Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Lake Shore Gold Timmins West as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Festival founder creating more space for the arts in Timmins

Jessie Bergeron went from trying her hand as a playwright during the pandemic to founding the Tamarack Festival, which debuts this weekend

Sep 14, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

One child's wish to help homeless people gets care packages to those in need

Asher Leacock sold freezes, gumballs and some toys to provide help to the people he saw who needed it

Aug 4, 2024 2:01 PM Read more >

'We all have hearts of gold': Motorcycle club boosting the community

The Warriors Motorcycle Club recently held its annual day in the park and has a charity run slated for later this month

Jul 12, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Pilots share passion of flying through Young Eagles program

'That one kilometre of airport runway opens up your eyes to the world. You can land anywhere'

Jun 7, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Timmins man spreading positivity through photography

If you're on local social media groups, you've likely seen the city through Mitch Bolduc's eyes

May 15, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'If you find something that’s near and dear to your heart, give back to it,' says volunteer

Longtime volunteer finding new ways to get involved

Apr 22, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'I’ll keep going as long as I’ve got a sharp mind', says local writer

Diane Armstrong's been sharing stories for the better part of 50 years

Mar 31, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

'I’ll keep going as long as I’ve got a sharp mind', says local writer

Diane Armstrong's been sharing stories for the better part of 50 years

Mar 25, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Team effort keeps kids on the ice in Schumacher

The rink is entirely maintained by local volunteers

Feb 21, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Timmins children's author counts on community to collect coins

Carole Horton used the book launch as a way to give back

Jan 11, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

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