Thunder Bay Business

Blues In The Ballpark!

The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is celebrating their 40th season and announced recently a brand new event, Blues at the Ballpark to be held August 21 and 22, 2026 at the Port Arthur Stadium. I asked Andrew Edwards, Acting General Manager TBCA...

Changing Times for Canada!

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Women Entrepreneurs at Gala Summit

Pays Plat First Nation and Hydro One Celebrate Launch of Three-Phase Line

The 30th Year Anniversary of Paro Centre for Women!

It’s the 30th Anniversary of Paro, a time for celebration! I have been able to see firsthand the tremendous growth of the organization over these years! “I began at Paro writing proposals and did all the counselling and training starting with just me,...

Ontario Investing $540,000 to Expand Recycling Services in Thunder Bay

Investment will help Recycle West Ontario expand operations, create jobs and deliver better services to the community The Ontario government is investing $540,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help Recycle West...

Taylor Made Test Session!

The 2025 Golf Season Begins Finally!

Halfway Motors Nissan Complete Expansion!

The familiar Halfway Motors brand started in Thunder Bay in1963 as a service station on Hodder Ave, originally selling Studebaker automobiles. Today in 2025, some 62 years later, they operate 5 distinct businesses including: Halfway Motors Nissan,...

Click Smart, Stay Safe: Empowering Employees Through Cybersecurity Education

In today's digitally connected business world, it's easy to assume that the most expensive firewall or cutting-edge cybersecurity software will keep your organization safe. But the truth is far more human. Your employees are your first line of...

Ontario Research Fund supports cutting-edge research projects at Lakehead University

Through the Ontario Research Fund Research Infrastructure Program, Lakehead University will receive over $800,000 to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for new research projects. These projects range from developing innovative photonic devices to the...

Prosperity Northwest Conference Focuses on Regional Growth Opportunities and Partnerships

Ontario Helping More Women Build Skills and Get Jobs

Province investing up to $1.24 million in training program to help women become entrepreneurs The Ontario government is investing up to $1.24 million over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to support the PARO Centre for Women’s...

New Restaurant and Retail Building: 907 Fort William Road

Impressive Grain Shipments Mark Busy Fall Season

CONFEDERATION COLLEGE HOSTS ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL

Confederation College's Aviation Centre of Excellence, featuring Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft and personnel engaged with aviation program students about career opportunities and accreditation programs. The event showcased the collaboration...

Atikokan Generating Station will keep 400 well-paying jobs

Ontario Enhancing Community Infrastructure and Accessibility in Upsala

The Ontario government is providing $180,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to the Upsala Local Services Board to renovate the Upsala Recreation and Community Sports Centre. The upgrades will improve accessibility and...

New Halfway Motors Car Star Facility Is A Game Changer

First Cruise Ship of Season to Thunder Bay: The Viking Octantis

We had the opportunity to tour and ask some questions about the Octantis ship after making it’s first stop of the season in Thunder Bay. Jorgen Cardestig is the Captain of the Viking Octantis and is from Sweden. How was your journey to Thunder...