Phase 2 FeasibilityReport on ProposedEvent CentreReleased see page 8

Dowland Contracting Ltd. Signsinnovative steel-based housing ven-

ture with PTH Canada and PTHChina See Page 6

New TechnologyWith The 2013Cadillac ATS

See page 5

Tbaytel’s Purchasesthe Dryden DMTS

Mobility

Local Artist MakesDonation To

Thunder Bay andArea Victim Services

Organization

Delta Hotels andResorts Named

Hotelier on ThunderBay’s Waterfront

TBRHSC BreaksGround on NewHealth Services

Centre

November 2012

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MCpl Kulyk, KaylaLake Superior Scottish Regiment

It would not be unfair to say his definingfeature is his moustache. In fact, you mayrecognize it from the sides of Thunder BayCity buses last Movember. Captain George

Romick has been a member of theCanadian Forces as a reservist since 1975and has held a civilian career with ThunderBay’s Transit Department as Lubrication

Technician since 1980.

He, like many other reservists, finds thetime to balance a full time civilian careerand family; some soldiers even balance thedemands of school. The City of ThunderBay Transit Department along with the

Canadian Forces has recognized his excep-tional commitment on the Third of Octoberwith the first Army Reserve RecognitionDay. “This day provides an outstanding

opportunity to recognize and highlight theArmy Reserve’s important contribution…” explained Lieutenant-General P.J.Devlin, the commander of the CanadianArmy. He goes on to further say “ArmyReservists serve the Canadian Army withdedication, all the while remaining activein their home towns and their civilianjobs”.

For the last thirty-seven years GeorgeRomick has been just that, dedicated andactive in his home town and civilian job. It

takes well-rounded individuals to be ableto play multiple roles in such demandingdomains. It is this flexibility and dedica-tion displayed by George Romick through-out his career that has granted him recog-nition for his outstanding contribution asan Army Reservist at the Lake SuperiorScottish Regiment since 1975. Recognitionwas also made to the City and his Co-workers for the support they provide toGeorge in order for him to meet his mili-tary requirements.

National Army Reserve Recognition Day Sees ThunderBay Transit Employee Honoured

Captain George Romick receives his Certificate of Appreciation in honour of NationalArmy Reserve Recognition Day Left to Right - Chief Warrant Officer Rob Morris,Manager Fleet Services, City of Thunder Bay Jim Suffak, Captain George Romickand Lieutenant Colonel Geoff Abthorpe, Commanding Officer of the Lake Superior

Scottish Regiment

Members of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment and Thunder Bay Transit Maintance Staff.

THUNDER BAY BUSINESS NOVEMBER 2012 PAGE 5

For carmaker GM, the 2013 Cadillac ATSfits into a segment called the compact lux-ury car that has competitors like the BMW

3 series. It is not made to replace theCadillac CTS but to bring buyers in thatare looking for a sport luxury car accord-ing to Brad Haywood, Used Vehicle SalesManager at Badanai Motors in ThunderBay.

“ There is a ton of new technology on theCadillac ATS from GM. As soon as youget in the car everything is blacked out andwhen the car is running all the systemslight up displaying the Cadillac name. Thenew CUE system which stands forCadillac User Experience gives you awhole array of services like the touchscreen, the navigation system, 3 USB portsand voice controllability,” said BradHaywood. “ It is very easy to use and beas complicated as you want it to be. It candial your phone, read your text messagesand so on.”

“ The first thing you notice when youtouch the screen is it has an I Pad feel to itwith big large icons that are easy to useand select. When you select something allthe not pertinent in formation will go awayuntil you touch it again. The screen has a

proximity system on it so as soon as youbring your hand close to the touch screenall the buttons will visualize again. It isvery user friendly.,”said Haywood.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS has three differ-

ent engine combinations including the base2.5 liter 4 cylinder that is an all-newengine from GM this year and is also usedin the new Malibu. There is also a 3.6-literV6 engine that really has a lot of powerand is available with a manual transmis-sion. The 2-liter turbo is also availablewith a ton of technology. It gives you a lotof torque soon and all the way through thepower band. For the performance driverthat wants to get good economy and per-formance the 2 liter turbo will just go. Thecar is also very light using a lot of alu-minum.

