Local Business

By Richard Coffin Local businesses and organizations are being asked for their thoughts on the impact of homelessness, addictions, and mental health. A short survey has been posted online by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce, which says social issues are business issues too. Officials say the goal

By Richard Coffin The Labour Market Group (LMG) reports 341 job postings were recorded in December for Nipissing District. That’s down nearly 24% month-over-month while year-over-year, the drop is over 12% compared the December 2024. 172 unique employers posted jobs in December, which is down 14% from November, though

By Richard Coffin There’s more federal funding to support the softwood lumber sector in the Northeast Region.  STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service Ottawa is helping Kap Paper complete an engineering design study to support a pivot

The Ontario government is investing $8 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in 10 film and television projects in North Bay. The production industry is a growing part of the Northern economy, and as part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is funding

By Richard Coffin A new partnership is being launched to support innovation, entrepreneurship and investment readiness across the region. Northern Ontario Angels and Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) are working together on Venture North Bay Pitch. They say it’s designed to help founders build investment-ready companies and connect with

Port North Bay Opens Second Location Port North Bay has announced a major expansion of its co-working and shared office facilities, adding new flexible workspaces designed for teams of one to ten individuals. The move responds to rising demand from entrepreneurs, professionals and small businesses seeking professional, adaptable fully furnished

By Richard Coffin An iconic Canadian retailer of the past is looking at expansion plans across the country. This after the successful launch of Zellers’ first stand-alone store in Edmonton last October. STAY INFORMED – Click here to receive the latest news right to your inbox. This is a free service

By Brad Aubin There was a slight increase in the number of homes sold through the MLS System of the North Bay and Area REALTORS Association last year. Officials say 1,212 units were sold in 2025, up 3.9% from the year before. Also up was the annual average

Port North Bay Advantages of Renting Fully Furnished Office Space  As businesses seek greater flexibility and efficiency, renting fully furnished office space has become an increasingly popular choice. This modern office solution allows companies to move in quickly, reduce costs, and focus on growth rather than logistics. From startups to

By Richard Coffin The coffers at the City of North Bay have been bolstered by over $6 million since Cascades Casino opened in March 2022.   This after the latest quarterly payment from OLG for hosting the casino in the community.   North Bay received $365,000 for Oct 1. to Dec.