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Rice made a local lake a popular spot for wild waterfowl

Rice made a local lake a popular spot for wild waterfowl

In 1921, the grain was planted in Frederickhouse Lake
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Hotel Connaught would have been quite a place to stay

Hotel Connaught would have been quite a place to stay

Because of its location, it boasted some of the best views in town
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By 1912, The Porcupine had more hotels than any place of its size in Ontario

By 1912, The Porcupine had more hotels than any place of its size in Ontario

The community was praised for its quick recovery from the great fire of 1911
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Early mines worked hard to keep up with production

Early mines worked hard to keep up with production

In the early 1900s, the daily output of gold from the camp was about $12,000 per day — that’s over $300,000 per day in today's value
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Early miners lived in boarding houses for convenience, not comfort

Early miners lived in boarding houses for convenience, not comfort

In 1917, only about 10 per cent of the men in town were permanent residents
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Who was coming and going 100 years ago?

Who was coming and going 100 years ago?

Mr. J. Callun played the first round of golf of the season and stores were marking weekly half-holidays
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Spring flooding has long been a challenge

Spring flooding has long been a challenge

In 1922, the river reached record-high levels
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Timmins was once home to the Ukrainian Mandolin Orchestra and Dancing School

Timmins was once home to the Ukrainian Mandolin Orchestra and Dancing School

This week's column takes a look at music and dancing events in the Porcupine
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Full day of activities ushered in opening of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Full day of activities ushered in opening of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

The site is now home to a dance studio
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Many Ukrainians made the Porcupine their home

Many Ukrainians made the Porcupine their home

In the early years, they built a church, established clubs and halls, and were renowned for their dancers and dancing performances
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