Timmins

By JOSEPH QUESNEL Northern Ontario Business The Timmins district is already seeking private backers for its ambitious plan to develop bio-fuel operations in the region, which may have spinoff benefits all over the North, says a project official with

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business A Timmins-based nickel mining and exploration junior aims to position itself as one of the leading nickel producers in northeastern Ontario. Canadian Arrow Mines Ltd.

Services and businesses in Timmins have an online presence through the city’s eMunicipality database. Timmins economic development officer Clara Lauziere says the directory has been online since October.

By ANDREW WAREING Julie Généreux and Jocelyne Malo were working feverishly in January to complete renovations and add the finishing touches to their new restaurant, The Lunch Box, for an official opening Jan.12.

Requests for proposal (RFP) are being sought to design the first-phase development of a 138-kilometre fibre optic network for Timmins.

By IAN ROSS A Quebec-based diamond exploration company has identified diamond indicators on its property near Kirkland Lake.

By ANDREW WAREING A significant portion of North America’s population has a connection to Kapuskasing.

Community members and economic development leaders know Chapleau has many of the same economic challenges as other communities throughout the North. It also has some unique opportunities.

By ANDREW WAREING One voice can have an influence, but many voices together can have a real impact.

Requests for proposal (RFP) are being sought to design the first-phase development of a 138-kilometre fibre optic network for Timmins.