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Opinion: Given the turmoil in the USA, couple looks to North Bay

"The mayor's warm invitation just seems to reinforce that sense of friendliness we are looking for and does have us seriously considering a move to North Bay. "
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Dear Editor,

A friend of mine, who lives in North Bay, forwarded me an article that appeared in your paper. 

See: Mayor Al welcomes Americans to move to North Bay

In this article, the Mayor, Mr. Al McDonald, invited Americans to move to North Bay.  My friend, Paul Mathon, heard that my wife and I were looking to possibly move to Canada and undoubtedly forwarded the article to influence our decision. 

Given the turmoil in the USA, we have started to sincerely explore moving to Canada. 

My wife is Canadian but has been living with me in Alaska since we were married almost 3 years ago.  We have just started the process of applying for permanent resident status for me and as part of that process have been trying to figure out where in Canada we want to move.  

Our Friend Paul has been advocating hard for us to consider North Bay as our destination.  He says the city is beautiful and full of friendly people.  The mayor's warm invitation just seems to reinforce that sense of friendliness we are looking for and does have us seriously considering a move to North Bay.  

While there are many other factors that will ultimately influence our decision, we are sincerely hoping that as things move forward for us in the coming months that North Bay will remain at the top of our list.  I want to thank Paul for being a good friend and wanting to share his great city with us as well as the Mayor who has helped to ease some of the anxiety stirred by recent events. 

It is really a good feeling to know there is a place for us to go and a community where we feel welcomed as we make this leap from one country to another.

Thank you.

Tammie D. Willis, M.M., M.Ed.

Soldotna, AK 


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