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CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
New group, Women in Trades and Technology, launches in Timmins
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins on Thursday. A general meeting of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins -- or WITT, for short. WITT co-chair Ashley Richards-Gagnon said many women are working in trade- and tech-related fields in the community, but most of them are behind a desk. Women in trades Women in Trades and Technology Timmins (WITT) is open to all individuals working in trades and technology. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) 'Less than five per cent of the community are women in the trades, which is still very low,' said Richards-Gagnon. 'It would be nice to see more women get hands-on work.' WITT's mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive network for women working in trades and technology across all sectors. Men are encouraged to join the group as allies. Phil Archambault, owner of Fountain Tire, is one of WITT's founding sponsors. 'Women have a lot of great skill sets that are valuable to either mechanical work or tech work, so we feel it's important to explore that opportunity and maybe it's fit for them,' said Archambault. His daughter, Lindsay Walker, is learning a variety of jobs at the family-owned business, including tire changeovers. 'Of course, I was intimidated by it,' said Walker. 'I mean, this is a shop full of men who know what they're doing, and have known for years, right, but I felt like I almost needed to do this to prove to myself that, you know, that I could and kind of give inspiration to other women.' Women trades2 Women in Trades and Technology Timmins (WITT) is open to all individuals working in trades and technology. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) Richards-Gagnon said one of the biggest obstacles to overcome is education. Starts with education 'It all starts from education: education at home and from the guidance counsellors,' she said. 'A lot of young students, they don't know the different opportunities there are in the construction industry. And if you don't grow up in that environment, it's hard to know about it. I feel that high schools … really pushed university. Even though going to college or going into the trades directly is a really good option.' Membership to WITT is set at $25 to ensure accessibility and to remove barriers. It's open to all individuals working in trades and technology, from welders and electricians to cooks and greenhouse technicians. If you work with your hands, solve problems and build systems, Richards-Gagnon said you belong.
CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins group promotes women in trades
Northern Ontario Watch The Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins on Thursday.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins to build $26.7M water tower
A photo of Timmins' municipal building on Algonquin Boulevard East. Timmins is relocating its water tower away from expanding mining activity and replacing a key part of its water infrastructure at the same time. Timmins is relocating its water tower away from expanding mining activity and replacing a key part of its water infrastructure at the same time. The new Tisdale Water Tower will be built at 4517 Goldmine Rd. by Landmark Structures for $26,682,700, the city said in a news release Wednesday. Gold Mine Road The new Tisdale Water Tower will be built at 4517 Goldmine Rd. by Landmark Structures for $26,682,700, the city said in a news release Wednesday. (City of Timmins photo) In addition to replacing the existing tower, it will have additional water storage capacity and be further away from expanding mining activity near the Discovery Silver tailings site and closer to South Porcupine, the release said. 'The selected site offers numerous benefits, including proximity to existing water services,' Scott Tam, director of growth and infrastructure, said in the release. 'There will be minimal environmental and archaeological impact and suitable elevation.' Will hold 10M litres of water After evaluating two design options, the city has chosen an elevated tower about 58 metres tall that can hold 10 million litres of potable water. 'Its height enables water to flow into the municipal distribution system using gravity, eliminating the need for mechanical pumping and reducing long-term operating and maintenance expenses,' the release said. The current Tisdale Reservoir on Langmuir Road will be decommissioned once the new tower is fully operational. The project will take three years and the city is seeking federal funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help offset some of the cost. 'Council is investing in sustainable, long-term infrastructure solutions that ensure reliable water service and support quality of life,' Mayor Michelle Boileau said in the release. 'By building capacity in our water system now, we can effectively plan for future growth and increased demand on critical infrastructure.' For more details about the Tisdale Water Tower project, click here.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Timmins boosts physician recruitment strategies
The City of Timmins is bolstering its strategy to attract more physicians to the northern community that is short between 40 and 45 doctors.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Two GTA street gangs busted for selling drugs in Sudbury
Police services seize more than $1 million in drug, $300,000 in cash and a gun in Project Albion. 22 people now charges from Timmins and James Bay coast.
