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Inside Business PAGES CAROL Carpet SWEEZEY (LAFRANCE) Cleaning Agente D’imm / Sales Rep G’s & Services • Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning 360-8123 • Strip & Wax Floors • Spring Clean-Up inside Pager BI-MONTHLY MAY 2009 “We don’t cut corners. We clean them” 107 Fifth Ave. Timmins REALTY LTD. 264-5364 Tel: 360-2027 • Page: 360-6710 Brokerage business www.crworks.com/carolsweezey A TIMMINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION Chamber celebrates excellence The Timmins Chamber of Commerce pre- According to NOVA organizers Gary Marriott sented its 2009 NOVA Business Excellence and Joel Bergeron, planning the event required Awards to recipients at its gala awards ceremony a lot of time and effort, which all paid off in the on the evening of Thursday April 16. This year end. saw 16 NOVAs awarded to recognize the accom- “To be able to plan and execute such a high plishments of the business community. With calibre event for our region is a great accom- almost 475 nominees, finalists, recipients and plishment,” stated Marriott. “Based on the representatives of the business community in record attendance and the responses from peo- attendance, this year’s Nova proved to be the ple who attended the event, it was a true success highest ever attended gala in the history of the for nominees, finalists, recipients and all who illustrious event. attended the gala,” he added. This was the seventh annual celebration of “We congratulate all nominees, finalists and what is considered to be the premier event cele- recipients of the 2009 Nova Awards,” stated brating business excellence in our community. Bergeron. “This is the second year that Gary and In recognition of a year filled with milestones and anniversaries in the community, including I have organized the event, and it is rewarding to the kick-off of centennial celebrations of the see another successful event and one that con- City of Timmins and the Chamber’s own 60th tinues to grow. We’d like to thank everyone anniversary, the stellar awards ceremony paid a specially designed stage featuring two head and Lynn Bulloch of CTV Sudbury. involved, including our fellow committee homage to the rich history of the Porcupine frames, historic mining artwork, a special video The Nova Awards are not only meant to hon- members, event judges, Chamber staff, and our Mining Camp, with an elaborate ceremony and presentation of the pioneer Porcupine Camp, our and recognize the achievements of the busi- event sponsors, without which an evening like venue complete with mining themed décor. mining artifacts, core samples to the sparkling ness community, but also to give business pro- this would simply not be possible.” The venue, the historic McIntyre Arena, was final products. The evening was emceed by Art fessionals and community members the chance See Page 5 for a full listing of recipients and transformed to feature all that is mining — from Pultz, of Rogers Communications, Q92/EZ Rock to come together for a one of a kind event. accompanying photos. Drawings unveiled for Northern College’s new trades building On Monday April 20, government officials, floor and trade-specific shops, industrial science students, college staff, business and chamber rep- labs, classrooms and a lecture theatre. resentatives were on hand as representatives In August 2008, the Ministry of Training, from ANO Architects Inc. and Genivar unveiled Colleges and Universities committed $8 million the conceptual plans for Northern College’s new to Northern College’s multi-phase expansion, Trades and Technology Centre of Excellence. comprising the centre of excellence for trades On Monday April 20, government officials, students, college staff and chamber representatives were on hand as representa- The 30,000 square-foot expansion of the col- and technology, a centre of excellence for health tives from ANO Architects Inc. and Genivar unveiled the conceptual plans for Northern College’s new Trades and Technology lege will begin in July and is expected to be com- education and an integrated centre of excellence Centre of Excellence. Pictured at the unveiling are (L-R): Northern College board of governors first vice chairman Dave pleted in time for the 2010 college semester. The for emergency services. McGirr, board of governors member Stephen Petrovic, Northern College interim president Fred Gibbons, board of governors new facility will feature an open concept shop See Centre of Excellence on Page 10 second vice chairman Bob McBean, and ANO Architects president Andy Cotnam. ROSS, POPE & COMPANY “Your End-to-End Computer Solutions Provider” 101 Cedar St. South Chartered Accountants Timmins ON P4N 2G7 Tel: (705) 264-9484 Fax: (705) 264-0788 101 Cedar St. South E-mail: [email protected] Timmins ON P4N 2G7 Tel: (705) 264-9484 Fax: (705) 264-0788 ROSS POPE INC. E-mail: [email protected] “Helping You Achieve Your Goals In Your Business Consultants Is Our Goal In Our Business” 2 - MAY 2009 inside business Newest pewter ornament commemorates rich mining history of Porcupine Camp The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is while this year we have chosen a more pleased to announce the release of the latest prominent three-dimensional piece, which addition to its series of commemorative we are sure loyal collectors and first-time pewter ornaments. In recognition of the buyers alike will enjoy.” 