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Urban Aboriginal youth learn how to become entrepreneurs

Urban Aboriginal youth learn how to become entrepreneurs

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

Development charges offset infrastructure costs

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.
Timmins bakery creates delectable desserts

Timmins bakery creates delectable desserts

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.
Community needs developer to construct subdivision

Community needs developer to construct subdivision

Like its neighbouring communities, Black River-Matheson is reaping the benefits of a booming mining industry, but is feeling the pinch of a housing shortage. “There certainly is a need for more housing,” said Mayor Mike Milinkovitch.
Timmins councillor opts for closure of money-losing Shania Twain Centre

Timmins councillor opts for closure of money-losing Shania Twain Centre

While a report on the Shania Twain Centre (STC) in Timmins suggests spending more money on the revenue-losing attraction, a Timmins city councillor wants another option – closure – to be considered.
Timmins restaurant has ambitious plan for growth

Timmins restaurant has ambitious plan for growth

Timmins sisters Louise and Lise Cantin started their restaurant business with only a desire to work for themselves – and two tables and four chairs.
Exploration industry benefits from flow-through shares

Exploration industry benefits from flow-through shares

It is expected the flow-through funding program will be extended once more when the federal government introduces its budget.
Kidd Metallurgical Site set for demolition

Kidd Metallurgical Site set for demolition

Xstrata's Kidd Metallurgical Site in Timmins is coming down. Built in 1980 and shuttered in early 2010, the last smelter to be built in Canada was initially slated to be razed late this spring.
Golden hope for a wasteland

Golden hope for a wasteland

Goldcorp Inc. is just months away from making a production decision to dig up the literal “heart of gold” a stone’s throw from downtown Timmins.
Top Five Newsmakers of 2010: Timmins brainstorms following closure of Kidd Met Site

Top Five Newsmakers of 2010: Timmins brainstorms following closure of Kidd Met Site

Though the price of gold is providing it with a financial shot in the arm, the City of Timmins still continues to look for ways to cope with the closure of Xstrata’s Kidd Metallurgical Site a year after it was first announced.