Industrial tax rates highest in province.

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North Bay Economic Development Commission representatives are huddling with provincial finance officials to address the city's high industrial tax rates.

EDC chairman Peter Minogue recently told commission members that North Bay's industrial tax rates are amongst the highest in the province; a definite deterrent to out-of-town businesses considering relocation to the city.

While the city's serviced industrial properties remain relatively cheap, high taxes...