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REALTY LTD. 264-5364 Brokerage business www.crworks.com/carolsweezey A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION Timmins Chamber welcomes Northland contract loss sparks new board, president Northern outcry With the last ballots being ably represented by counted, the membership some of the most pas - With a $122-million contract to refurbish GO Transit of the Timmins Chamber sionate, enthusiastic, and coaches awarded to a firm, voices across the of Commerce has official - dedicated business minds North have united to ask the province to instead con - ly elected to return four in the region.” sider awarding the contract to Ontario Northland. people to serve alongside The new additions to From the Federation of Northern Ontario two new individuals on the Board include Jason Municipalities to the City of Timmins and the cham - its 2011-12 Board of Laneville, general/sales bers of commerce of Timmins, Sudbury and North Bay, Directors. manager, CTV Television; the call has been uniform for Premier Dalton McGuinty Due to be sworn in and David Foster, a to take a second look at the decision by Metrolinx, a during the Chamber’s lawyer with Riopelle provincial agency. Annual General Meeting Griener Professional “Given Metrolinx’ status as an arm of the province, on Sept. 28, these indi - Corporation. and the relatively low disparity between the two lowest viduals will fill six open Electronic and print bidders, the decision-making process should also con - slots on the 21-member ballots were sent out to sider which would provide a greater return to provincial board, and will help each of the Chamber’s coffers, not to mention the economic prosperity of guide the direction of the 1,222 eligible voting Northern Ontario communities,” said 2010-11 organization’s advocacy members, who had near - Chamber President Gary Marriott. and service efforts ly a month to place their In early July, it was announced Metrolinx was giving through the coming Christine Leclair, incoming Chamber president for the 2011- vote for their board rep - 2012 year, accepts the gavel from past president Gary Marriott. the five-year contract to -based Canadian chamber year. resentation. Allied Diesel Railway Industries on the basis of the low - “This year’s board of Each board member est bidding price. and I look forward to 2011-12 Chamber year. directors is made up of serves a two-year term, The bid from Ontario Northland, which is currently working with them,” said “The general member - members whose unique after which they can completing a similar project for Metrolinx at its North Christine Leclair, incom - ship should be confident mix of talents will strong - apply for re-election, for a Bay facilities, was ing president for the in knowing they are ly benefit the Chamber, maximum of three terms. $2.5 million higher, a difference of 1.68 per cent. The decision sparked an immediate response from North Bay city council, which argued Metrolinx failed Meet the 2011–12 Board of Directors to take into account the impact such a decision would have on provincial finances. The move will mean a loss Position Company Position Company of $6.2 million to the Ontario treasury, argued Mayor Al McDonald. PRESIDENT Terry DiTullio** Norfab Metal & Machine What’s more, handing the contract to an out-of- Christine Leclair Leclair Planning Consultancy David Foster* Riopelle Griener Professional Corp. province company would “lead to the destruction” of 109 direct jobs at the North Bay facility, he added. PAST PRESIDENT Claude J. Gagnon** Claude J. Gagnon Professional Photography Gary Marriott Marriott Management Group When the loss of an additional 220 indirect jobs is fac - John Labine Lake Shore Gold Corp. tored in, the total economic loss comes up to an esti - TREASURER mated $260 million. Jason Laneville* CTV Televison Inc. Rick Briand BDC Although he has yet to directly address the issue, Tony Leggett Xstrata Copper McGuinty sent a letter to the City of North Bay, indi - BOARD MEMBERS cating that council’s views will be taken into considera - Bill McMillan Pocupine Gold Mines – Goldcorp Ltd. Phil Barton Lucid Networks Corporation tion. Shannin Metatawabin De Beers Canada – Victor Mine Bill Belanger J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. However, Nipissing MPP Monique Smith has said in Peter Murray** Ontario Power Generation media reports that the decision could not be overturned Kurt Bigeau Sun Life Financial without exposing the province to multimillion-dollar Josh Bond Riopelle Griener Professional Corp. Mike O’Blenis Eacom Timber Corp. lawsuits from Canadian Allied Diesel. Art Pultz Rogers Communications (Q92/EZ Rock) In response, the province has provided $10 million in Wayne Bozzer Timmins Family YMCA funding to Ontario Northland to refurbish its own Polar * Denotes election to the 2011-2012 board of directors ** Denotes re-election to the 2011-2012 board of directors Alan Thorne Tembec Bear Express rail cars.

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Excitement was in the air as processing plant began in April. shovels hit the ground in Once in full swing, the plant’s Cochrane to mark construction throughput will reach between of the regional headquarters for 55,000 tonnes and 61,000 Detour Gold’s new open-pit tonnes per day, with average gold mine, which will be the annual gold production of largest gold project in Canada. 649,000 ounces. More than 300 people assem - The scope of the project was bled not lost on Cochrane Mayor July 12 to celebrate the official Peter Politis, who spoke about beginnings of the regional the “exciting” impact the proj - office, which will serve as a hub ect will have on Northern for the Detour Lake mine, Ontario communities, many of employing up to 40 people. which have already begun to With up to 10,000-square-feet benefit. of space, the site will be used “This day marks a turning for administrative, finance, and point for Cochrane, and we are logistics purposes, and will also excited to be an important part provide parking for mine work - of this venture,” said Politis. ers. “Detour Gold is a driving force The office stands as a symbol behind northeastern Ontario of the $1.2 billion Detour Gold becoming a leader in the is spending on pre-production province.” capital expenditures in the Politis and Panneton were region as required for the con - joined by representatives from struction of the mine. Provincial, municipal and Aboriginal representatives gathered in Cochrane in July to celebrate the official ground - local communities, On hand for the event was breaking for the construction of Detour Gold’s regional headquarters. including the Moose Cree First Gerald Panneton, president and Nation and Wahgoshig First CEO of Detour Gold, who Detour Gold took possession of Panneton, but for the region as out the site’s Nation, as well as the Taykwa remarked that the occasion was the past-producing property a whole. 