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Large operators take root in Timmins

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Timmins has not seen so much exploration work and mining activity in years with production underway at three new mines.

Minister stays Kapuskasing farm closure (08/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR Amidst layers of political rhetoric exists an innovative research project that could transform the beef industry in the North.

McKinnon rocks boat with port plan (09/05)

By IAN ROSS A legendary Timmins prospector, famous for rocking Queen’s Park’s boat, wants to create a deep-water port on the western half of James Bay to establish marine polar trade routes.

Conference sans borders (09/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR Kirkland Lake – There are no boundaries between the town of Kirkland Lake and the city of Rouyn-Noranda as The Association of Francophone Municipalities of Ontario (AFMO) gears up for their 16th annual conference.

Chamber toast of the province (07/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR Taking its membership to new levels reflects positively on the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.

Large operators take root in Timmins

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Timmins has not seen so much exploration work and mining activity in years with production underway at three new mines.

When paying the piper is a treat (02/05)

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Like it or not, Bert Nielsen, owner of Pro Pipe Construction is poised to grow his company to meet the construction demand. “I let everyone know that with or without their help we’re going for it,” he says.

BPR looks to align with Falconbridge (01/05)

BY CRAIG GILBERT Quebec City-based BPR-Bechtel has moved into Timmins.

Timmins backs power (10/04)

BY JOSEPH QUESNEL The City of Timmins is throwing its political muscle behind a private partnership that is putting pressure on Ontario Power Generation to allow hydroelectric development on the Mattagami River.

Value-added mill expands (08/04)

BY JOSEPH QUESNEL Northern Ontario Business A Haileybury-based custom milling operation is adding a new planing mill, thanks to a recent surge in market demand.