Timmins

By ADELLE LARMOUR Opasatika Mushroom farm’s history is not that much different from many start-up enterprises where trial, error, education and investment combine to eventually germinate a successful, multi-million dollar facility.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Timmins has a serious shortage of homes, says Richard Leroux, president of the Timmins Real Estate Board. This three-year trend has shown an upward climb in rental and house sales, unseen in the area for about 15 years.

By ADELLE LARMOUR South Porcupine – Preserving Northern Ontario’s heritage in vibrant watercolour prints and ink renderings is inspiring work for Gayle Ballantyne of Gayle’s Drawing Room.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Drill results never looked more golden for Lake Shore Gold Corp.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Porcupine Joint Venture (PJV) is investing millions of dollars in exploration and development into its land package in South Porcupine, just east of Timmins.

By ADELLE LARMOUR The Discover Abitibi Initiative is alive and well in northeastern Ontario.

By ADELLE LARMOUR South Porcupine – Solid business relationships and healthy friendships combined with strong work ethics in an active economic climate have proven to be a successful recipe for Porcupine Engineering Services Inc.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Passion and experience has placed professional photographer Graeme Oxby at the top of the list in the world of freelance corporate photography. Native to Timmins, Oxby is probably the Northern city’s best-kept secret.

By ADELLE LARMOUR The Discover Abitibi Initiative is alive and well in northeastern Ontario.

By ADELLE LARMOUR Far North – The Timmins and James Bay coastal regions are just beginning to experience the economic spin-offs of the De Beers Victor Mine project near Attawapiskat.