Investing in the Communities Where We Live and Work
Bélanger Construction is a Sudbury-based company that has been in business for over 50 years. They specialize in institutional, commercial and industrial construction projects. Over the years they have expanded well beyond Sudbury and have completed projects in many Northern Ontario communities, including Timmins. The employees are their most important asset, with the majority of […]
Connecting Communities, Supporting Healthcare
Five Nations Energy Inc. (FNEI) was founded in September 1997 as a solution to the shortage of electricity along the James Bay Coast and the barriers to development that this caused. Clearing for transmission line began in March 2000 and pole construction in December 2000. Fort Albany and Kashechewan were connected in November and December […]
80 Years of Service, One Commitment to Community
Arctic Home Furnishings (AHF) was originally founded by two brothers who immigrated from Italy. The store has been servicing Timmins and area in the same location for over 80 years. It began as a commercial refrigeration company and eventually moved into the furniture store you see today. They continue to be a family-owned business rooted […]
Investing in Care That Supports the North
Timmins Financial, founded by Jason Gervais, is a local financial advisory business set apart by its local roots and multi-generational relationships. With decades of experience, Timmins Financial is built around the single goal of helping individuals, families, or businesses through every stage of life. Although they are based in Timmins, the reach of Timmins Financial […]
Building Healthier Futures Through Community Investment
Scotiabank is one of Canada’s largest banks, with a vision to be their clients’ most trusted financial partner as well as deliver sustainable, profitable growth. They are guided by a single purpose, that of “for every future”. To Scotiabank this means helping clients, their families and communities achieve success through a variety of avenues. They […]
Supporting the Pillars of Regional Health
IAMGOLD is a Canadian mining company with global reach. In 2012 IAMGOLD acquired Trelawney Mining and exploration and continued exploration of the Côté deposit. In 2020 a decision was made to construct the Côté Gold mine. In March 2024 the first gold bar was poured and in May the official opening of the mine occurred […]
Timmins and District Hospital Receives RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant to Enhance Accessibility and Safety
Timmins and District Hospital Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $200,000 RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant to support critical accessibility and safety upgrades throughout the hospital. This funding will enhance the experience for patients, families, and visitors by removing physical barriers and improving safety in high-traffic public areas. “More than 50% of […]
Safety at the Core: NPLH Drilling Supports Reimagining Healthcare
In 1989 Daniel Blaquiere founded NPLH Drilling and laid out the course for a company that, now co-owned by his children, Dana Blaquiere Norkum and Alexander Blaquiere, is at the forefront of the drilling industry. NPLH Drilling forges progress with integrity, sustainability, accountability, quality and respect. In addition to these core principles, safety is also […]
Partners in Compassion, Partners in Care
In 1988 Michael Wilson purchased what was then known as the Miron-Johnson Funeral Home and subsequently changed the name to what we now know as Miron-Wilson Funeral Home. As the business quickly expanded, Wilson realized the building was no longer of adequate size and he and his wife Tina spent time touring other funeral homes […]
A Tradition of Service, A Commitment to Healthcare
Kiwanis is a service club founded in 1915 that has become a global organization of volunteers dedicated to children with a mission of “improving the world one child and one community at a time”. The Kiwanis Club of Timmins was founded in 1923 and has been dedicated to fulfilling the mission and values of Kiwanis […]