“ You can feel how nimble it is when youdrive it. It weighs less than a Cobalt sedanand has the Cadillac magnetic ride controlwhich can be adjusted from normal tosport to even a system that would maxi-mize it for snow and ice,” said Haywood. “ The ATS is not your traditional Cadillac

of the past. I have driven many mid sizedsportier cars owned by friends and theydon’t compare. When you take your firstcorner you will realize the power of thecar. It will be an awesome offering for

Cadillac with a nice MSRP depending onwhat engine and options you choose. It isjust very fun to drive and the first car wehave received that has all the user-friendlytechnology that will be standard on all the

new models. The lease rates will be veryattractive as well as it is a traditional leas-ing segment car.”

New Technology With The 2013 Cadillac ATSBY SCOTT A. SUMNERThunder Bay BUSINESS

The hotels are sold out, flights intoThunder Bay were hard to come by andthe excitement level was high as 882 medi-al delegates from over 50 countries roundthe world converged on Thunder Bay tolearn more about themselves and what theycan offer others.

“ There are five medical organizationsthat are known world wide and we are for-tunate to have our Dean, Dr Roger Strasserwho is a member of all the organizations.The main theme of these organizations isaround rural health education with othermandates as well. The five organizationstraditionally have their own conferencesbut this one event in Thunder Bay is bring-ing all those conferences together intoone,” said Sue Berry, NOSM AssistantDean of Integrated Clinical Learning.“ Many of the participants are from over150 different health schools around theworld. We have 300 learners, 200 of ourown NOSM students plus 100 from else-where as well as researchers and clinicians.Thunder Bay is an ideal location to holdthis event as we are the newest medicalschool in Canada and have a similar man-date as others who are socially accountable

for the regions they serve with leadingedge technology.”

Everyday the event will feature speak-ers in the morning and afternoon fromaround the world. After these sessions

there are workshops and 10-minute presen-tations on research activities. Also dele-gates present their research and uniqueactivities like Pearls (personally arrangedlearning sessions) occur where the audi-ence helps with answers. There is an

incredible expertise here in Thunder Baythis week according to Sue Berry whonoted there are 17 medical schools inCanada and we have 75% of them repre-sented here.

“ We have taken over most of the hotelsrooms in Thunder Bay and the flights aresold out here for several days as we foundout with one delegate who was trying toget in after a missed flight and had to waittwo days. This event highlights the NOSM

as one of the younger medical schoolsmaking a difference in Canada. It is a thrillthat 882 people wanted to come toThunder Bay to see the community,”smilesSue Berry.

The event had local community site vis-its to different organizations here to learnhow we service the local economy. Therewere also conferences on the move to trav-el in NW Ontario. “ On Thursday wehave two coach buses leaving for Sudbury.One will be travelling the north route tothe Lake Helen Reserve and then on toHearst and Cochrane ending up inSudbury. The other will go along LakeSuperior, stopping in Nipigon and leaningabout our Digital Imaging System acrossthe North - telemedicine and then on toWawa and Manitoulin Island and then toSudbury. We also have delegates going on1-day workshops in Sioux Lookout andsome going to Marathon. There are alsotours around Thunder Bay.” said Berry. “ The delegates to this conference arefrom all over the world and in some casesflights can be over $2000 with the totalcost to them to attend over $4 to $5000.”

Thunder Bay Plays Host To Huge Medical ConferenceBY SCOTT A. SUMNERThunder Bay BUSINESS

Sue Berry, NOSM Assistant Dean of Integrated Clinical Learning.

Patrick McGuinness, President and CEOof Dowland is pleased to announce anagreement to provide steel-based housingbetween PTH Canada and PTH China hasbeen reached. The ceremonial signingwill took place October 17th at the FortWilliam Historical Park Visitor Centre.This special event was organized byWasaya Dowland Ventures LP in consulta-tion with numerous organizations through-out Northwestern Ontario committed to theongoing economic development of theregion, including the Federal Government,the Government of Ontario, the city ofThunder Bay, First Nations organizationsand Confederation College. “Our sharedobjective is to initiate an exciting long-term investment process to improveaccommodations at mining sites, housingfor First Nations communities and housingfor new growth associated with the Ring ofFire developments across NorthernOntario” said McGuinness.

