Algoma University is planning to offer more educational opportunities in the Timmins area
Going away to university in a new city is a rite of passage for many students. But some university officials say times are changing and they must do the same.
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Nova Awards highlight resilient, inspiring Timmins businesses
It's not necessarily a joyous time for businesses in Timmins — which is precisely why the Timmins Chamber felt it important to hold its 19th annual Nova Awards.
Health officials say isolation units key to curbing the spread of COVID-19 in Kashechewan
COVID-19 case numbers have dropped somewhat in the past few days in the James Bay and Hudson Bay coast communities in Ontario's far north, but there are still more than 220 cases, about half of them in Kashechewan.
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Future Timmins child care centre gets $4 million boost from province
People in Timmins' South Porcupine neighbourhood are one step closer to getting a new child care facility.
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Impaired driver in Timmins found passed out at the wheel, parked in the road
A Timmins woman faces impaired driving and several other charges after a member of the public reported a passed out driver Thursday who was parked on Lakeshore Drive.
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Porcupine Health Unit reports 21 new COVID-19 cases, including 16 in the far north
The Porcupine Health Unit reported 21 new COVID-19 cases among residents in the health unit area Friday.
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There is still time to plant grass seed: gardening expert shares tips on how to get the best results
The owner of a northern Ontario garden centre says it’s not too late to plant some grass in your yard.
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Timmins health officials say tainted drug supply is resulting in more overdose calls
The Opioid Emergency Response Task Force in Timmins wants the public to be aware of the potentially fatal illicit drug supply in the city.
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Moosonee woman charged with arson in 'suspicious' fire: police
A 21-year-old woman from Moosonee has been charged with arson – disregard for human life in connection with a fire on June 12, police said.
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Kirkland Lake man dies after being hit by vehicle on Hwy. 11
A 28-year-old man from Kirkland Lake was killed June 6 when he was hit by a vehicle on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores.
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Iconic McIntyre headframe in Timmins to get $500K facelift
The historic remnant of Timmins' mining history has been in need of repair, according to the city's parks and recreation manager, Gerry Paquette.
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'They're afraid to come out': Kashechewan chief says residents are worried about soaring COVID-19 case numbers
Kashechewan, a First Nation community of 1,800 people in Ontario's far north, is getting hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Traffic stop in Temagami uncovers $25K in drugs and cash
A 58-year-old resident of Hearst is facing several drug-related charges after Ontario Provincial Police pulled them over during a traffic stop June 5 in the Town of Temagami.
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OPP advise of increased wildlife collisions in North Bay area
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in North Bay are advising of increased highway collisions involving deer, moose, and bear in the area when compared to June of last year.
Father’s Day dinner for those experiencing homelessness in Sudbury
After taking some time away to focus on his own health Bob Johnston says he’s happy to be back serving those in Sudbury experiencing homelessness.
Algoma University is planning to offer more educational opportunities in the Timmins area
Going away to university in a new city is a rite of passage for many students. But some university officials say times are changing and they must do the same.
Nova Awards highlight resilient, inspiring Timmins businesses
It's not necessarily a joyous time for businesses in Timmins — which is precisely why the Timmins Chamber felt it important to hold its 19th annual Nova Awards.
Public Health Sudbury appealing to province to extend new infection control funding
A new, successful program at Public Health Sudbury and Districts is getting a lot of upticks these days from congregate facilities around the region, so much so, Public Health plans to appeal to the province to extend its new funding around infection, prevention, and control permanent.
Public health agency reports spike in confirmed cases of Delta variant
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases attributed to the highly contagious Delta variant jumped 66 per cent in Canada this week.
How Canada's UNDRIP bill was strengthened to reject 'racist' doctrine of discovery
When European explorers first set foot on the lands that are now Canada, they claimed the territory as their own, despite the presence of Indigenous Peoples who had already been occupying the lands for generations.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
]No winning ticket was sold for the $70 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
Partygoers, police injured at COVID-19 curfew-busting rave in France
A 22-year-old man lost his hand and several others were also injured amid clashes as police tried to break up an unauthorized rave party in western France, authorities said Saturday.
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Yukon dads fly to Vancouver for baby's premature birth
It's going to be a very happy Father's Day this weekend for a Yukon couple who flew to Vancouver for the birth of their new baby boy.
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Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated
Canada has hit a major milestone with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated, a target government officials have said was needed before the country could proceed with the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions.
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BREAKING | Shooting at Toronto birthday party leaves three children, man injured: police
Three children and a man were shot at a birthday party for a one-year-old child in Etobicoke Saturday evening, Toronto police say.
Racially profiled sickle cell disease patients say they face poor care
Some 5,000 Canadians suffer from sickle cell disease that can leave them in excruciating and paralyzing pain during an attack, and when left untreated, can be deadly. But many patients who seek medical help are instead racially profiled and discriminated against, resulting in poor health care and potentially deadly consequences.
Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm
Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.
WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of sexism
A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely.
