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Re-shifting Thunder Bay

Meet six young leaders in Thunder Bay, Ont., with big dreams for the city's future.

Meet a new generation of leaders in Thunder Bay

CBC News ·
Re-shifting Thunder Bay is a series profiling young professionals in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Amanda Bay)

They are Thunder Bay's leaders of tomorrow. 

This fall, CBC Thunder Bay partnered with SHIFT, Thunder Bay's Young Professionals Network, to profile a number of young leaders in the city.

We asked them for their visions, and hopes for the future of Thunder Bay. 

Follow the links below to read more about them. 

Stephanie Reid on why she thinks it's time for an attitude shift in Thunder Bay.

Stephanie Reid is a big promoter of her hometown of Thunder Bay, Ont. (Stephanie Reid)

Travis Boissoneau on why he believes Thunder Bay should lead the country in building cross-cultural relations. 

Travis Boissoneau, 36, is the CAO of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a father of two, and a committed volunteer in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Amy Hadley/CBC)

Shannon Costigan on building a more sustainable, resilient Thunder Bay

Shannon Costigan says sustainability in Thunder Bay is the responsibility of the entire community, and not just city council and administration. (Amy Hadley/CBC)

Steve Simpson on opening his own restaurant, and how Thunder Bay can defy expectations

Steve Simpson was born in Scotland, but moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. with his family at a young age when his father — also a chef — was recruited for a job cooking at a local hotel. (Nancy Shaw)

Rosa Carlino on why quality of life is key to keeping our young leaders at home

Rosa Carlino, 30, is involved in a long list of community organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Alan Dickson)

Boy Roland on why cities need public art, and how young entrepreneurs are changing the city

David Hotson (aka Boy Roland) says he hopes that Thunder Bay's appreciation of public art continues to grow. (Dave Janzen)

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