Timmins

By Maggie Riopelle Discover Abitibi is providing local small business owners in the mining sector an added sense of security. The Discover Abitibi initiative will give the necessary boost to mining in the Timmins and Kirkland Lake region.

By ANDREW WAREING Bayport Village, a 25-unit townhouse complex in Haileybury under development by Alterra, is well on its way to completion of its first phase, says Dave Treen, Town of Haileybury director of community and developmental services.

By ANDREW WAREING Precious metals and diamonds are topping the list of mining and exploration targets in Timiskaming.

A feasibility study is underway to determine the economic impact of a proposed Science Village in Timmins.

By JOSEPH QUESNEL Northern Ontario Business The Timmins district is already seeking private backers for its ambitious plan to develop bio-fuel operations in the region, which may have spinoff benefits all over the North, says a project official with

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business A Timmins-based nickel mining and exploration junior aims to position itself as one of the leading nickel producers in northeastern Ontario. Canadian Arrow Mines Ltd.

Services and businesses in Timmins have an online presence through the city’s eMunicipality database. Timmins economic development officer Clara Lauziere says the directory has been online since October.

By ANDREW WAREING Julie Généreux and Jocelyne Malo were working feverishly in January to complete renovations and add the finishing touches to their new restaurant, The Lunch Box, for an official opening Jan.12.

Requests for proposal (RFP) are being sought to design the first-phase development of a 138-kilometre fibre optic network for Timmins.

By IAN ROSS A Quebec-based diamond exploration company has identified diamond indicators on its property near Kirkland Lake.