About Dowland Contracting Limited

Established in Tuktoyatuk, NorthwestTerritories in 1983, Dowland is a full serv-ice construction company. Today, theyoperate executive offices in the NorthwestTerritories and Alberta and are engaged inprojects across the territories, provincesand Alaska. Dowland responds to chang-ing conditions with a positive attitude andtheir diverse teams are leaders in develop-ing solutions. Health and Safety as wellas Quality Control in Dowland work aretop priorities and hallmarks of Dowland’scommitment to its employees and clients.Dowland is the benchmark for building inthe North and, with 25+ years’ experience,is the builder of choice for industrial, insti-tutional, commercial and infrastructureprojects from coast to coast to coast.

The Ontario Division office of Dowlandopened July 1, 2012 in Thunder Bay.

About PTH

Established in 2003, PTH China is anISO9001 certified company headquarteredin the in the Binnhai development zone ofShaoxing, China. PTH devotes itself tothe manufacturing of pre-engineered build-ings, research and design, constructioninstallation and service of their PTH brand.It has a production facility of more than45,000m 2 including 35,000m2 work-shops and 150 employees with 30 engi-neers and 35 senior skilled workers. Thefacility is equipped with more than 100sets of advanced production lines to ensurethe superior quality and production capaci-ty capable to meet the demand.

For more information on DowlandContracting Ltd.: www.dowland.ca

Patrick McGuinness President and CEOof Dowland, principal shareholder who is aCA and been with the company for 10years. Their head office in the NorthwestTerritories and they have administrative

offices in Edmonton as well as officeswhere where we operate. The companybegan in the early 80’s and currently hasabout 425 employees depending on the

jobs at hand.“ It is a huge long term strategic moveopening the office here in Thunder Bay.Thunder Bay and the region is very likethe area we work in now and acts as a sup-port city for the hinterland. We have agreat partner with Wasaya. The openingup of resource opportunities in this areaties in well with our business as well, so itis a good for us.”“ Some of our projects are in towns ofunder 500 people. We always try to use asmuch local resources from local small

businesses. There may be multi yearopportunities in the communities. We arespread from Alaska to BC and ThunderBay and offer many services. We can

focus on many different markets. DonWing has been great to have on board.”Don Wing of Dowland“ For Dowland to come into NW Ontarioand make the investment here is incredi-ble. We need to build relationships and astrong team which we have already. Youneed trust and the Wasaya Dowland rela-tionship is a good one.”

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BY SCOTT A. SUMNERThunder Bay BUSINESS

Dowland Contracting Ltd. Signs innovative steel-basedhousing venture with PTH Canada and PTH China

Zhang rutang Chairman of PTH China and Patrick McGuinness President and CEO of Dowland, sign agreement

Terry Chu, General Manager of PTH Canada with Zhang rutang Chairman ofPTH China and Ray Williamson of Dowland

THUNDER BAY BUSINESS NOVEMBER 2012 PAGE 7

The completed Phase 2 Feasibility StudyReport on a proposed Thunder Bay EventCentre will be presented to Council as afirst report on Monday, Oct. 15.

The consulting team, using a broad-basedSite Evaluation Matrix, is recommendingthe Downtown/Waterfront site because itoffers the greatest short- and long-termbenefits. A flexible, multipurpose facility isrecommended that will include both spec-tator and conference components including5,700 seats and a 50,000 square foot con-ference centre with major meeting roomsand a banquet hall for up to 1,000. Basedon the Phase 2 Feasibility Study, the pro-posed Event Centre will have significantone-time and ongoing direct economicbenefits to the City. The corporate reportrecommends moving forward with an ini-tial Request for Expressions of Interestrelated to private sector interest in the proj-ect.

“The Downtown/Waterfront site is excep-tional in terms of character and potential,”said Conrad Boychuk, Senior Director,CEI Architecture, lead on the Phase 2Feasibility Study. “A new Event Centre onthis site would result in a truly uniqueentertainment venue that will garnernational attention, build on the success ofPrince Arthur’s Landing, and promoteThunder Bay as an event destination.”

"For more than two years citizens havetold us that they are solidly in support of anew Event Centre providing it's affordableand a catalyst for economic growth of theCity and region,” said Mayor Keith Hobbs.“The consulting team with a wealth of

knowledge of Event Centres are recom-mending that the Downtown/Waterfrontsite presents the greatest immediate andfuture benefit.”