21-year life. Tagamou First Nation, which also a symbol of his vision of from Pelangio Mines, and how More than 1,000 workers With an eye on extending blessed the land as part of the the open pit project becoming a much the team has accom - have been employed in the that life and looking for future ceremony. reality. plished in such a short time. mine’s construction phase, potential, the company recently Also on hand for the ceremo - “We are looking forward to Since 2007, Detour Gold has which is slated to finish at the increased its 2011 exploration ny were Minister of Northern the development and successes completed more than 500,000 end of 2012. Once production budget from $14 million to Development Mines and of this project which will help metres of drilling and already begins by the first quarter of $20 million, which will be Forestry Michael Gravelle and define the future for northeast - has nearly 15 million ounces of 2013, the mine will be Canada’s largely be spent on activities in Attorney General Chris Bentley, ern Ontario,” said Panneton. gold in reserves — something largest gold-mining operation, and around its Detour Lake who shared their congratulatory He also reflected on the five that bodes well not only for the and is expected to provide at property. remarks to the Detour Gold years that have passed since future of the mine, said least 500 full-time jobs through - Construction on the mine’s team and the town of Cochrane. New fund open Northern leaders urge more to Ontario exporters inclusion in regional planning Input from Think North II summits released Money provided for assessments, managerial hires The province should focus on continu - ing to work with Northern Ontario stake - A new pilot program is now available ® Clean Technology (including renew - holders as well as the private sector as it for SMEs seeking to better understand able energy and environmental technolo - develops two regional economic plan - and build their capacity to undertake gies) ning areas, according to attendees of a export-focused activities and thereby ® Exportable Professional Services (e.g. pair of mid-summer conferences. improve their ability to access foreign architecture, engineering, urban plan - The province recently released the them with “existing and emerging priori - markets. ning) summary of input gathered during these ty economic sectors.” Established by the Ontario Chamber of ® ICT, including digital media events, which were hosted by the In response to these ideas, attendees of Commerce with funding from the ® Life Sciences Ministry of Northern Development, the summits argued that their success will Ontario government, the program offers Additionally, applicants seeking fund - Mines and Forestry’s Think North II depend in large part on the North speak - money for companies to conduct an ing for the export readiness assessment Summits, held in Thunder Bay on June ing with one voice, and in so doing, export readiness assessment, or to hire an must have annual sales between 13-14, and in Sudbury on June 15-16. engaging youth as well as Aboriginal and export manager for up to 12 months. $500,000 and $3.5 million. Those seek - Designed to help shape two pilot municipal communities to develop a con - The former can ing to apply for assistance with hiring an regional economic planning areas as laid sistent but accurate message. be funded up to export manager out in the Northern Ontario Growth Businesses and entrepreneurs must also $5,000, while the must have Plan, the meetings included more than be brought into the discussion, they latter can be fund - between $3.5 570 delegates from municipalities and argued, though everyone – from commu - ed up to $50,000; million and $20 First Nations communities as well as rep - nities to individuals – must be willing to the costs of these million in sales. resentatives from education, economic leave “titles and towns” at the door. activities will be These sales lev - development, and government. As the process continues and partner - shared equally els must have Virtual attendance was also encouraged ships develop, however, everyone involved between applicants been achieved via webcast at 25 videoconference sites should “guard against unhelpful competi - and the fund. within the last throughout the North. tion amongst communities,” they said. Businesses interested two years. These regional economic planning They also outlined the ideal results of in the program must meet a A reference from the areas will be split roughly across north - these plans, which would include a host of eligibility criteria, includ - Ontario Ministry of Economic eastern and northwestern Ontario, and vibrant “creative economy” that lives in ing having been a registered company Development and Trade must also be will help dictate how economic develop - and leads from Northern Ontario, which for at least two years, and currently estab - provided. ment, labour market and infrastructure would become a lifestyle destination. lished and operating in Ontario. Applicants may only apply for one issues are handled and planned for. Youth and Aboriginal communities alike Given the SME-focused nature of the funded activity, and only expenses According to the Growth Plan, these would be key to the creation of econom - program, the applicants must have incurred after the project approval date plans will involve collaboration between ic growth opportunities in an area that between five and 500 employees. will be eligible. municipalities, Aboriginal communities, would balance development with envi - Applicants must also fall within one of Businesses need not be members of the Francophone communities and their ronmental responsibility, they said. the so-called “priority sectors” of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in order institutions, business and industry, edu - The results of these discussions will be Ministry of Economic Development and to be eligible. cation and research sectors, and commu - used by the Northern Advisory Trade, which are as follows: For more information about the nity organizations. Committee as well as the pilot imple - ® Advanced Manufacturing Ontario Exporters Fund and for instruc - The plans will also identify the area’s mentation teams to develop the frame - ® Aerospace tions on how to apply, please visit economic strengths, challenges and work for the two pilot regional economic ® Building Products and Construction www.ontarioexporters.ca opportunities while working to align development planning areas. inside business SEPTEMBER 2011 - 3 Looking back Looking forward With new Timmins Chamber of Commerce president Christine Leclair With past Timmins Chamber of Commerce president Gary Marriott Q: Tell us a little bit about your Q: Tell us a little bit about your background. background and how you got involved I have been working as a system plan - with the Timmins Chamber of ner across northeastern Ontario since Commerce. 1999, initially in the public sector for a I first got involved with the Timmins non-political organization responsible for Chamber of Commerce with the Nova the implementation of planning process - Awards in 2005. That year, the awards es in support of policy initiatives put evening was being hosted by forth by the provincial government. NorthernTel, who was my employer at Then I transitioned to the private sec - the time. I joined the Nova committee to tor as a small business owner. Leclair help with the logistics involved with the Planning Consultancy specializes in building, as the awards ceremony was strategic planning, systemic research, and being held in the garage portion of the inter-organizational collaboration. facilities. I enjoyed the experience of I have lived in Timmins my entire life helping out, and I came to realize that with the exception of a 10-year period. the Chamber was a great asset to the Like many, I left to complete my studies community. With that in mind, I soon and returned to this great community to become more involved on other commit - raise my children and be closer to family. tees, and later that year, I