ADVERTISEMENT

Timmins blanketed with snow on the first day of spring

The calendar may say it’s the first day of spring, but Mother Nature had other plans for the Timmins area. Here’s how they are managing the snowfall.

Severe weather closes sections of Hwy. 11, Hwy. 144

A late-season snow storm has closed sections of major highways in northern Ontario on Thursday morning.

Timmins police cleared in arrest that left convenience store thief with a broken jaw, nose

While he was left with a fractured jaw, missing teeth and a nasal fracture, police in Timmins didn't use excessive force in arresting a suspect wanted for a convenience store robbery last November.

Police investigate suspicious death in Timmins

There will be an increased police presence Wednesday near Algonquin Boulevard and Preston Street in Timmins as police investigate a suspicious death.

Timmins OKs plan for temporary housing for the homeless on Pine Street

Meeting on Tuesday evening, city council in Timmins approved the use of city-owned land on Pine Street South for an encampment response initiative in partnership with the Cochrane District Services Board.

Winter storm warnings in effect for Timmins, the Sault

Heavy snow is expected in Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie beginning Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada says. And North Bay and Sudbury could see heavy rain.

Northern motorist faces drug, weapon charges following traffic complaint

A traffic stop on Highway 101 leads to drug and firearm charges for the driver.

Police investigate fatal snowmobile crash near Chapleau, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a snowmobile on Highway 101, approximately 30 kilometres east of Chapleau.

Driver of ditched vehicle in northern Ont. charged with impaired

A 37-year-old from Moose Factory has been charged with impaired driving following a morning incident last weekend.

Timmins area could get hit with up to 40 cm of snow

A winter storm watch is in effect for the Timmins area, with heavy snow expected beginning Wednesday and lasting until Thursday.

Hwy. 11 reopens after a fatal crash Monday morning, police appeal for witnesses

Highway 11 was closed between Kapuskasing and Smooth Rock Falls from before 8 a.m. until almost 6 p.m. on Monday because of a fatal collision.

Snowplow found in a ditch in northern Ont., driver charged with impaired

A snowplow driver in Cochrane, Ont., has been charged with impaired driving after his plow was found stuck in a ditch last week.

Northern Ont. police patrol catches stunt driver peel out at red light

Ontario Provincial Police in Kapuskasing saw two drivers line up at a red light last week in Kapuskasing, but only one sped off when the light turned green.

Temiskaming Shores gets more than $2M for roads

The City of Temiskaming Shores has been awarded more than $2 million in provincial funding for road work to support housing development.

Northern teen charged after weapons incident

A 17-year-old from Cochrane, Ont. has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police following a weapons-related incident.