Based on the Phase 2 Feasibility Study, anumber of positive economic benefits areexpected as a result of construction andoperation of the proposed Thunder BayEvent Centre. During operations, 265 to

380 full-time jobs will be created withannual employment income of about $5million. The proposed Centre will supportmore than $20 million in new spendingannually including $6 million in visitorspending.

The report process has been designed toprovide time for Council and interestedmembers of the public to review and con-sider the findings and recommendations.The report is available for public review atwww.thunderbay.ca/eventcentre and atCity Hall, and a public meeting will beheld on Nov. 21 with a presentation at 7pm at the Thunder Bay Community

Auditorium. The Corporate Report willthen be discussed by Council on Monday,Nov. 26.

"Subject to Council's approval, the nextstep in the process is a detailed design andfinancial/business plan which wouldinclude exploration of funding opportuni-ties and public/private partnerships,” saidTim Commisso, City Manager. “We havealready invested more than two years ofwork in the development of this majorproject and there will be several moreyears ahead to put all the pieces in place.We have a proven track record with PrinceArthur's Landing and we can bring thatexpertise to bear to create a destination forresidents and visitors that will continue thetransformation of our city."

Qs & As

What economic benefits are expected? A number of positive economic benefitsare expected as a result of construction andoperation of the proposed Thunder BayEvent Centre. During construction, about$150 million in direct and indirect spend-ing is expected together with $80 millionin employment income growth and about1,125 person years of employment. Duringoperations, 265 to 380 full-time jobs willbe created with annual employmentincome of about $5 million. The proposedCentre will support more than $20 millionin new spending annually including $6million in visitor spending.

Why is the Downtown/Waterfront therecommended location? The Downtown/Waterfront site: - scored higher in the Site EvaluationMatrix (79.7 compared to 63.1 for Innova) - is consistent with general consensus thatDowntown North is the entertainment dis-trict or precinct - will be a critical element in the transfor-mation of the historic downtown PortArthur, similar to many precedents in bothCanada and the United States

- combined with Prince Arthur's Landingwill create a unique synergy as a destina-tion for residents and visitors

What is the projected cost? Total overall cost is approximately $106million. This includes $92.6 million for theEvent Centre facility (including site worksand a new pedestrian overpass), $7.23 mil-lion for a new 200-stall parking structureand $6.3 million for facility “fit up”(including public art) and relocation of theHydro substation.

Why is Innova Park not the recom-mended location? The Business Park ranked lower on theSite Evaluation Criteria in all categoriesexcept parking and access. However, dedi-cating over 1,000,000 square feet of landto periodic surface parking would under-utilize valuable development land. InnovaPark continues to be appropriate as a busi-ness park. Most of the sales of propertiesin Innova have happened in the last threeyears. Its location near LakeheadUniversity, Confederation College andThunder Bay International Airport is moresupportive of its use as a business park.The potential for a significant new miningand industrial cluster (i.e. supply and serv-ices) within Innova Business Park is con-sistent with the City's long-term vision forthis site.

Will there be enough parking at theDowntown Waterfront location? Yes if, as recommended by the ConsultingTeam, a 200-stall two-level parking struc-ture is built nearby the Event Centre. Thesite sits within the context of existing park-ing made up of both public and privatelyowned stalls to support day-to-day activi-ties. There are also over 200 privately-heldparking stalls within the area that could bededicated to event parking, according toowners.

What's next? Subject to Council's approval of the Phase2 Feasibility Study on November 26, theproposed next step is preparation of aDetailed Facility Development andFinancial Plan/Business Plan (“ProjectReady Plan”) in 2013. This will includeExpressions of Interest for possible PublicSector and Private Sector involvement. If the project moves forward, how will itbe funded? and is it affordable? Subject to the approval of the Phase 2Feasibility Report, Phase 3 will include astrategy for funding the project based on ahigher level of design, a more detailed esti-mate of probable costs and a refined busi-ness plan. The proposed Event Centre proj-ect requires significant one-time financialsupport from other orders of governmentand the private sector to be realized overthe next few years. A preliminary Optionfor City funding of 33.3% would require$35.4 million. Of this, $25 million is cur-rently in place through Renew ThunderBay (an interest bearing reserve fund) anda further $8 million will need to be con-firmed in 2013/14. This option assumescombined Federal and Provincial financialsupport of $55.7 million and privateinvestment of $15 million. New debt of$2.4 million would be required for the newparking structure (1/3 share of cost). Asdetailed planning for the various phases ofthe project are completed, Administrationwill provide additional reports to CityCouncil outlining future financial implica-tions.

