Recap blog and video stream: Elliot Lake Inquiry Day 97
A look back at the action from Day 97.
View ArticlePoV: Vigilance for safety of kids can't stop at school doors
The safe schools movement in Canada has transformed the once jungle-like world of the nation's school systems, mostly for the better.
View ArticleSummer Concert Series big success
The 2013 edition of Summer Concert Series has come to an end and, by all accounts, this year’s event was again a resounding success.
View ArticleCovered walkway deletion anything but minor
It was with a great deal of interest that I read Greg Reynolds’ letter to the editor regarding the decision of the Community Development Committee to override a decision of city council.
View ArticleFall Fair celebrates region’s roots ... and more
One of Timmins’ biggest social events of the year is also a sign that summer is drawning to a close in our little corner of Northeastern Ontario.
View ArticleTraffic violation leads to drug charges
A traffic violation on Hwy. 101 west of Timmins Thursday resulted in Ontario Provincial Police arresting three Toronto-area people on drug-related charges.
View ArticleGogama man faces child porn charges
A Gogama man faces several charges as a result of an undercover online investigation into child pornography by Ontario Provincial Police.
View ArticleRivermen remain a bit of a mystery
Count coach Tom McCarthy among those not 100% sure what kind of team the Espanola Rivermen will be in their first season in the Northern Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League.
View ArticleVIDEO: Unbeaten Eskimos host Rivermen
Eskimos fans will get their first look at the NOJHL’s newest franchise when the Espanola Rivermen skate onto the ice at the Jus Jordan Arena Saturday night for Abitibi’s 2013-14 home opener.
View ArticleTerry Fox still inspires hope
Thirty-three years ago, a young Canadian showed the world that a life doesn't end with a cancer diagnosis. He proved it is only the beginning and embarked on a remarkable quest that should have brought...
View ArticleMP says EI cuts hurting region
The local MP says area residents are already feeling the pinch from long-range federal budget cuts.
View ArticleNo kidding — Fall Fair is open
The Mountjoy Fall Fair was in full swing Friday night as a steady stream of residents moved through the doors of the Mountjoy Arena to take in all that the agricultural showcase had to offer.
View ArticleDennis Rodman meets with North Korea leader again
Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman returned on Saturday from his second visit to North Korea this year where he again met the reclusive country's leader Kim Jong-un, but did not come back with...
View ArticleTwo men arrested over Buckingham Palace break-in
British police have arrested two men after a break-in at Buckingham Palace this week, one of the most serious security breaches at Queen Elizabeth's London residence in about 30 years.
View ArticleDoors Open in Ontario this fall
There’s still time to take a peek as Doors Open Ontario events enter the home stretch for this season.
View ArticleParkinson's walk set for Sept. 12
Members of the Timmins Parkinson's Support Group will be joining countless others the world over on Sept.12 in the quest to raise awareness, understanding and much needed funds to combat the...
View ArticleHISTORY: Gold rush inspired songs
I was at a total loss this week — not sure what to write about — quite convinced that I had nothing left to say (writer’s block is an ugly thing, confidence sapper, I believe is the term).
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