decided to run I am married to Jamieson Pouw and have in the election for a position on the two boys, Frederic and Vincent. Board. Q: When and how did you first get Q: Of which accomplishments from involved with the Timmins Chamber your year as Chamber President are of Commerce? you most proud? Over the years, I have been approached Christine Leclair The accomplishment that I’m most Gary Marriott and asked to put my name forward. But proud of in my capacity as Chamber the real motivation came in 2009 when a President would be helping the leaders of mentor of mine encouraged me to join the City of Timmins to commit to devel - the Chamber Board. He felt that my oping a long-term vision for our commu - involvement in various local projects, I feel prepared to be ‘the nity. This was an exercise that the City governance experience, and knowledge of health and social services organizations voice’ of business in our inherently knew would be very impor - I think it’s important to stay tant, but was having a difficult time in could be an asset to the Board. “ community. getting it going. We worked with Mayor involved in the community, Once involved, it became obvious to Tom Laughren and the Community “ me that the health of a community and I can’t think of a better CHRISTINE LECLAIR impacts the economic health of its busi - Adjustment Committee to help develop incoming president of the way for me to do so than nesses, and that I could bring an impor - the process. The Chamber also held a Timmins Chamber of Commerce membership survey to provide input to to have a continued role tant perspective to discussions. the overall vision. A task force made up within the Chamber. Q: How do you feel that your back - Board representatives as well as Chamber ground has prepared you to be success - developments. The Chamber has a members was also struck to contribute to GARY MARRIOTT ful in your role as Chamber president? role to play to ensure that the business the creation of this survey, and to pro - outgoing president of the My background is planning. Planning community has the information and sup - vide additional feedback. Timmins Chamber of Commerce revolves around mobilizing people with ports they require to create and pursue The other thing that I’m very proud of a stake in an issue, developing a good opportunities. within my term as president is the sheer comprehension of the issue from all per - Q: What have you learned from pre - degree to which our membership has around to provide support to our spectives, crafting solutions that are vious Chamber presidents? become involved in the Chamber, from incoming president, Christine. There are widely supported, and then advocating The presidency is a one-year term, board meetings to Lunch and Learn ses - also some committees on which I still for implementation. which is a very short timeframe when sions, to events like the Christmas party, have more work to do, and which I plan With my background and knowledge one is dealing with policy and advocacy Evening in Italy, to the Annual Members’ to be a part of. I think it’s important to of the community, along with the expe - work. The presidents that I have worked Golf Tournament, and of course the stay involved in the community, and I rience of the other 20 Directors, 840-plus with are exceptional leaders who know Nova Awards. can’t think of a better way for me to do Chamber members, past presidents, and how to advocate and advance our mem - All these events were sold out with so than to have a continued role within staff, I feel prepared to be “the voice” of bers’ main priorities; they are focused on record attendance, which tells me that the Chamber. our business community. a manageable number of issues, and are we as a Chamber are doing things right, Q: What advice do you have for Q: What are you most looking forward excellent collaborators. The Chamber’s providing benefits for our membership: incoming president Christine Leclair? to accomplishing during your term? capacity to fulfill its mandate has been the business community. My advice for Christine is to make Aligning the priorities of our Chamber strengthened during each of their terms. Q: What was the biggest challenge proper use of the Board of Directors, as members with those identified in the Q: What could the Chamber do to that you faced this year as Chamber we have a great group with excellent Timmins 2020 community strategic further help local business? President? leaders, with varied backgrounds. planning process. The business commu - I was struck by a comment made by a The biggest challenge during my term Tapping into their knowledge and com - nity has been a strong advocate of the small business owner who recently ran for was in having to juggle time. We have a mitment to help generate ideas and need for a clear vision and strategic election to the Chamber’s Board. He very active Chamber, and my wanting to input, and to simply get things done is directions for our City. Now that the stressed to me the importance of ensuring be involved with all the Chamber activi - positively crucial. planning is underway, we have a respon - that small businesses have a stronger voice ties was a bit of a time challenge. Also, I’d suggest picking a few key things sibility to support the process and take and higher profile within the Chamber, Q: What are your plans for the you would like to improve or change, ownership of priorities that can benefit given their importance to our economy. future? and focus the bulk of your energy on the business community. His message is one that I will take to our As immediate past president, I will be those. I am also eager to explore how we can new Board in September as we determine enhance our involvement in Ring of Fire our strategic directions for 2011/12.

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A beautiful sunny after - Men’s Longest Putt: Spa noon awaited the 160 JACQUES TRUDEL CGV Builders golfers who participated Sponsored by: Royal Bank City of Timmins in this year’s Timmins of Canada Davidson De Laplante Chamber of Commerce and Royal Tire Days Inn Annual Members Golf Closest to the Pin, Hole De Beers Victor Mine Tournament, held July 14 # 9: Discount Car & Truck at the Spruce Needles BRIAN WALSH Rentals Golf Club. BBQ sponsored by: N. Dr. Chisholm, Flondra, With more than 65 Lacroix Plumbing & Chisholm and Yade member businesses spon - Heating Ltd. Dundee Wealth soring holes and donat - EVENT SPONSORS: East Side Mario’s ing prizes, the popular De Beers Canada Victor Footman Footcare annual event was a suc - Mine Services cess as participants Topper’s Pizza Gord’s Rentals enjoyed 18 holes of golf, Porcupine Springs Grand & Toy| with Topper’s Pizza sup - Complimentary shuttle Heritage Paving plying a mid-afternoon sponsored by: Hampton Inn snack. Wyatt Image Solutions J & B Cycle & Marine Ladies winners of the Members Golf Tournament were (L-R) Tricia Whelan, Trina St. Amour, The day ended with a HOLE SPONSORS: James Toyota Lyne Miron and Carol Sweezey, of the Credit Bureau of Timmins. delicious prime rib dinner EastLink Kal Tire at the Spruce Needles BDC KIA Timmins/Stewart Golf Club house, where Gorf Contracting Ltd. Vehicle Leasing winners in the four-per - Davidson de Laplante N. Lacroix Plumbing & son 18-hole best ball Insurance Heating LTd. scramble were Brokers Ltd. BMT Insurance announced. Panels & Pipes/Rental Levis Foodland Although a few golfers House Maslack Supply Limited came out on top, every Wyatt Image Solutions Mike’s Restaurant golfer received