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Timmins council seeks more data before finalizing park redesign

Timmins council delays park redesign, seeks more data on tennis and pickleball demand. Lydia Chubak reports.

Timmins OKs $650K accessibility upgrades at 2 facilities

Timmins council approves $650,000 in accessibility upgrades, including a new ramp at McIntyre Centre and a new entrance at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex.

OHL unveils 2025 preseason schedule, northern teams to feature prominently

The OHL has released its 2025 preseason schedule, featuring 50 games across Ontario from August 29 to Sept. 14, with northern teams set for early action.

Facing 300% tax hike, Northern Ont. community to dissolve Aug. 1

Heavily in debt at looking at a 300 per cent tax increase, the Township of Fauquier-Strickland has instead voted to end all municipal operations and layoff all staff effective Aug. 1.

Trucker from southern Ont. charged with stunt driving in northern Ont.

A Brampton-area transport truck driver faces stunt driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a commercial motor vehicle speeding on Highway 11 early Monday morning.

Four men charged with $100K copper wire theft in northern Ont.

Four people have been charged in a case where 33 hydro poles were chopped down and stripped of $100,000 worth of copper wire.

Rock on the River 2025 moves to Participark, back to its roots

The Timmins Festivals and Events Committee has announced a change of venue for this year’s Rock on the River festival, moving the event from Hollinger Park back to its original riverside location at Participark.

Four new forest fires reported in the region Monday

Ontario Forest Fires says there are now six forest fires in the northeast region after four new ones were discovered Monday.

Timmins police say impaired driver seriously injured a pedestrian Tuesday morning

One person is in hospital in Timmins with serious injuries after a collision Tuesday around 6:07 a.m. involving an impaired driver.

No plans for pedal pubs in major northeastern Ont. cities

It seems as though northern Ontario won’t benefit from the province’s recent announcement allowing alcohol on pedal pubs.

Canadian rideshare service now allowing passengers to ride with pets

Starting July 7, pet owners across all Canadian Uride cities can now bring their furry companions along for the ride without stress, thanks to the company’s newly launched “Pets” ride option.

Criminal charges laid in death of LTC home resident in northern Ont.

One person has been charged in connection with the death of a 93-year-old man in May 2024 at a long-term care home in Iroquois Falls.

Shania Twain donating $25,000 to Second Harvest in Ottawa

Canadian superstar Shania Twain is making a major donation to help feed families in need in Ottawa ahead of her Bluesfest show this month.

Powassan mayor addresses Trout Creek arena concerns

Mayor Peter McIsaac says Powassan is assessing the Trout Creek Community Centre’s structure to determine if it can open this winter.

Timmins homeless shelter plan stalls as no operators apply

A provincially funded transitional housing project in Timmins has stalled after no organizations submitted proposals to operate the facility, leaving the future of the initiative uncertain.