Timmins

Tori Hanson refers to herself as a Northern transplant, but that hasn't prevented her from being one of the region's biggest champions.

Striking the right balance between family and work has always been a guiding principle for Robert Riopelle, managing partner of Riopelle Griener Professional Corp. in Timmins.

Move over Hollywood and make way for Firewood. Cochrane is pursuing the film and TV industry to diversify its economy “while the sun is shining,” according to Mayor Peter Politis.

The high price of gold is fuelling exploration in the Timmins area and ensuring the city's three gold mines remain in production. “Last year was a great one,” said Brian Atkinson, regional resident geologist in Timmins.

A crunch for space inside and out of the Victor M. Power Airport in Timmins has spurred some construction at the facility.

Three communities hit hard by the downturn in the forest industry were given a break when a partnership was formed to train new employees for a mine.

Ryan Farrell of Timmins and his father were stymied a few years ago when paramedics asked them about a relative's medical history during an emergency.

A 12-week entrepreneurship program for Aboriginal youth in Timmins has given them the tools and confidence to contemplate starting their own businesses.

Businesses wanting to establish a presence in Timmins' west end will now pay a development charge to offset the costs of recent infrastructure upgrades in the area.

Vicky d'Amours has some basic advice for aspiring bakers wanting to open their own business – make sure you are a morning person. “A lot of mornings you come in at three, especially at busy times like Christmas,” she said.