Timmins

By IAN ROSS Six years after the first exploratory drill hole, Ursa Major Minerals has started regular ore shipments from its new nickel-copper open pit mine, north of Webbwood, to a Greater Sudbury smelter.

By IAN ROSS Early one autumn morning in 2006, Chris Hamblin observed a flock of migratory geese feeding on grass atop the covered tailings at the old Kam Kotia mine near Timmins.

By NICK STEWART While the growing Aboriginal population stands to help with the anticipated labour shortage in industries throughout Northern Ontario, the true problem lies in ensuring they have the proper training, according to Stan Beardy, Grand Ch

After struggling to find qualified engineers in the North, Timmins businessman Stephen Symes decided to cast his eyes south

By NICK STEWART The construction boom experienced by all sectors in the city of Timmins continued to resonate throughout 2007, with 555 permits worth $46.5 million having been issued last year.

By NICK STEWART Like many would-be small business owners, the cost of setting up and maintaining a store long forced Timmins resident Jackie MacNeil to shelve her dream of owning an antique and collectible shop.

By NICK STEWART Fourteen years after leaving Timmins to pursue a sales career in Quebec, J.P. Fortier is looking to return home, and this time, he’s bringing his new mining exploration supply business with him.

By NICK STEWART Creating a successful business often means being willing to take a wild leap into the unknown. It’s a strategy that has certainly paid off for Michelle and Denis Duquette.

By NICK STEWART While a keen sparkle still shines on the local gold prospects, experts say that it’s nickel that’s likely to act as the primary driver of Timmins’ mining exploration activity through 2008.

By NICK STEWART Asking Barry Martin to list some of the projects his architecture and engineering firm, B.H. Martin Consultants Ltd., has worked on over the last 34 years is nothing short of an experience.