The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce are pleased to see the Government of Canada announcement of a major VIA Rail passenger car contract, with our local Alstom facilities. This investment builds on the federal government’s broader Buy Canadian approach, which prioritizes Canadian workers, businesses and domestic supply chains through public procurement.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is proud to announce the launch of Welcome Home: A Guide to Thunder Bay Living (the “Welcome Guide”). Developed as part of CEDC’s Community Development Pillar, the Welcome Guide directly supports CEDC’s commitment to collaborating with community partners to strengthen welcoming and retention initiatives.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating the success of the 2026 Summer Company program, as a new group of ambitious young entrepreneurs transforms innovative ideas into thriving summer businesses across Thunder Bay.

Authored by John Mason, D.Sc., P. Geo., and backed by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, this article offers a comprehensive overview of mining and exploration activity in Northwestern Ontario for the second quarter of 2026.

 The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Samantha Finelli as its newest board member. A respected business leader with extensive experience leading large-scale operations across Northern Ontario, Samantha brings valuable expertise in strategic planning, talent development, and organizational leadership.

Thunder Bay has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s most affordable communities for homeownership, ranking third nationally in Royal LePage’s 2026 Most Affordable Canadian Cities report.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)’s Tourism Thunder Bay is pleased to welcome its 2026 Summer Visitor Services Team, a group of dedicated students who will help create memorable experiences for visitors throughout Thunder Bay’s busy tourism season.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has launched its 2026 Work Here campaign, a national marketing initiative designed to showcase Thunder Bay as an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission’s Tourism Thunder Bay welcomes the arrival of Victory II, today at 11 am, the first ship to kick off the local 2026 cruise shipping season.