
Thunder Bay Positioned for Cruise Growth at Global Industry Showcase
he Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is participating in the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) Showcase 2026, taking place April 8–9 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay CEDC Showcases Forestry Growth Opportunities at Montréal Wood Convention 2026
he Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is participating in the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) Showcase 2026, taking place April 8–9 at the

Thunder Bay CEDC Highlights Mining Leadership at NWOPA Showcase 2026
he Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is participating in the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) Showcase 2026, taking place April 8–9 at the

Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Launches Refreshed Website to Support Growth and Investment
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly refreshed website, designed to better serve investors, site

Welcoming Communities Analysis Highlights Importance of Newcomer Retention in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay (Community Services) and the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, has completed a Welcoming Communities Analysis to strengthen support for newcomers and advance long-term population growth, aligned with the City of Thunder Bay’s Growth Action Plan.

Thunder Bay CEDC Celebrates Strong Presence and Success at Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating another successful year at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 (PDAC), where

PRESTIGE Sport Tourism Awards Finalists Include Thunder Bay Event and Community Leaders
Two local leaders and one major sporting event from Thunder Bay have been named finalists for the Sport Event Congress PRESTIGE Sport Tourism Awards.

Thunder Bay CEDC Continues to Drive Growth in Thunder Bay’s Defence Sector
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is actively supporting the growth of the city’s defence sector, helping local businesses access new opportunities in

Thunder Bay CEDC Launches Second Year of Employer-Led Rural Community Immigration Pilot Program
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating another successful year at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 (PDAC), where Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario stood out on the international mining stage.

New 2026 Thunder Bay Experience Guide Now Available
Today, Tourism Thunder Bay officially released the 2026 Thunder Bay Experience Guide, Tourism’s official visitor guide for travel to Thunder Bay. The launch was celebrated

Thunder Bay CEDC Marks Successful First Year of Rural Community Immigration Pilot
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first year of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Thunder Bay Now Eligible for Rural Ontario Development Program Following Local Advocacy
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcome the Ontario government’s announcement opening applications

Thunder Bay CEDC Launches “Thunder Bay Forward” — A New Strategic Plan to Drive Growth Through 2030
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of Thunder Bay Forward: Building Our Growth Story, a new five-year strategic action plan that sets a clear direction for growing and diversifying the local economy from 2026 to 2030.

Thunder Bay CEDC Strengthening Local Mining Connections
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted the second annual Thunder Bay Mining Connections: Reverse Expo today, an event designed to strengthen the

Thunder Bay CEDC Launches thunderbaylifestyle.ca to Showcase the City’s Quality of Life
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is excited to announce the launch of the new Thunder Bay Lifestyle website, thunderbaylifestyle.ca.

Thunder Bay CEDC Welcomes Denise Atkinson to Board of Directors
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Atkinson to its Board of Directors.

Thunder Bay CEDC Unveils “Work Here” Campaign Highlighting City’s Quality of Life
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has launched its new Work Here campaign—an ambitious initiative designed to attract new residents by spotlighting Thunder Bay’s outstanding quality of life.

Cruise Season Officially Underway in Thunder Bay
The Cruise Port Thunder Bay partnership is excited to announce the start of the 2025 cruise season, marked by the June 1st return of Viking’s

Thunder Bay CEDC Launches Succession Pathways: A New Program Supporting Business Continuity in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is proud to announce the launch of Succession Pathways, a new confidential advisory program designed to help

CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $500,000 to the Thunder Bay Multi-Use Indoor Turf Facility
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are pleased to provide $500,000 in funding support to the Thunder Bay Multi-Use Indoor

CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $50,000 to Wake the Giant 2025
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are excited to announce $50,000 in funding support from the Tourism Development Fund for Wake the Giant 2025.

New “Thrive Online” Program Launches to Support Local Entrepreneurs with Digital Marketing
The Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre is excited to announce the launch of Thrive Online, a new initiative designed to support local entrepreneurs in

The Thunder Bay CEDC Launches Employer-Led Rural Community Immigration Pilot Program
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has officially launched the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and is now accepting employer applications. This pilot

CEDC Releases Summary Report on Highest and Best Use Study for Pool Six Property and Tugboat Basin
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is excited to release the summary report from the Highest and Best Use Study for the Pool