Jobs of the Future

These stories about career paths, local jobs, programs and tales of success that highlight North Bay's diverse job market are made possible through the continued support of Laurentian University as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Jess Byrnes shifts gears from career in healthcare to highways

'We need to spread the word that this is an option for people. Until you hear about it, you just don’t know its there and people fall back on the more traditional roles'

Apr 22, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

After big years at UNB, local hockey stars have path to the pros

'It means a lot to me to be named a First Team All-Canadian. It is incredible to get to represent UNB and the AUS'

Apr 8, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Rae Brenne's Yarn Store Proves the Craft's Enduring Appeal

'It's also such a great solo practice because there are the meditative properties of knitting and crocheting and doing something repetitive with your hands and really taking that moment to just relax and be mindful'

Mar 5, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

Kindra McMillan's impactful role in education

'They all come to us with a common goal of wanting to help people and give back to the community in some way'

Jan 30, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Otter Pointe resort, a four-season 'glamping' haven

'When we stood on this land and witnessed its natural beauty, the decision to buy it became almost instantaneous'

Jan 1, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

A new reason to dust off the golf clubs at The Golf Department

'We're a community of golf enthusiasts, and with our population, the desire for year-round golfing is evident'

Nov 30, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Local company embracing the tools and capabilities of AI

'Playing with AI is a beautiful way to exercise your brain, because it's having a conversation where you have to match the words with something that people can process visually'

Oct 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Les Compagnons serving the Francophone community for 60 years

'There’s a lot of thought and effort to bring something new every year and to be more welcoming and inclusive'

Sep 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Performing Arts career, 'I loved the atmosphere and each day was different'

'There is no glass ceiling in this industry as long as you’re willing to expand on your skill set and show that you want to learn and do more, the sky is the limit'

Aug 30, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Plug in and go at Port North Bay

'I thought, with all my contacts and experience, this would be a great fit for me to be a part of that ecosystem in helping get their vision and ideas moving in the right direction'

Jul 31, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

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