David Silveri – TD Bank

David  returned to North Bay after 5 years away from his hometown after earning his Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Ottawa and gaining valuable professional experience working for TD Commercial Banking in Sudbury, Ontario. During this initial year of work experience,  David was exposed to several industries including: mining, manufacturing, forestry, municipal entities amongst others. The breadth of Industry kno … Read More »

Dr. Hailey Bertrand, Parkside Animal Hospital

Being able to provide veterinary medicine was always a lifelong goal for Dr. Hailey Bertrand, veterinarian and owner of Parkside Animal Hospital. It all started with her childhood cat, Linus, who sparked her interest in pursuing a career as a veterinarian. After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 2008, Dr. Bertrand later moved back to North Bay, where she started Parkside Animal Hospital in 2014.

The full-service practice is located in the iconic “Ki … Read More »

Changing Workplaces Review Interim Report Contains Options that Could Hurt Employers, Employees, and Contain Rising Costs for Consumers

North Bay, ON. July 27, 2016 – Leading employer groups and the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce are calling on the Government of Ontario to reject several proposals under consideration in the Interim Report of the Ontario Government’s Changing Workplaces Review.  Following the release of the report today, Ontario’s business community is concerned that many of the policy options under consideration by the Special Advisors could have a profound impact on the relationship between employees and employers in every workplace in Ontario, including the Nipissing Region.

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is currently undertaking a review of the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Standards Act through its Changing Workplaces Review. The Review has been tasked with examining key workplace trends, in … Read More »