a prize for Porcupine Gold Mines— Mikey’s their efforts. Goldcorp Canada Ltd. MOE Accounting Winners in the four- Ontario Power Napa Auto Parts person 18-hole best ball Generation NEOnet scramble: BMT Insurance New Tin Shop Closest to the hard-hat: KIA of Timmins Northern College of CAROL SWEEZEY Al Poulin Financial Applied Arts & Sponsored by: Chartrand Services Technology Equipment Xstrata Copper Kidd Northern Ontario Putting Contest: Operations Appraisals Winners of the Members Golf Tournament in the Mens category were (L-R) Pierre Lacroix, MARTY NADEAU Porcupine Advance Ontario Power Lance Turgeon, Rene Roy, Alex Robichaud, from N. Lacroix Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Sponsored by: BMT Printers Generation Insurance and Mario De Beers Canada Victor Panels & Pipes Morin of the Chamber Mine Incorporated Group Insurance Plan BMO Bank of Montreal Part Source Ladies Closest to the Ross Pope & Company Paul Ayotte Insurance Pin: LLP Brokers TRINA ST. AMOUR MOE Commercial Paul Davis Systems Sponsored by: Hampton Accounting Porcupine Canvas Inc. Inn Sudbury Paul Davis Systems Provost Roofing Men’s Closest to the Northern Environmental Royal Bank of Canada Pin: Services Royal Tire MARK TORCHIA PRIZE SPONSORS Shell Auto Mall Sponsored by: Northern Acklands-Granger Spruce Needles Inc. Environmental Services Air Creebec The Brick Ladies Longest Drive: Al Poulin Financial Thunder Airlines LILY BATISE Services Timberland Ford Sponsored by: Dr. ATCO Structures & Timmins Garage Chisholm, Flondra, Logistics Timmins Honda Chisholm and Yade BESTECH Timmins Inn & Suites Men’s Longest Drive: BDC Timmins Mazda MARTIN NADEAU BMT Insurance & Timmins Nissan Sponsored by: Dr. Financial Services Toffanello’s Fresh Pasta Chisholm, Flondra, Boston Pizza Union Gas Chisholm and Yade CAA North & East Vogl’s Pharmacy Longest Drive: DIANE Ontario Waste Management of BERGERON Caisse Populaire Canada Sponsored by: Cedar Canadian Tire Wyatt Image Solutions Meadows Resort & Spa Casey’s Bar & Grill Xstrata Copper and Thunder Airlines Cedar Meadow Resort & EastLink

Winners of the Members Golf Tournament in the Mixed category were (L-R) Dave Cook, Debbie Cook, Carole Duguay, Bill Plaunt, who were from Atlas Copco Mining & Construction Canada, N. Lacroix Plumbing & Heating Ltd. and East Side Mario’s Restaurant. inside business SEPTEMBER 2011 - 5 Inaugural Young (& Young-at-Heart) Professionals’ Golf Tournament tee-off a success

Even the weather couldn't dampen the spirits of the 60 players who partici - pated in the inaugural Young (and Young-at-Heart) Professionals Golf Tournament, held on August 10 at the Hollinger Golf Club. Hosted by the Timmins Young Professionals, of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, the first annual event was a rousing success with attendees playing nine holes before enjoying a chicken parmesan dinner. The occasion proved to be a popular YP Golf Tournament Second-Best Team – one, providing both young and young- Gorf Manufacturing & Contracting. at-heart professionals the opportunity to network and win some great prizes, throughout the day, which was spon - sored by 40 local businesses. Although a few teams and individuals were recognized for their golfing skills, every player of the tournament was awarded a prize for their efforts. Winners in the nine-hole best ball scramble: Best Team GUIHO SAW SALES & MARINE LTD. Second-Best Team YP Golf Tournament Best Team – Guiho Saw Sales & Marine Ltd. YP Golf Tournament “Most Honest” Team – GORF MANUFACTURING & CON - The Venture Centre. TRACTING Third-Best Team Credit Counselling Services of Cochrane RIOPELLE GRIENER PROFESSIONAL Thunder Airlines CORPORATION Northern College of Applied Arts & ‘Most Honest’ Team Technology THE VENTURE CENTRE Terrafix Men’s Longest Drive Royal Bank of Canada MATHIEU LABELLE-BELANGER Toffanello’s Fresh Pasta Ladies’ Longest Putt Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa SHAWNA MCGEE Algoma University Men’s Closest to the Pin NEOnet Inc. BRAD NORKUM Memory Lane Data Recovery Men’s Closest to the Pin David Foster, Riopelle Griener STEVE ROBERT Professional Corporation Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan LLP – EVENT SPONSOR: Barristers & Solicitors Université de Hearst Dumas Mine Contracting CART SPONSOR: Kurt Bigeau – Sun Life Financial COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE: Wyatt Image Solutions HOLE SPONSORS: The Business Enterprise Centre Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan LLP – Barristers & Solicitors hrmonize Core Business Solutions – Xerox Authorized Dealer Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic David Foster, Riopelle Griener Professional Corporation In Touch Therapy – Kelli Monahan Northern Ontario Worker’s Association KFC Sotres/Strovan Enterprise Ltd. TEE SPONSORS: Northern Ontario Worker’s Association Wyatt Image Solutions KIA of Timmins BMT Insurance & Financial Services Computerized Lettering & Signs Ross, Pope & Company LLP PRIZE TABLE SPONSORS: Timmins Garage Incoporated Gorf Contracting Ltd. Timmins Chamber of Commerce Paul Davis Systems Kal Tire Xstrata Copper Kidd Operations Woodchuckers Manufacturing Guiho Saw Sales & Marine Ltd. BMT Insurance & Financial Services J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. The Venture Centre – Le Centre de Développement Timmins Economic Development Corporation BESTECH Ross, Pope & Company LLP OCP Royal Tire of Timmins Ltd. 6 - SEPTEMBER 2011 inside business Working out a winning strategy

The opportunity to return demand. been extremely supportive of home and help people to THE MONTH The new facility allowed her Dagenais’ vision. get healthy has led to a ULY MEMBER OF to realize her vision of what she “The physicians here are won - 15-year Timmins success J wanted Rehab Plus to truly be derful, always referring patients story for Linda Dagenais, by offering more space for early and encouraging both fit - owner of Rehab Plus. equipment, plenty of windows, ness and physiotherapy.” As one of the most com - and a second-floor walking To give back for this local sup - prehensive fitness centres track that overlooks the main port, Rehab Plus sponsors many in the city, Rehab Plus workout room. events throughout Timmins, such offers rehabilitation and The move to the new loca - as the Golden Trails Festival, the kinesiology services, as well tion also allowed Dagenais to “Heart of Gold” Triathlon, a as physiotherapy, and state- begin a new cardiac rehabilita - Ladies Night at the Hollinger, as of-the-art fitness equipment. tion and chronic disease pro - well as ringette and hockey teams It’s a one-size-fits-all-needs gram, which seemed like an throughout the year. concept cultivated by obvious progression for the Rehab Plus also promotes an Dagenais, a registered phys - centre. active lifestyle outside of the cen - iotherapist who also serves This offering in particular tre by providing a free walking as clinical director. was something she was pas - program every Tuesday morning “I find it so rewarding to sionate about implementing, until the nip of the winter strikes help people make changes in as such a program hadn’t in the fall. The program has a 15- their lives, both by encourag - previously been offered in minute warmup, a 45-minute ing physical fitness, and Timmins. It also came at a walk, and complimentary fruit through rehabilitation,” said time when Timmins had a provided by Pick of the Crop as a Dagenais. high demand for such servic - snack afterwards. After graduating from the es, as the city