Timmins

Temex Resources Corp. reports it has intersected gold near surface at its Whitney Project in Timmins . Its assay results are from the surface diamond drilling campaign on the northwest part of the Upper Hallnor portion of its Whitney Property.

The Shania Twain Centre was declared surplus Jan.7 by Timmins City Council, and its sale to Goldcorp was approved. Marc Lauzier, Porcupine Gold Mines general manager, said once the deal does go through, Goldcorp plans to dismantle the structure.

The process to operate an open pit mine adjacent to Timmins ' downtown core has been a long and difficult one. Goldcorp 's Hollinger project involves a 250-acre fenced property housing the former Hollinger Mine, which was shuttered in the late 1960s.

The Shania Twain Centre was declared surplus Jan.7 by Timmins City Council, and its sale to Goldcorp was approved. Marc Lauzier, Porcupine Gold Mines general manager, said once the deal does go through, Goldcorp plans to dismantle the structure.

Timmins will be known for more than the hometown of renowned hockey greats and a famous country singer. Its airport will be the site of a joint space agency, research balloon launch, the only one currently in Canada.

Renowned Timmins prospector John Larche died Oct. 8 at the age of 84. He is best known for his role in discovering the Hemlo goldfield in northwestern Ontario, along with Timmins prospector Don McKinnon who died in August.

As the fastest growing segment of Canada’s population, Aboriginals represent a great resource for filling any shortages in the workforce now and in the future.

Collège Boréal may be the new kid on the block but that hasn’t stopped it from achieving some impressive results.

Northern College 's foray into applied research has resulted in many benefits beyond the final findings. Northern's students taking part in the research programs are developing new skills that make them more marketable to prospective employers.

After nearly eight years as general manager of the Hearst Economic Development Corp., Daniel Sigouin has decided to move on.