Timmins

An exploration company has set its sights on exploring 11 properties in the Timmins area that could yield nickel, copper, gold and tantalum deposits.

Feedback from the community on how to retain and expand business in Timmins is filtering back into the Venture Centre and the Timmins Economic Development Corp., who are the midst of a business retention and expansion initiative.

An Ontario government survey has identified new targets for diamond and base-metal exploration in the Coral Rapids area, about 100 kilometres north of Smooth Rock Falls.

Air Creebec has taken steps to upgrade its air service by investing $5.5 million in a Dash 8 aircraft, the same type of aircraft used by AirOntario in its flights to Toronto.

Regular Budd Car service to Chapleau will be sustained due to an extensive refurbishment program launched by Via Rail.

Reminiscent of the re-birth of the snowmobiling trend, Chapleau is latching onto the latest outdoor craze of ATV recreation by forming its own ATV club.

By Marla Tomlinson In the James Bay lowlands there is a partnership in the works.

A call centre is on the early Christmas wish list of the Chapleau Regional Development Corp. (CRDC).

Reminiscent of the rebirth of the snowmobiling trend, Chapleau is latching onto the latest outdoor craze, ATV recreation, by forming its own ATV club.

By Sari Huhtala Creating a culture, one that inspires fulfillment, courage and a sense of community, may be the solution to retaining the most valuable asset to your organization, your employees.