Hydro power revenues, controversy in northeast: Timmins mayor
sees potential for local benefit.(TIMMINS)
With a number of hydroelectric projects slated in and around
Timmins, the municipality may one day begin to view such resources the
same way as mining, according to mayor Tom Laughren.
. . .
Apprenticeship ratios a struggle for Ontario contractors;
Restrictions are feeding labour shortages, experts say.(NEWS)
While he faces many difficulties in growing his contracting firm,
Kenora's Gregg Bowman says that Ontario's restrictive
apprenticeship ratios in particular are choking his ability to expand.
. . .
Let Toronto secede!(ECONOMICALLY SPEAKING)
I Northerners have it backwards, as usual. We have been saying the
North is different from the south. Many of us think the only way to get
a sensible government is to have separate governments.
. . .
Inco contract on chickens coming home to roost.(PRESIDENT'S
NOTE)
A couple of weeks ago, Buzz Hargrove, the feisty (I'm being
kind) president of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union said they would
go on strike against General Motors (GM) if the auto maker did . . .
Georgian Bay visitors' guide on the shelves.(NEWS)
Parry Sound tourism officials are looking for new ways to market
the 30,000 Islands area as more than just a one-season destination.
Promoting the area's schedule of annual and seasonal events . . .
Figuratively speaking.(NEWS)(work environment)(Survey)(Brief
article)
Percentage of "white collar" workers who say they feel
"inundated with information" at their workplace, according to
a survey conducted by Lexis Nexis: 70 per cent.
Percentage who say they feel . . .
Stupid to the last drop - How Alberta is bringing environmental
Armagedon to Canada (and doesn't seem to care).(READ THIS)(Brief
Stupid to the Last Drop - How Alberta is Bringing Environmental
Armagedon to Canada (And Doesn't Seem to Care).
Published by Knopf Canada. About the author William Marsden.
Mr. Marsden is a . . .
The month starts here: some things that you need to know - and a
few you probably don't.(Interview)
THE COLLECTED WISDOM OF ...
Name: R. David Russell
Title: President
Organization: Apollo Gold Corporation
Residence: Denver, CO (Timmins)
Q If you weren't in this line of work, what would . . .
Advancing northwest's vision: Municipal leaders want
satisfaction on treaty issues, mineral exploration and energy
pricing.(Cove
Northwestern Ontario is a treasure trove of untapped mineral wealth
with vast opportunities for sustainable development, but Ottawa and
Queen's Park must collaborate on.a regional strategy and . . .
Golden Chalice pouring hope into Timmins
properties.(MINING)(Golden Chalice Resources Inc.)
The glitter of Australia's famed Kambalda nickel deposits may
one day be seen in the Timmins mining district if Golden Chalice
Resources Inc.'s hopes and dreams come to pass.
Many of the . . .
Toxic mine 'hot-spot' headed for 2009 clean-up: Ontario
miners want to contribute on "legacy"
projects.(MINING)
Early one autumn morning in 2006, Chris Hamblin observed a flock of
migratory geese feeding on grass atop the covered tailings at the old
Kam Kotia mine near Timmins.
"That's what we wanted," . . .
Robert Lipic: MTI's CEO is at the core of the mining
industry.(FIVE NORTHERN ICONS)(Mining Technologies
International)(Occupatio
Mining is a core Canadian industry and Sudbury's Robert Lipic
has been at the cetner of it for more than 40 years.
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"Never in my fondest dreams did I ever envision I'd be . . .
Stove company stoking the fires of success: Manitoulin firm looks
to continue 30-year tradition.(NEWS)(Sedore Multi-Fuel Stoves)
Amidst the cows, goats and sheep of Scott Willis' sleepy farm
on Mani-toulin Island, you'll find welding tools, drill presses and
corrugated steel, all part of a growing multi-fuel stove . . .
Seeds of success 'don't quit,' says exporter:
customer service keeps Kropf Industrial thriving.(PARRY SOUND)(Peter
Kropf)(Interv
In a boating paradise like Georgian Bay, Kropf Industrial has built
a name for itself through quality workmanship and innovative premium
commercial dock construction know-how.
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Sault, Wawa meetings to spark northern growth plan.(IN
BRIEF)(Northern Ontario)(Brief article)
Northern Ontario residents and leaders will have the opportunity to
participate in the development of the draft of the Northern Ontario
Growth Plan through two sessions to be held Friday, May 23.
. . .
Creating new rules with tools.(NEWS)
It used to be that you would go to college or university, study
business, accounting or finance, work for 10 years climbing a corporate
ladder, then spend 10 or 15 years waiting for your manager to . . .
Northern Inc.(NEWS)
NORTHERN INC.
LISTING FROM FEB. 15 TO MAR. 27, 2008
ARIZONA CANADA INC. 02-20 THUNDER BAY
DR. TIM ZMIJOWSKYJ MEDICINE PROF. CORP. 02-15 SUDBURY
HRK ENTERPRISES . . .
Liberty Mines receives feasibility results for Timmins-area
mine.(AROUND THE NORTH)(Liberty Mines Inc. )(Report)(Brief
article)
Liberty Mines Inc. moved closer to bringing another Timmins-area
mine online following the receipt of a feasibility study for its
McWatters Nickel Deposit, located 29 kilometres southeast of the . . .
Head of Laurentian's Sport Marketing research institute
Olympics-bound.(AROUND THE NORTH)
Having recently stepped into the role of director of Laurentian
University's newly-minted Institute for Sport Marketing, Norm
O'Reilly is taking his knowledge to the world stage as part of
Canada's . . .
Detour Gold appoints new VP to lead feasibility study.(AROUND THE
NORTH)
Detour Gold Corporation has announced the appointment of a
vice-president corporate development.
Patrick Donovan will step into his new role with the launch of a
feasibility study of their . . .
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