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.

Vested Interest hoping the community remains invested in shopping local

'The only businesses that can really afford that are the big box stores and if it comes down to it, that could be the only business left in our cities. We don’t really know what lays ahead'

Aug 17, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Dual Rill Farms brings your produce straight from the farm to your plate

'A lot of people want to know where their meat and vegetables are coming from and by doing this it supports us and other farmers that I know from this area and from southern Ontario'

Aug 10, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Francis McLean offering in-home pet care services

'I have seen firsthand, especially when working in emergency and referral, that people are so bonded to these pets and I’ve seen people get a second mortgage so that they can help their pets with whatever they need'

Aug 3, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Physiotherapist Dan Popkie opens new clinic in North Bay

'That sparked my interest in thinking that I wanted to go back to school and so at 35 years old I threw my hat in the ring and was accepted to D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York and got my doctorate there'

Jul 27, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Wild journey nearly complete for KTP Racquet Club

'It just kept growing to the point where it was more and more sustainable and eventually it came to this point where we were able to build this facility'

Jul 20, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Teachings of the Dream Catcher with Brenda Brooks

“Jobs of the Future” is a series focusing on career paths, local job opportunities, programs, and tales of success that highlight North Bay's diverse job market. ----- An informative and unforgettable experience.

Jul 13, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Pick up your dinner and some java all in one spot at 540 Lakeshore Drive

'I just grew a love for coffee itself and explored different types like espressos and lattes and I just enjoyed making them for myself so I thought that would be a good business idea'

Jul 6, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Linda Nardilli offers an authentic pasta making experience as The Pasta Hostess

'It really started with about seven people that were kind of interested in taking these classes with me and they didn’t know each other and so my original business model was to bring different groups of people together at one venue'

Jun 29, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Award winning hotel GM Parth Dholakia says the industry is eager to welcome back guests when its safe

'Especially when we can start having sports teams travel again like our high school and college and university and junior hockey teams as well as hosting weddings and conferences, it will be very welcoming to be able to get return to this normal' 

Jun 22, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Krista Gibson on careers in the developmental sector: 'Its an amazing journey and opportunity'

'When I first started I really didn’t know if I was going to enjoy working with people with disabilities because I really had no idea what that even looked like. I did a placement and it was absolutely fantastic'

Jun 15, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

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