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Timmins farmers aiming to raise 3,000 birds

Timmins farmers aiming to raise 3,000 birds

After meeting at agricultural school, Harold and Patsy Schmidt married, found work outside the food industry, and started a family, all the while holding out for their long-time dream: a farm of their own.
Dome Mine to remain operational in Timmins

Dome Mine to remain operational in Timmins

The Timmins mining community got some unexpected good news in July when Porcupine Gold Mines (PGM)-Goldcorp announced it would keep Dome Mine operational, contrary to an earlier decision that had the 106-year-old underground gold mine scheduled to cl
Versatility breeds growth for Hearst lubricants company

Versatility breeds growth for Hearst lubricants company

With a brand-new $12-million building and an upcoming acquisition, Hearst-based Pepco is poised to further grow its share of the market as the only family-owned fuels and lubricants company operating throughout eastern Canada.
Province providing $1 million for Northern businesses

Province providing $1 million for Northern businesses

A quartet of companies is getting a leg up from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC).
Business group engaging landlords to fill downtown spaces

Business group engaging landlords to fill downtown spaces

The Downtown Timmins Business Improvement Area (BIA) is embarking on a campaign to reduce building vacancies and fill storefronts by actively recruiting new businesses and entrepreneurs to the downtown.
Gardens seeing rise in local food cultivation

Gardens seeing rise in local food cultivation

Five years ago, when Sylvia Stockill started cultivating fruit and vegetable gardens for her own interest, her produce was so plentiful and tasty, friends encouraged her to turn it into a business.
City adopts online procurement system

City adopts online procurement system

The city of Timmins is adopting a new online procurement service, which will streamline the bidding process while enhancing transparency and accountability.
Downtown Timmins looks to fill in the gaps

Downtown Timmins looks to fill in the gaps

The Downtown Timmins Business Improvement Area (BIA) is embarking on a campaign to reduce building vacancies and fill storefronts by actively recruiting new businesses and entrepreneurs to the downtown.
Kap partnering to bring medical marijuana plant to town

Kap partnering to bring medical marijuana plant to town

The Town of Kapuskasing is playing the waiting game to hear whether the community and its partner will be approved for a medical marijuana production facility.
Timmins seeking new CAO

Timmins seeking new CAO

A search is on for a new chief administrative officer (CAO) in the City of Timmins . Joe Torlone, who has held the positon for 14 years, has announced his retirement. He has served the city, in various capacities, for 37 years.