Timmins

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.

Innovation and the ability to respond to customer needs have sustained Porcupine Canvas since it began 30 years ago. Founded by Deni Poulin, he and his two employees began offering tent repairs and snowshoe restringing.

When three brothers from Russia arrived in Timmins in 1904, they weren't looking for gold. Instead, they saw value in the abundance of trees in the area.

At Xstrata Copper 's Kidd Creek Mine in Timmins , employee suggestions for improvement have helped increase the life of the mine.

Chartrand Equipment has made great gains since the business was started by Maurice and Colette Chartrand in 1980. The couple’s rental equipment business began with one shovel, a backhoe and three employees.

The vehicles may have changed over the past 90 years but the customer service has remained consistent at Timmins Garage . The Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealership retains 80 per cent of the people who buy a vehicle to come back for servicing.