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Timmins MPP talks the future of mining in the north

George Pirie, the Ontario's Minister of Mines and MPP for Timmins, gave his first state of mining address for his new role at a Timmins Chamber of Commerce event Friday.

Encampment under the overpass in Timmins cleared out again

The City of Timmins sent in crews to clean up the encampment area under the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard on Friday morning.

Officials say people who have been living under the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard have been asked to move. They've been paired up with various community services. (Lydia Chubak, CTV News)

Remains found of Chapleau man who disppeared while canoeing on Ruth Lake

The remains of a 74-year-old man from Chapleau have been recovered after he went missing on Ruth Lake, located about 15 kilometres south of the community.

A 74-year-old man from Chapleau has died on Ruth Lake, located about 15 kilometres south of the community. In a news release Friday, Ontario Provincial Police identified the victim as Doug Lynn. (Photo from Facebook)

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Shriners gather in the Sault to welcome new members

Nearly 500 Shriners and their partners from across Ontario gathered in the Sault for the philanthropic organization's annual Fall Ceremonial.

Feds to send military assistance, match Red Cross donations for Fiona recovery

As post-tropical storm Fiona walloped Atlantic Canada on Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government will deploy the Canadian Armed Forces and match any donations to the Canadian Red Cross.

Youth hostel Paradis Bleu is surrounded by high water caused by post-tropical storm Fiona is shown on the Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Coastal flooding remains a threat for parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island including the Northumberland Strait, the Gulf of St. Lawrence region including Iles-de-la-Madeleine and eastern New Brunswick, southwest Newfoundland, the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Quebec Lower North Shore. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nigel Quinn

Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre in search of new home, needs it quick

Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre says the Near North District School Board has told the group they can't operate out of West Ferris Secondary School anymore.

Laurentian student living with polio is being called an inspiration

Third year Laurentian University student, Koko Blaise has overcome many challenges while learning how to live with polio. He moved to Sudbury with his family in March of 2020 and is now being called an inspiration by many.

Fire at homeless encampment in Sudbury causes smoke downtown

Lots of smoke could be seen in the distance in Sudbury’s downtown around noon as a campfire at a homeless encampment on Raphael Street near the top of the stair from Brady Street had gotten out of control.

Hidden camera found inside Ontario Tim Hortons bathroom

An Ontario woman is issuing a warning after she says a hidden camera was found inside a Tim Hortons restaurant.

OPP lay numerous charges as unsanctioned rally hits Wasaga Beach

Provincial police have laid numerous charges in Wasaga Beach as a major car rally is returning to the town this weekend.

Timmins MPP talks the future of mining in the north

George Pirie, the Ontario's Minister of Mines and MPP for Timmins, gave his first state of mining address for his new role at a Timmins Chamber of Commerce event Friday.

Provincial funding helping keep the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario running

On Friday, Sudbury MPP Jamie West met with the YMCA to see how $246,000 in funding from Community Building Fund–Operating stream grant from the Government of Ontario and the OTF was able to help recover from pandemic closures.