had developed These types of unique offerings University of Ottawa in 1992, some of the highest rates of help Rehab Plus to reflect Dagenais began as a physiother - cardiac disease in the province. Timmins’ changing health needs, apist at Laurentian Hospital for From left to right: Kevin Wallingford, certified personal trainer, Rehab Plus; However, Rehab Plus faces con - something Dagenais and her two years, followed by two years Linda Dagenais, owner, Rehab Plus; Gary Marriott, president, Timmins stant obstacles in trying to make team look to continue doing in at a private clinic in Sudbury. Chamber of Commerce; Art Pultz, chair, Timmins Chamber of Commerce’s this program more accessible to the near future with plans to When she connected with a Marketing and Communications Committee. local residents who suffer from expand and grow their slate of chiropractor who urged her to cardiac disease, as there is a lack programs. supply Timmins with the cutting- With that, she moved back in After 10 short years, the popu - of available funding for cardiac For more information on what edge facility it needed, she saw 1996, and within the walls of the lar facility outgrew its space, forc - rehabilitation programs. Rehab Plus has to offer, please the opportunity to follow her old St. Mary’s Hospital, she ing Dagenais to expand to its cur - Regardless, the program has visit their website at dream of owning a fitness and opened Rehab Plus with her hus - rent location within an old received strong support from the www.rehabandfitness.net, call rehabilitation centre in her band, Richard Dagenais, a kinesi - Catholic church on Dale Avenue active medical community in the them at 705-264-4050, or drop by hometown. ologist with a business degree. to fit the community’s growing surrounding areas, which has their facility at 181 Dale Ave.

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In many ways, Le Loup Beaulieu, manager of sales at placement at the station. FM is like any other radio THE MONTH Le Loup FM. Le Loup is always exploring station, offering local ST MEMBER OF “It’s for everybody.” new opportunities to have news, weather and Top 40 AUGU While the station’s tight-knit their message heard, such as hits. three-person staff — which making use of the “new wave” However, at the heart of also includes DJs Marcel of modern media. Le Loup lies a story about Marcotte and Olivier Beaulieu, who has been the station lending the Charbonneau — embrace this with the station for 13 years, francophone community a distinctive approach, Le Loup has learned how important it voice that stretches across continues its long-standing is to adapt to these various five markets in northeast - tradition of serving as a hub trends in technology in order ern Ontario, reaching more for the francophones of the to stay relevant as a media than 100,000 listeners. North. outlet. Le Loup had its origins in Le Loup’s community reach For example, the station has CFCL, which became the has been further expanded garnered a following on first French radio station in through collaborative work Facebook and has developed Ontario when it was found - with its sister publication, an iPhone app that allows ed 60 years ago by L’Express de Timmins, a fran - users to listen to Le Loup J. Conrad Lavigne, from cophone newspaper that is wherever they go. Cochrane. offered throughout the city and The emergence of new tech - Throughout the years, the in the region’s universities, col - nologies and the effect they station’s call sign has been leges, high schools. play on media outlets is evi - changed to CHYK-FM, with Together, the two media out - dent during a casual tour of the station itself having lets provide opportunities to the facility. changed hands a number of be heard and to advertise local What once would have times. events. boasted wall-to-wall buttons In January 2009, it came From left to right: Art Pultz, chair, Timmins Chamber of Commerce’s The station’s staff finds that now runs off a single laptop into the possession of Paul Marketing and Communications Committee; Olivier Charbonneau, DJ, Le it is equally important to pro - computer. Lefebvre, a Sudbury-based Loup FM; Sylvie Beaulieu, sales manager, Le Loup FM; Marcel Marcotte, DJ, vide opportunities for local This kind of adaptation is lawyer who rebranded the sta - Le Loup FM; Gary Marriott, president, Timmins Chamber of Commerce. youth, such as partnering with something that Le Loup plans tion Le Loup FM — La Voix various local post-secondary to continue to use as they du Nord (the Voice of the of Top 40 hits in both French Kapuskasing, Chapleau and education institutions to offer expand in northeastern North). and English, the station caters Sudbury. co-op placements. Ontario, while maintaining Since then, Le Loup has to not only the francophone “The main focus of Le Loup Charbonneau is a living their focus of offering not made a unique name for itself population, but also the was to reach the francophone example of how effective this only the Francophone com - by changing to a more inclu - anglophone populations of community, but it’s reaching approach can be, having been munity a voice, but unifying sive format. By airing a mix Timmins, Hearst, more than that,” said Sylvie hired after completing his own the North. 8 - SEPTEMBER 2011 inside business Timmins 2020 process generates 3,000 suggestions: project leader Clearlogic Consulting Professionals’ Ron Leduc provides update With public consulta - lots of emphasis on Now that we’ve got the public input data to tion sessions for the increasing long-term the go-ahead from the see what people are say - Timmins 2020 strategic planning, improving Steering Committee to ing. planning process having local infrastructure and bring our five strategic TCOC: Do you have wrapped up, project From the beginning, the Steering enhancing quality of life directions forward, we’re anything to add before partners are looking at Committee really wanted to make this a services. building specific recom - we close? creating a big-picture “ TCOC: What were mendations under each I think it would be framework for local transparent and open process, so we’ve set the biggest challenges one. great to acknowledge decision-making over up a website just for Timmins 2020 infor - during the study? This is where a lot of the partners in this the coming years. I think it’s that for a the public input is com - planning process: the Although a plan has mation. We post progress reports on the strategic plan to be ing into play, along with City of Timmins, the been developed, it is website every few weeks, and you can even effective, you need to the research that we’ve Timmins Economic still a work in progress, get as much public done on what works in Development and will require final download the public input data to see what input as possible, and community economic Corporation and the approval from the people are saying. that can be challenging. diversification. We’ll Timmins Chamber of Timmins Community The other thing is that have a draft ready for Commerce. We’ve also Adjustment Steering RON LEDUC strategic planning can the Committee by late worked with a dedicated Committee this fall. Clearlogic Consulting Professionals, be a tough concept to summer. Steering Committee that We spoke with the on the Timmins 2020 strategic planning process get your head around. TCOC: Is any of this includes a cross-section Timmins 2020 project We tried to find differ - information available of people from the com - manager, Ron