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.

Exploring forests through fire and time

'Globally, we’re seeing more large fires, but we’ve become quite adept at suppressing and managing fires locally'

Nov 5, 2024 6:05 AM Read more >

60 Years Strong: Gateway Home Hardware’s Secret to Success

'I don’t want you to feel like you spent more than you needed to. It’s all about making sure people feel good about what they’re buying'

Sep 30, 2024 4:59 PM Read more >

The Art of Beauty and Storytelling in Film and TV with Kim Bean

'I read the script and knew this was the most important, heart-wrenching project I’d ever been offered'

Aug 30, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Donald Bisson - Navigating conflicts with expertise and fairness

'What I offer is the ability for parties and their legal counsel to divert matters out of the congested court system'

Jul 30, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

From finance to fitness: How Alysha Loeffen built her dream gym

'It really felt like the sky was the limit and I was creating this dream into a reality and making the most of this opportunity'

Jul 1, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Mobile Law Office is revolutionizing legal services in North Bay

'I can take my work with me, and not miss family time. It really does allow me to have very flexible hours'

Jun 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

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 >

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