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Thunder Bay, Wednesday, October 24, 2012- To mark the official groundbreaking at thefuture site of a new health services centre onOliver Road, Thunder Bay Regional HealthSciences Centre’s President and CEOAndrée Robichaud, City Councilor IainAngus, and Tom Jones Jr. of Tom Jones andSons put their shovels to the ground today.“As we continue to put the patients ofNorthwestern Ontario and their families atthe centre of everything we do, we see theadvantages of expanding our capacity inorder for us to help our patients becomehealthy together,” said Andrée Robichaud,TBRHSC President and CEO.After a competitive, transparent procure-ment process, TBRHSC is working onceagain with Tom Jones Corporation andFORM Architecture Engineering to con-struct the new facility.Tom Jones Jr. said he is looking forward tobuilding on the success of the MedicalCentre at 984 Oliver Road.“The new building represents a tremendousopportunity for the Health Sciences Centreto expand its services, as well as an opportu-nity for commercial expansion, such asphysicians’ offices and a pharmacy,” saidJones.

The existing Medical Centre is home tomany of the Health Sciences Centre’s essen-tial programs and services including theBariatric Care Program, Internal MedicineClinic, Regional Stroke Program, StrokePrevention Clinic, the Maternity Centre andTamarack House, a home away from homefor cancer patients from as far away asWhite River or the Manitoba border.“Providing the right care at the right time inthe right place is not only more appropriatefor patients and families; it is more cost-effective,” said Robichaud. “The new healthservices centre will further expand the rangeof programs and services available topatients and families, including CardiacServices, conveniently close to the HealthSciences Centre.”

The new 75,000 square foot facility pro-vides even more space for TBRHSC pro-grams and services and regional partners inhealth, and also offers opportunities in boththe public and private sectors.

“The delivery of healthcare needs to takesplace within healthy environments, and weare proud to be part of the team buildingsuch an environment,” said CoryStechyshyn, Architect and partner withFORM Architecture Engineering.

Stechyshyn discussed the environmental andsustainability features of the new building,that include maximizing the southern expo-sure for winter solar heat gain and maximiz-ing natural daylight throughout the year.

City of Thunder Bay Councilor Iain Angusalso welcomed the announcement of a newhealth services facility, particularly in light

of the Health Sciences Centre’s StrategicPlan and guiding principle of Patient andFamily Centred Care.

“I congratulate the TBRHSC and its part-ners on their next stage of expansion whichdemonstrates their commitment to deliver-ing high quality healthcare to patients andtheir families in Northwestern Ontario.”

Andree Robichaud, TBRHSC President &CEO

“ It really demonstrates that we are makingprogress on our journey to become an aca-demic health sciences centre because someof our expansion is to do with NOSM andLakehead University. Cardiac Services outpatient basis may be moved here to saveour space in the main building for acutecare.”

Scott Potts of TBRHSC administration“ We anticipate about 15,000 to 25,000square feet from our site coming to thisbuilding. We have great interest from othertenants to locate in this building as well.There is synergy being located here ratherthan somewhere else.”

Tom Jones Jr, Manager of Tom Jones andSons Limited. “ We will look after the development, areproperty managers and will be shareholdersin this new building along with the hospitaland others. This will be at least a $15 mil-lion project. We are looking at differentfamily health teams and new recruits toThunder Bay. In the other building on sitewe manage there is currently only 1500square feet available out of 72,000 squarefeet so there has been a strong demand. Itwill be early 2014 when we are ready foroccupancy. It will be likely 3 or 4 yearsbefore we get the building fully leased. We

are making a large commitment and see thethe growth in the hospital.”

Cory Stechyshyn Partner and Architect withForm. “ It is unique in how they brought the team

together to build this building and an excit-ing addition to the health care campus. Thebuilding will be a healthy environment thatis energy efficient. We hope to high lite thatwith this building.”

THUNDER BAY BUSINESS NOVEMBER 2012 PAGE 11

TBRHSC Breaks Ground on NewHealth Services Centre

Tom Jones Jr, Manager of Tom Jones and Sons Limited, City of Thunder Bay Councilor Iain Angus, and Andree Robichaud, TBRHSCPresident & CEO

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