Timmins

By Diana Scheddin A change in shift schedules and an upgrade on an outdated ventilation system increased productivity levels and boosted the health of workers at one Northern Ontario-based mine. General mine superintendent of Kinross Gold Corp.

The first phase of cleanup of one of Canada's worst environmental hot spots at the former Kam Kotia mine is on schedule and close to being completed.

By Ian Ross In what Kinross Gold Corp. chief executive officer Bob Buchan described as the “most important event to happen in the Timmins camp in 20 years,” the gold producer is joining forces with rival Placer Dome Ltd.

By Michael Lynch A recent decision by the Ontario minister of Northern Development and Mines has angered mineral explorers.

Holmer Gold Mines Ltd. has announced plans to undertake a $500,000 drill-test program at its Timmins Gold Project in Bristol Township. The company announced completion of private placement financing of 2.

The focal point for Kapuskasing's Heritage Lumberjack Festival will receive an $805,000-facelift through funding commitments from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC) and the Town of Kapuskasing.

Three-term Hearst Mayor Jean-Marie Blier abruptly announced his resignation in mid-May to fill a vacancy as justice of the peace for Hearst and the region.

By Ian Ross Enhancing training opportunities to create long-term, sustainable jobs for Aboriginals in the forestry industry is the aim of a new business development program with the Mattagami First Nation near Gogama.

Chapleau's economic future has been mapped out with their updated strategic plan. Released in late April, the document outlines a number of opportunities designed to increase and strengthen the town's economic base.

A $15-million upgrade to Domtar's Chapleau lumber mill should be complete this summer.