Timmins et al is full of love for Noront
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http://www.timminspress.com/2018/03/09/chamber-assessing-opinions-on-municipal-election-aquatic-centre
Chamber assessing opinions on municipal election, aquatic centre
Board member Alicia Pirie speaks on behalf of Timmins Chamber of Commerce president Jamie Clarke during a Friday afternoon meeting at The Working Class. The chamber is looking ahead to the municipal election and Ontario Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting.....
The plan is to have the chamber build a set of municipal election priorities, to be used to keep business priorities at the forefront during the campaign.
Clarke noted that the winning bid for Noront's processing facility hasn't been announced, but Timmins has much to be proud of.
“When we asked you to show your support for Timmins' bid to be the host community for the metallurgical processing facility for Noront's Ring of Fire mine, you responded in droves, with numerous letters pouring in from every sector and corner of the city. As a result, Timmins was able to present a truly united front, and while Noront has yet to announce a successful bidder, we can certainly feel proud in knowing that we as a business community have done our part to help the city put its very best foot forward.”
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is also looking ahead to its provincial body's annual general meeting in April, where Timmins representatives will seek support for motions that would “prevent a hike in mining tax rates