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Northern College bringing maintenance management to the northeast

By NICK STEWART Following the success of its inaugural class and a growing interest among northeastern companies, Northern College is currently hosting the second round of its Maintenance Management Professional program.

Porcupine Engineering doubles in growth

By NICK STEWART Continuing the company’s trend of growing two-fold every year, Porcupine Engineering is looking to double its current 2,000-square-foot space by moving to a new facility.

KL cushions economy for future downturns

By Nick Stewart With strong mineral prices bolstering the town’s employment and economic prospects through the local gold camp, the Town of Kirkland Lake is developing a community strategic plan to determine how best to cushion itself against future

Chambers call for Highway 11 upgrades

By IAN ROSS The Northeastern Ontario Chamber of Commerce (NOCC) wants to reduce white knuckle drives on Highway 11.

Taking the hassle out of household recycling

By IAN ROSS Belinda Beairsto wants to make a household name out of her home-based business.

Empowering remote communities

By ADELLE LARMOUR What began as a vision has now become a reality for three communities along the James Bay Coast. Five Nations Energy Inc.

NorthernTel building IT solutions

By ADELLE LARMOUR Adapting to the changing marketplace is NorthernTel’s IT Solutions division’s most recent focus.

Welcoming Timmins’ Mayor Tom Laughren

By ADELLE LARMOUR Hard work, dedication, and the ability to listen is the mantra behind the new mayor of Timmins, Tom Laughren. Acclaimed to the new position on Dec.

Building on sustainable First Nation employment

By ADELLE LARMOUR Maximizing opportunities for First Nations to create sustainable employment through education and training is proving successful in five James Bay coastal communities.

St. Andrew positioned for mid-tier status

By ADELLE LARMOUR St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. is well positioned to become a mid-tier gold production and exploration company within the Timmins mining camp over the next four years.