Timmins health unit reports 16 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
The area covered by the Porcupine Health Unit continues to struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, with another 16 cases reported Thursday.
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Power back on for Hydro One customers in Kirkland Lake area
Hydro One said at 6 p.m. Wednesday that power has been restored to more than 2,000 customers in the Kirkland Lake area.
EACOM in Timmins shuts down after four employees test positive for COVID-19
EACOM Timber in Timmins has voluntarily shut down after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Timmins health unit reports 29 more COVID cases Wednesday; now 123 new cases in the last week
The Porcupine Health Unit reported 29 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six resolved cases Wednesday among residents in the health unit area.
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Collection of Indigenous carvings for sale online sparks reunion with artist's family
A collection of wood carvings by an Indigenous man has made their way back into the arms of his daughter. The collection, owned by the Del Guidice family in Timmins for 30 years, was handcrafted by Tobie Mathews in the early 1990s.
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Three Toronto-area men part of major fentanyl bust in Timmins
Armed with a search warrant, the Timmins Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police raided a residence on Pine Street North on May 7, seizing a handgun and more than $168,000 in illegal drugs.
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During National Police Week, Timmins police highlight how the career has changed
'Working together to keep communities safe' is the theme of this year's National Police Week.
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COVID-19 spread continues in Timmins area with 13 new cases Monday, 33 reported over the weekend
The alarming upward trend in COVID-19 spread in the Timmins area continued Monday, with the Porcupine Health Unit reporting 13 more cases.
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Eco experts encourage Canadians to let lawns grow this month
Lawn owners are welcome to slack on their lawn care this month, dubbed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as 'Slow Mow May.'
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Timmins trail cleanup brings community support
The spring melt is uncovering all of the garbage improperly tossed along and around local trails.
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Potential COVID-19 exposure at Living Space in Timmins
The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is advising of a potential exposure at the Living Space in Timmins on May 1 and May 2. Testing is currently being offered to all guests and staff at the 21 Cedar Street North location.
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Kirkland Lake has to figure out a way to collect more than $3M in tax and water arrears
The historic town of Kirkland Lake, known as 'The Mile of Gold,' has to come up with a plan on how it's going to collect more than $3 million in property and water tax arrears.
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Timmins health unit reports 13 more COVID cases Friday, making 42 new cases in three days
The Porcupine Health Unit reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Friday among residents in the health unit area.
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