Northeastern Ontario tech project maps out FedNor funding.

• Position: AROUND THE NORTH

An information and communications technology project designed to provide a comprehensive geographic information system for the Timmins region is the recipient of $1 million in FedNor funding.

Along with 17 area communities and a planning board, the City of Timmins will use the money to improve access to and the sharing of municipal information. This includes land data, commercial development areas, recreational locations, tourism attractions, and community in frastructure. The information would be accessible by businesses...