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Timmins has a new police chief

Timmins has a new police chief

Acting chief Denis Lavoie will serve the top spot with the municipal service until the change of command ceremony
$70K in drugs, gun, cash seized by police in Kapuskasing

$70K in drugs, gun, cash seized by police in Kapuskasing

Four people, including two young offenders, charged
$120K in drugs, guns seized in Timmins standoff

$120K in drugs, guns seized in Timmins standoff

8 people facing a total of 18 criminal charges so far, including conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault
Impaired driver assaults gas station clerk: OPP

Impaired driver assaults gas station clerk: OPP

Police received a call about a suspected impaired driver and minutes later were called about the alleged assault
Polar bear threatening Peawanuck killed: Police

Polar bear threatening Peawanuck killed: Police

Community members will use the meat and the pelt and other items are being harvested
Violent convenience store robbery in Timmins leads to charges

Violent convenience store robbery in Timmins leads to charges

The store clerk was assaulted and treated at the hospital for her injuries
'Neighbourhood Watch 2.0' launches in Timmins

'Neighbourhood Watch 2.0' launches in Timmins

Homeowners can register their video surveillance to create a database
Highway 11 closed between Hearst and Longlac due to weather

Highway 11 closed between Hearst and Longlac due to weather

A freezing rain warning is in effect for Kapuskasing and Hearst
Timmins Police looking for missing woman

Timmins Police looking for missing woman

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police
One charged after gun fired in Ramore

One charged after gun fired in Ramore

The accused is facing multiple weapons charges