100th anniversary of the Porcupine Mining The ornaments are approximately 1 inch Camp, the Tourism Committee at the in height and 2 inches in diameter and come Timmins Chamber of Commerce is releasing attractively gift boxed. A total of 500 orna- a pewter miner’s helmet as the newest mem- ments have been produced for sale. They are ber of the pewter ornament family. available for purchase at the Chamber’s This is the 8th pewter souvenir ornament Tourism Information Centre and at the that has been produced by the Tourism Shania Twain Centre. Each ornament costs Committee. Each year the committee selects $10.95 + taxes. a symbol that is of some importance to the Other available ornaments produced by community: 2009 marks the beginning of the committee depict the following local anniversary celebrations for the City of icons and landmarks: Timmins. The South Porcupine Arena (a.k.a. The “It made sense for our committee to pro- Barn) duce an ornament that recognizes mining The Daily Press/CKGB building ornament, and the 100th anniversary of the beginning circa 1962 of mining in Timmins,” stated Bruce Cowan, Hollinger Gold Mine Ore Bin Chair of the Tourism Committee. “We have Saint Anthony of Padua Cathedral decided to try something a little different this McIntyre Headframe year as well. All of the past ornaments were McIntyre Arena essentially flat with engraved depictions, Hollinger House Business Bulletin: Employees can’t afford to ignore health and safety BY GORD CONLEY ers who take the Act lightly may find them- procedures in place. cipline program for breaches of safety rules. RIOPELLE GRIENER PROFESSIONAL CORP selves in serious jeopardy. Employers must provide the appropriate These are only a few of the elements of Employers can’t afford to ignore health Offences under the Ontario Health & training and education to their employees, Due Diligence an employer must be able to and safety Safety Act are referred to as be able to produce documenta- establish to avoid exposure to charges and Every province and territory in Canada “strict liability” offences. tion confirming the comple- fines under the Act. has legislation in place designed to protect Once the Crown establishes, tion of that training, monitor All employers should give the Ontario the health and safety of all workers in the beyond a reasonable doubt, the the work-place and ensure Health & Safety Act and Due Diligence the workplace. Act was contravened, the onus employers are following the highest priority and attention. Employers In Ontario, the legislation is the Ontario shifts to the employer to estab- policies, practices and proce- simply can’t afford not to. Health & Safety Act, and the responsibility lish beyond the balance of dures. If you have any questions regarding the for workplace safety is shared by the probabilities (i.e. that it is more Supervisors must be ade- Ontario Health & Safety Act, feel free to con- employer, the supervisors and the employ- likely than not) that either the quately trained to ensure the tact Riopelle Griener at at 705-264-9591 or ees. employer had a reason-able protection of the workers. 866-624-1614 or online at www.rglaw.ca. When these responsibilities are not met, belief in a mistaken set of facts The courts have also found employers can face serious penalties. Gone or it had done everything “rea- that even in situations where a are the days of nominal fines. Companies sonably possibly in the circumstances” to worker was properly trained in the proper can be crippled by the consequences of a en-sure the incident did not take place. practice of any work task, the employer may serious safety violation. The second of those two defences, known be held responsible for not protecting the Occupational health and safety has as the Due Diligence Defence, is codified in worker against himself in the event of become a very serious element of each busi- the Act. Employers who practise Due injury. ness operation, large or small, and employ- Diligence must have written Occupational The employer must be able to establish, Health and Safety policies, practices and through documentation, a progressive dis- Come See Us! • Venez nous voir!! - Business Counselling & Financing • Conseils aux entreprises et financement The Venture Centre Le Centre de développement A Community Future Development Corporation Une Societè d’aide au développement des collectivités 134-38 Pine St. N. Suite 134-38 rue Pine N. bureau 134 • Timmins ON P4N 6K6 • Tel/Tél: 705-360-5800 • Téléc 705-360-5656 www.venturecentre.on.ca inside business MAY 2009 - 3 Ontario Budget lays foundation for stronger economic growth The Timmins Chamber of Commerce and efit consumers through price reductions.
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