With so much happening, it's easy to miss a headline.
Here are 10 stories (and one video) to help keep you in the loop:
A Timmins couple vacationing in Mexico was caught up in the chaos of a ferry explosion this week in Mexico. Read about their experience here.
One of the main roads to the Timmins airport will be temporarily closed this year. Find out what’s being done at the Kraft Creek bridge and who’s doing the work here.
Do you know someone worthy of being added to the City of Timmins Human Rights Wall of Fame? Nominations are open for the honour. Find out more about the award, how to submit a nomination, and the other local events inspired by the Nnited Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination here.
An increasing number of crashes at the corner of Spruce Street South and Kirby has council considering another four-way stop. Read about what council had to say on the issue here.
Regional artists and artisans will soon have an outlet to sell their creations. Northern Ontario Handmade is looking for makers for its event in April. Read about the market and its vision here.
While upgrades to Hollinger Park are wanted, council is being urged to rethink its decision to fence off access to the play areas this summer. Resident Leena MacDonald talked to council this week, laying out concerns about the decision to cut off access to the popular park and splash pad area in peak season. Read more about the issue here.
Porcupine Ski Runners athletes collected nine medals at the Ontario Youth Championships. Read about their accomplishments here.
Young anglers dropped a line at Porcupine Lake for the 7th Annual Timmins Fur Council’s Kids Fishing Derby on Family Day. Find out who took home the top prizes here.
Ontario PC leadership hopeful Caroline Mulroney met with members of the party’s local riding association this week. Looking for support in her leadership bid, she also laid out her plan to boost the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. Read what she had to say here.
It was a snowy Family Day, but that didn’t stop nearly 300 people from trying to unofficially break a record. Check out the photos from Sk8te Hollinger’s attempt to create the longest skating chain here.
Bonus video: Watching this What’s Your Dish feature may have you craving a dish from Timmins Holy Cow Indian Cuisine.
