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Haileybury School of Mines marks 100th anniversary

Haileybury School of Mines marks 100th anniversary

When Richard Spence was a young adult searching for the next step in his life, the Haileybury School of Mines was the answer. “After high school, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do,” he said.
Swastika Laboratories part of mining history

Swastika Laboratories part of mining history

When new owners took over Swastika Laboratories more than three years ago, they made a few changes except for one – they kept the original building.
Agricultural research station aids Northern Ontario farmers

Agricultural research station aids Northern Ontario farmers

The New Liskeard College of Agricultural Technology has been closed for 18 years, but its research centre continues to serve Northern Ontario.
Kirkland Lake Gold cuts electricity costs

Kirkland Lake Gold cuts electricity costs

With an energy bill of $500,000 a month, Kirkland Lake Gold is continuously looking at ways to reduce its electricity costs.
Processing facility recovers precious metals

Processing facility recovers precious metals

The mines are long gone from Cobalt, but a processing facility in Coleman Township remains as the only productive tie to the industry.
Temagami canoe maker adheres to traditional methods

Temagami canoe maker adheres to traditional methods

A step inside the Temagami Canoe Company's original workshop is like greeting a long forgotten friend.
Temiskaming Shores is going green

Temiskaming Shores is going green

In an effort to make their environment green-friendly, several communities in the North are moving forward with projects to help reduce their carbon footprint. Temiskaming Shores is one of them.
Cochrane’s unprecedented growth creating ‘good’ problems

Cochrane’s unprecedented growth creating ‘good’ problems

The Town of Cochrane has sold all of its municipal residential lots, rental units are scarce and there is hardly any vacant office space available.