Leduc of ing on strategic indus - pay lower taxes than the ent ways to help people to the public yet? munity. Clearlogic Consulting tries; building creative other four major understand how their From the beginning, The plan received Professionals, to get an ways to invest in the Northern Ontario cities ideas and input fit into the Steering Committee funding support from update and see how the community; and (Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. the long-term plan. In really wanted to make the Ministry of Training, process has been going. enhancing community Marie, Sudbury and the end, we had more this a transparent and Colleges and TCOC: What are your amenities. What was North Bay). Another one than 3,000 suggestions open process, so we’ve Universities. And if peo - main findings for the interesting was that was that people realize and ideas for how to set up a website just for ple want to get more Timmins 2020 Strategic these are not only that they aren’t as make Timmins a more Timmins 2020 informa - information, they can Plan? strategies that people in engaged in the commu - diversified and stable tion. We post progress visit the website at When we looked at all Timmins want to see nity as much as they community. reports on the website www.timmins.ca and the data — the public carried out, but the could be, and they really TCOC: So what’s every few weeks, and click on the Timmins input, the best practices, research we did shows want to find ways to next? you can even download 2020 button. the research — we saw they also happen to be change that. five themes emerge. highly correlated with TCOC: How does They include better two- sustainable economies. your study mesh with way communications TCOC: Were there the Timmins Chamber between the city and any surprises during survey on what its the public; increasing the process? members hoped for community confidence A couple. One was from city hall? and pride; expanding that even though we The Chamber results the role of business sup - often think our taxes are aligned with our own port services and focus - really high, we actually consultation findings … Timmins Chamber unveils new ambassador program Volunteer initiative to offer better member support

To better serve its members by provid - Ambassadors by giving them the oppor - ing them with additional support, the tunity for exposure – for themselves, and Timmins Chamber of Commerce is offi - for their respective companies. cially launching a new volunteer By being the first to meet new Ambassador Program this fall. Chamber members and by being Through this initiative, a handful of involved in Chamber functions and interested members will be able to serve community events, Ambassadors will as Ambassadors during the coming year, increase their own professional recogni - acting as crucial liaisons between the tion and networking opportunities sim - Chamber and other members. ply through their service. This will involve making members feel In exchange, Ambassadors act as front- more comfortable during the organiza - line representatives, building long-term tion’s many annual functions and relationships with new and existing events, and will encourage new members members – an important role that links to be involved in the Chamber through the Chamber, its members, and the com - personal visits that will also help deter - munity. mine how they can be better served. This volunteer team of entrepreneurs In essence, those who choose to serve and business professionals will be as Ambassadors will help build member acknowledged for their commitment and commitment and increase member generous donation of time and participa - retention, responding to members’ needs tions in functions held by the Chamber. while reinforcing the value of Chamber If you are a Chamber member who membership. wants to make new contacts and help They will also encourage meaningful others gain business exposure and share participation in the various programs the benefits and excitement of Chamber and services that are on offer to members membership by becoming an – often at little to no cost. Ambassador, contact the Timmins However, this program will not only Chamber of Commerce today at (705) help improve the experience of member - 360-1900, or via email at ship for others, but will also benefit the [email protected]. inside business SEPTEMBER 2011 - 9 New member profiles Presidential Air Inc Sarah Romanowski With respect to writing, Paul is current - one of the directors for the 2005 ly on contract with Pokeweed Press to Canadian Little League Championship. TRANSPORTATION – AIRLINES HEALTH – HEALTH CARE SERVICES publish the first of three novels in a jun - Since arriving on the automotive scene, Presidential Air Inc is an air charter Alternative health services specializing ior fiction series. He also writes television my goal has always been and will always service provider with pick-up locations in naturopathic medicine, nutritional series and has delivered several pitches be to give my customers 100% effort dur - across Ontario, Quebec and the and weight loss techniques, acupuncture, over the past two years to broadcasting ing the buying process and especially Maritimes. We offer services such as VIP detoxification and lifestyle modification. companies (CTV, CBC, Canwest Global, after-sale service. I am committed to this charters, business charters, special event Showcase) and production companies. As goal: to work for my clients, to ensure charters and cargo service. well, Paul has offered his services to oth - the highest level of satisfaction. I am real - Flying with Presidential Air is a cost- HRPA of Ontario ers in writing speeches, essays, letters, ly proud to work at this dealership effective and stress-free way of travel. obituaries, short stories and even novels. because the philosophy here at Chenier ORGANIZATIONS – NON-PROFIT Toffanello Consultant Services Inc. Motors matches mine exactly. Chenier Arrive minutes before take-off and fly ORGANIZATIONS when you want, where you want. We are offers a variety of services with Paul in the Motors Limited is the only Five Star lead. He has a team of professionals wait - Certified Dealer in the area, the highest here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 The Human Resources Professionals days a year. (www.presidentialair.ca) ing to serve our community and beyond, award a dealership can achieve. Chenier Association (HRPA) is Canada’s HR and he looks forward to engaging with Motors undergoes extensive training, as thought leader with more than 19,000 leaders within our business community. well as stringent testing and inspections DOG Contracting members in 28 chapters across Ontario. It Paul can be reached by phone and fax so that you, the customer, can be totally connects its membership to an and his contact information is below. satisfied with your dealership. In closing, CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL CONTRACTORS unmatched range of HR information Paul provides workshops, professional I would like to say that I can assure you / CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES resources, events, professional develop - recruitment services, as well as guidance that purchasing a car from Jack Dugas Has been in the construction business ment and networking opportunities, and and assistance in book development. Paul will be the best experience you can have since May 4, 2009. Will work in residen - annually hosts Canada’s largest HR con - also offers ghostwriting for those