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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
May 8, 2022 2:00 PM
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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
May 1, 2022 2:30 PM
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Spring flooding has long been a challenge
In 1922, the river reached record-high levels
Apr 3, 2022 12:00 PM
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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
Mar 19, 2022 2:00 PM
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Full day of activities ushered in opening of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
The site is now home to a dance studio
Mar 12, 2022 2:00 PM
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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
Mar 5, 2022 2:00 PM
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Dog racing attracted film crews in the '20s
Infamous prospector Johnny Jones was responsible for inviting the experts
Feb 27, 2022 2:00 PM
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The Hollinger General Hospital opened in 1912
It wasn't until the 1920s that the first public hospital opened in Timmins
Feb 20, 2022 2:00 PM
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The Pav hosted many Sadie Hawkins Dances over the years
In 1938, TH&VS held an entire Sadie Hawkins Week to give the boys 'a break' and allow the girls to do the dating 'for a change'
Feb 13, 2022 2:00 PM
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Residents recall fond memories of winters' past
'In the wintertime everybody with a back yard used to wet it and make skating rinks for the children,' said Beatrice Libby in a 1976 interview
Feb 6, 2022 2:00 PM
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