KidSport helps forge bright futures
There's a reason why so many stories about the world's most successful athletes seem to follow the "rags to riches" theme. And no, it's not because Hollywood thinks it makes for a good script.
View ArticleBusinesses spreading cheer to families
It's the time of year where local businesses look for ways to create a festive holiday season for others in the community.
View ArticleTPSAR gears up for survival training
Timmins Porcupine Search and Rescue (TPSAR) is gearing up for its 2013 School of Survival Training.
View Article$15,000 fine for fatal fire
Although the ashes have cooled and have long been swept away, the wounds left behind by the tragic fire at Rainbow Suites Retirement Residence in April 2011 linger.
View ArticleShania Kids Can program growing
Timmins' most internationally recognized daughter is once again using her influence to positively affect the city she once called home.
View ArticleBaby bear happy Poppa bear out of sight
Ever heard the old saying “children are to be seen, but not heard?
View ArticleCrash kills two near Gogama
Hwy. 144 was closed just south of Gogama following a deadly collision early Friday morning between a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle. Two people were killed and a third person hospitalized as a...
View ArticleFood banks face increased demand
The majority of parents want their children to grow up having a better life. That's why kids are encouraged to seek post-secondary education, to do well in sports or other activities and to learn the...
View ArticleOur share of Canadian debt tops $34,000
When Canada’s premiers met recently in Halifax, talks of a possible pipeline to move oil from Alberta to eastern Canada dominated national headlines.
View ArticleFundraiser under wraps at Timmins Square
Few are those who won’t step into the Timmins Square shopping mall at some point this December to do a little holiday shopping.
View ArticlePolice seek info about missing teen
The Timmins Police Service and North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen.
View ArticleKeep vehicles locked to thwart thieves
It's a simple reminder, but the Timmins Police Service is once again noticing a spike of theft of items from unlocked vehicles around the holiday season.
View ArticleCaptain Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has skill, experience to lead Canada at world junior
The last time Ryan Nugent-Hopkins skated in an international competition he tied for Team Canada's goal-scoring lead. That was at the 2012 IIHF World Hockey Championship. No, there isn't a word missing...
View ArticleProtesting for a voice to be heard in Ottawa
With little news coming out of Ottawa regarding the status of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence and her hunger strike, support continues to mount for First Nations communities saying they want to be...
View ArticleSr. Knights start 2-0
The 43rd Annual Zenon Ziemba Basketball Tournament got underway at O'Gorman High School on Friday with seven senior teams and four junior teams.
View ArticleJr. Knights get out-rebounded in Gm. 2
The O'Gorman Junior Knights opened the 43rd Annual Zenon Ziemba Basketball Tournament with a 45-12 win over the École secondaire catholique Saint Marie Apollos and followed it up with a 40-25 loss to...
View ArticleDesjardins has huge 954 triple
Alex Desjardins had his best afternoon ever with a single of 365 and an awesome triple of 954.
View ArticleConnecticut gun rampage: 28 dead, including 20 children
All public schools in Newtown, Connecticut, were placed in lockdown on Friday following an unconfirmed report of a shooting at one of the district's schools, the superintendent's office said.
View ArticleSuperstitions take root during holidays
How’s the planning for the Christmas season going for you? Is everything done? Have you just figured out that it is just 10 days away?
View ArticleErik Guay places third in Val Gardena downhill
A downhill victory for Canadian World Cup racer Erik Guay was all but assured on a foggy and snowy Saturday in Val Gardena, Italy.
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