chain needed to power

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group (LMG) says there were 510 job postings in April. That’s down nearly 11% from the ‘spring surge’ in March. “This dip suggests a stabilization of the market after the initial Q1 hiring push,” states LMG’s Monthly Jobs Report for April. “The

By Richard Coffin The North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce is growing. In fact, the business group has been tabbed as the second fasting growing mid-sized chamber in Canada. The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) has released its second annual ranking of Canada’s fastest growing Chambers,

Skills Development Fund investments will prepare more than 7,300 workers and jobseekers across Northern Ontario for in-demand careers The Ontario government is supporting workers’ training and economic growth through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream. Through an investment of nearly $8 million across three training

All-season road access will unlock the economic potential of the Ring of Fire, while supporting First Nations and securing Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, along with