who have and I would like to make you my client tial, industrial and mining sectors. Areas ference. In Ontario, HRPA issues the an idea but who do not want to do the for life. The referrals I receive from my of expertise are form work, general car - Certified Human Resources Professional writing themselves. Information and rates clients and friends have been the single pentry, etc. (CHRP) designation, the national stan - are available upon request. Watch for an most important asset in my growth as a dard for excellence in human resources upcoming Writing Workshop opportunity! Sales Professional with Chenier Motors management and the Senior Human Limited. You can rest assured that your Far Northeast Training Board Resources Professional (SHRP) designa - loyalty is greatly appreciated. I am one tion, reserved for high-impact HR leaders. Northern Safety Solutions salesperson who believes my responsibili - (Hearst): (www.hrpa.ca) PROFESSIONAL – CONSULTANTS ties extend far beyond the closing date of ORGANIZATIONS – NON-PROFIT any sale. Please let me know whenever I ORGANIZATIONS NSS has staff and associates that spe - can be of service to you. Vested Wellness cialize in: 1. Developing Health and The FNETB is one of 21 Local Boards in [www.cheniermotors.com] PROFESSIONAL – CONSULTANTS Safety Policies and Procedures utilizing Ontario. The FNETB is a non-profit the WSIB Workwell Audit criteria. 2. community-based organization that Vested Wellness is bringing employee Providing a Health and Safety Program McCabe Promotional brings together business, labour, educa - wellness solutions to northern Ontario specific to your needs not a "cut and tors and trainers and community repre - employers. We will help create, imple - paste". 3. Joint Health and Safety Advertising Inc. sentatives to work collaboratively to ment, promote, track and fine-tune a Committees. NSS is recognized by the PROFESSIONAL identify and develop solutions to address wellness program that is right for your Workplace Safety and Insurance Board labour market needs. The Local Board workplace. [www.vestedwellness.ca] (WSIB) as an Approved Provider of Basic McCabe Promotional Advertising is a initiative began in 1994 and is jointly Certification Training for JHSC. 4. Canadian-owned private corporation. funded by the Ontario Ministry of Memory Lane Data recovery Forklift and Overhead Crane Training. 5. McCabe has been an industry stalwart Training, Colleges and Universities. First Aid and CPR Training. 6. Confined over the last 29 years, ranking in the top The area serviced by the FNETB encom - PROFESSIONAL – COMPUTER Space Awareness, Entry and Rescue 1% of Canadian Promotional passes the communities along the CONSULTANTS Training. 7. WSIB Claims Management. Distributors. Though McCabe is a Highway 11 Corridor from Hearst to [www.northernsafetysolutions.com] transnational corporation servicing sever - Latchford, east of Kirkland Lake. It We are a computer recovery company al geographically diverse accounts, our extends to the Quebec border, and it specializing in the failure of hard drives. company has a traditional regional pres - includes the communities of Timmins, Jack Dugas ence within the heartland of Ontario. McCabe has been the recipient of over 50 Chapleau, Gogama, Elk Lake, Toffanello Consultant Services INDIVIDUAL – PERSONAL MEMBERS Hornepayne, Moosonnee, Moose Factory, industry awards, and we are especially Fort Albany, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan Incorporated Jack Dugas is a Sales Manager at proud of being recognized as the and Peawanuk. The role of the FNETB is Chenier Motors in Timmins. Having Distributor of the Year for all of Canada to engage communities and community PROFESSIONAL — CONSULTANTS been selling cars for 14 years now, I am by our industry association (PPPC). partners in local labour market develop - Paul Toffanello is the former Director proud to state that as of this year, I have McCabe has also received local recogni - ment. By conducting and analyzing of Education for the Northeastern been involved in over 2800 transactions. tion as a Chamber of Commerce Business local labour market research, trends and Catholic Distric School Board. After a I don’t think I can relate to you how of the Year Award recipient and ’s planning processes, the FNETB develops short hiatus in the world of retirement, gratifying it has been to become success - Consumers Choice Award. These awards community partnerships to find solu - Paul returned to the professional scene ful so quickly while being employed at a are a testament to our passion for cus - tions to local issues. and is currently the Executive Director job I thoroughly enjoy. As most people tomer service and our willingness to go The FNETB’s mission is to promote the for Timmins Family Counselling are aware, this is not an easy task, given to great lengths to offer complete satis - effective planning and delivery of train - Centre/Centre de counselling familial de the competitiveness of the business; how - faction to our clients. McCabe ing and workforce development pro - Timmins. Paul has a Master of Education ever, I firmly believe my success is due to Promotional Advertising unconditionally grams and services to ensure that the res - degree with a focus in Leadership, and he people such as yourselves who have put guarantees all promotional products rec - idents of the region possess the skills has continued his academic pursuits their trust and confidence in me. I am ommended to and ordered by its client required by the local labour market. through training and qualification in sev - not just saying that; I truly mean it. I to be exactly as presented and ordered [www.fnetb.com] eral areas of counselling. love this job because I am a people per - without printing defects. If, for any rea - Paul’s experience is wide and varied but son. I have volunteered my entire life, son, you are not 100% satisfied with the the essential thread of his work has been from being a volunteer firefighter for 10 product, McCabe will gladly replace it. 2289904 Ontario Inc. in leadership development and writing. In years, to working with different organiza - Not only does McCabe make this state - PROFESSIONAL – CONSULTANTS the former, Paul led the Principals’ tions such as The Starlight Foundation, ment, we stand behind it. Qualification Program for almost 10 years The Timmins Golden Bears and now as (www.mccabepro.com) Specializing in health and safety con - in which new leaders for elementary and sulting for the mining and construction secondary schools were presented with a industry. professional leadership program. As well, Managing Editor: Keitha Robson in the roles of principal of both Timmins 705-360-1900 Published by: Email: [email protected] Gosselin Law Firm High & Vocational School and O’Gorman Timmins Chamber of Commerce High School, and his roles of P.O. Box 985, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 7H6 Editor: Nick Stewart PROFESSIONAL — LAW FIRMS Superintendent and Director of Education, 705-360-1900 705-360-1900 Email: [email protected] Providing general legal services with a Paul guided, managed, and directed over Fax 705-360-1193 focus on Family Law and Civil Litigation. 