Port of Thunder Bay Outlook
Port of Thunder Bay Outlook for the 2024 Shipping Season by Scott A. Sumner I had the opportunity to meet with Chris Heikkinen, Chief Executive Office of Port of Thunder Bay and ask him some questions about the Port. Chris you recently started a new position at the Port. How has everything gone so far? “ I have been in the CEO position for 5 months now, but at the Port for 14 years beginning a year after graduating from Lakehead University with a business degree. During my time working at ... Read More

Justin Trudeau Thunder Bay
Justin Trudeau in Thunder Bay Right now, in communities across the country, building affordable housing is too hard. That's why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians – whether they are just starting out, growing their families, or aging in security – can find a place to call home, at a price they can afford. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that the federal >government has reached an agreement ... Read More

MV HARVEST SPIRIT REPEATS
MV HARVEST SPIRIT REPEATS AS SEASON-OPENING VESSEL IN PORT OF THUNDER BAY M.V. Harvest Spirit has officially opened the Port of Thunder Bay shipping season for the second consecutive year. In a gathering of familiar faces, the Port of Thunder Bay on Sunday recognized the crew of the Harvest Spirit in a Top Hat Ceremony held at Richardson International's Main Elevator. Chris Heikkinen, CEO “ In a port city like Thunder Bay, with a rich history of shipping, the Top Hat ceremony is nice to show ... Read More