Day: March 28, 2018

Dionne Quints make National History

The Federal Government has deemed the birth of the Dionne Quintuplets as a National event. The story of the Quints was among 12 events, people or places given the designation this week. The government says the birth

First Nations Advisory Committee formed

Timmins City Council has voted in favour of creating a First Nations Advisory Committee. The Mayor told attendees yesterday that the last Census showed over 10 per cent of the city’s population is Indigenous, and that creating

Fatal fire among two in Greater Sudbury

The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office has boots on the ground today in Sudbury following 2 fires. Both occurred on March 27th…. One of them resulting in a fatality. This is all after a pot caught allegedly fire

Water main break closes intersection

A note to drivers headed home this evening… in Timmins area. A water main break continues to clog up traffic at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Cedar Street north. To allow for repairs, Eighth Avenue is

Take care around water ways – Conservation Authority

Caution is being issued by the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority, in regard to waterways. They say that warmer temperatures, combined with a little precipitation already this week has created some tricky conditions in and around

Spring is coming – think about your tires

Timmins Police have taken the lead this year in an annual reminder. It’s time to think about swapping out studded tires. While deadline is still a way away. Kate Catin from Timmins Police says that there are

North Bay receives “Age Friendly Community Recognition”

The City of North Bay has received a little recognition when it comes to the support and the engagement with older adults and connecting community partners. The Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award is doled out a community