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$3.3 million in funding headed into Timmins projects

The bulk of the funding will go toward Infrastructure upgrades and new equipment
Amanda Rabski-McColl
Amanda Rabski-McColl
2024-06-27-nohfc-announcement
Recipients of $3.3 million in NOHFC funding gathered at Spruce Needles Golf Club with Timmins MPP George Pirie.Photo provided

Seven Northern Ontario business projects and upgrades are getting a financial boost from the province.

The projects receiving $3.3 million in funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) were announced on Thursday, June 27 by Timmins MPP George Pirie at Spruce Needles Golf Course.

"These projects will help local businesses continue to thrive and create jobs for the people in our region. It will also enhance municipal infrastructure to make our city a more desirable place to live and enjoy," said Pirie in a press release.

The funding is going primarily to infrastructure projects and business expansions in Timmins.

The projects receiving funding are:

  • $1 million for CJ Equipment Repairs and Northern Equipment Services Inc. for new equipment and a facility redesign.
  • $390,578 for Con’s Electric Company Ltd. for facility renovations, acquiring new equipment and training, information, and communications technology
  • $664,119 for Corexplore Drilling Services Corp. to expand operations at its Timmins Gold Camp with new drilling equipment, office trailers, building materials, and facility upgrades
  • $400,000 for Custom Concrete Northern to establish a new cement blending facility
  • $202,127 for Porcupine Ski Runners – the community’s only cross-country ski club – to purchase a trail groomer and tools to maintain well-groomed and safe trails
  • $123,225 for Spruce Needles Inc. to upgrade its irrigation pump system and electrical infrastructure
  • $19,254 for Dr. Kayla Cyr to set up a medical clinic specializing in orthopedic surgery for foot disorders and ankle trauma.

“By investing in projects like these, we are not just building infrastructure and expanding businesses, we are creating a foundation for lasting economic prosperity across Northern Ontario,” said Minster of Northern Development Greg Rickard. 

“These initiatives underscore our commitment to ensuring the region remains vibrant, current, and competitive."

Some of the funding will be put toward public-facing projects, like the Porcupine Ski Runner’s trail maintenance..

“The support from the NOHFC has helped our club buy a new trail groomer. Well-groomed trails are essential for a cross-country ski club, and this machine will ensure that we continue providing an excellent winter recreational facility for Timmins,” said Gerry McNair from the Porcupine Ski Runners.

Spruce Needles Golf Club's president Keith Grenke said the infrastructure upgrades will be a step toward sustainability.

“This upgrade is crucial for keeping our course in top condition, using technology to monitor water and pressure levels to be as sustainable as possible,” he said in a press release.

The NOHFC was established in 1988 and provides funding to projects stimulating northern communities' growth and development.