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.

Local charity has made 'huge difference in many children’s lives'

'If you can help one child, I really believe that sport makes a difference in a child’s life. To me, that is worth every hour I give. You can’t put a value on that,' says president

Jul 10, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Food bank moves to new, bigger space

The organization's now serving the community from downtown Timmins

Jun 16, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Coin collecting a family tradition

Hundreds of people are expected at the Timmins Coin and Stamp Club show

May 5, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

'It’s a privilege': There's a new VP at the food bank

In February, the South Porcupine organization saw its usage jump 133 per cent

Apr 10, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Program spreading paws-itivity

Program offering a little 'love therapy' returns

Mar 3, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Couple finds their calling helping people cope with grief

Ted and Peggy Bendell are both active in the community and helped bring the GriefShare program to town

Jan 30, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Ski patrolling about family, commitment and fun

George Rodda and John McIvor have been keeping the local slopes safe for decades

Dec 29, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Father Costello's legacy lives on with Timmins volunteer

'My philosophy is, if you’re going to do a job, you have to do it right, and that means a 110 per cent effort,' says Rick Young

Nov 27, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Volunteer helping people with whatever they need

Paul Bedard says he'll continue giving back as long as he can

Oct 31, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

No slowing down for husband and wife volunteer team

Rheal Dupuis says volunteering is 'making things happen with your friends'

Oct 1, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

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