500 professionals over the years. He has led many workshops, and has also written www.timminschamber.on.ca Advertising Opportunities 705-360-1900 professional papers on topics such as Email: [email protected] RAV Mechanical Services Inc. resilience in leadership and has spoken at conferences across the country on similar AUTOMOTIVE – AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Inside Business is an information package provided to members of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and businesses at large. The positions expressed in by-lined columns are the opinion of the themes. A full CA of Paul’s achievements subject editor and do not reflect the position of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce unless specifically stated. The Timmins Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for statements or Full-service shop offering vehicle, heavy is available upon request. claims made by advertisers. “Inside Business” is published 6 times per year by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce. Issue dates are January, March, May, July, September and November. equipment, truck and coach repairs. Closing date is the second Friday of the previous month. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the publisher’s written permission. 10 - SEPTEMBER 2011 inside business Timmins Chamber of Commerce fall events preview As a not-for-profit organization that Dante Club. Lunch will also be served. & Learn Series with Sebastien Huard, a at the Timmins Museum: National strives to be valued as a contributor to Eggs and Issues Breakfast: “Why lawyer with Emond Harnden. Huard will Exhibition Centre’s new location and our members’ business success, The Diversity is Good for Business” — With discuss “Managing the Employment vaudeville-themed exhibition while Timmins Chamber of Commerce seeks to the “customer service” component of the Relationship: Best practices from recruit - enjoying a wine-and-cheese event hosted provide the appropriate tools through Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ment to termination.” This event will by the Chamber’s Young Professionals various programs and services. Act (AODA) due to come into effect for take place September 22, from 11:30 a.m. Committee, who will also unveil their The Timmins Chamber hosts many the private and not-for-profit sectors on to 2 p.m. at Timmins Inn & Suites. year’s calendar of events. events which provide members with the January 1, 2012, businesses need to Meet the Purchasers — This year Ask the Expert: Vanessa Sterguic, opportunity to learn more about the become better informed on the issues. marks the Chamber’s second annual “Bank note security features” — inner operations and forthcoming Join the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, Meet the Purchasers event, which is to be Business owners looking to know more changes to a fellow member business, as Elaine Austin from Business Takes Action, held September 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 about the various security features of the well as opportunities to help improve and Josh Bond of Riopelle Griener on a.m. at the Days Inn & Conference Canadian dollar and how to tell between professional development. September 21 at the Timmins Inn & Suites Centre. This event allows attendees to authentic and counterfeit bank notes are The Chamber of Commerce continues from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. to learn about meet with purchasing agents from large encouraged to attend the Chamber’s Ask to expand on events with the input of its compliance, as well as the business, educa - companies and government agencies to the Expert session with Vanessa Sterguic member businesses, and is pleased to tional and economic benefits on hiring learn what they buy locally and how on October 6. Sterguic, an analyst for the announce that this upcoming Chamber qualified people with disabilities. their buying process works. Bank of Canada, will also provide a pre - year promises to be a successful one. Ask the Expert: David Robinson, Chamber Annual General Meeting view of the new $100 polymer note dur - Here are a few events being offered in “The province and the economy: what (AGM) & President’s Dinner — The ing her presentation, which runs from 8 September and October: you should know when you vote” — Chamber holds its Annual General a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Days Inn. Prior to the Chamber’s Meet the Meeting & Presidents’ Dinner to celebrate Small Business Week — To kick off Candidates event, Laurentian University the accomplishments of the past year Small Business Week, Mayor Laughren September economics professor David Robinson will and recognize the dedicated volunteers will present a State of the City Address Welcome to Timmins Night (hosted help provide some additional context to that strive to make Timmins an even bet - on October 17, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to by Tourism Timmins) — This year will the scope of the provincial election when ter place to do business. 1 p.m. at the Porcupine Dante Club. The mark the 18th annual Welcome to he presents “The province and the econ - The 2011-2012 Annual Report will be insightful presentation will outline Timmins Night, being held September 7, omy: what you should know when you released to members at the event, and Timmins’ developments in the past and from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the McIntyre vote.” Robinson’s talk will take place the new Chamber year will officially coming year, as well as its vision for the Curling Club. The event invites local September 21, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. begin with the swearing in of the 2011- future. recreational, educational, and volunteer- at O’Gorman High School. 2012 Board of Directors. Other elements of the week-long series based groups to welcome new and cur - Meet the Candidates — With a This year’s AGM & President’s Dinner include a home-based business trade rent residents to an evening full of fun provincial election slated for October 6, is set to take place on September 28, show and a variety of workshops and and information. The event helps not- the Timmins Chamber of Commerce from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the informational sessions that will help par - for-profit organizations to showcase the invites you to attend the Provincial All- Porcupine Dante Club. ticipants better understand how to do services they offer in Timmins. Candidates Debate, being held September business better. Inside their Business: Imperial Oil — 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Chamber will kick off this year’s O’Gorman High School. The event will October If any of these upcoming events are of Inside their Business Series on September allow attendees to hear from the candi - Business After Five: Timmins interest to you, contact The Timmins 13 with Tanya Vetter, branded reseller dates for the riding of Timmins-James Museum/Timmins Young Professionals’ Chamber of Commerce at (705) 360- negotiation manager with Imperial Oil. Bay, who will present their party plat - Wine and Cheese — Join the Timmins 1900, via email at Vetter’s expertise will help shine a light forms and answer questions on issues Chamber of Commerce on October 5, [email protected], or visit our on Canada’s oil sands, responsible devel - that affect Northern Ontario businesses. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an inside look website: www.timminschamber.on.ca. opment and innovation and opportuni - Lunch & Learn: with Sebastien Huard ties with Imperial Oil. The event will take from Emond Harnden — The Chamber place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the kicks off the 2011-2012 Chamber Lunch

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