With so much happening, it's easy to miss a headline.
Here are seven stories you should read this week to help keep you in the loop:
Richard Bouvier and Anne Vincent’s contributions to the community were recognized this week as they were inducted into the City of Timmins Human Rights Wall of Fame. The Evening of Applause ceremony held on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination also honoured area youth with the Students Who Make a Difference Award. Check out a photo gallery of all the winners and read more on the event here.
Wondering how much Timmins council members made last year? Municipalities are required to report how much council members were paid in salary and expenses, and the report for 2017 is out. Find out more information here.
The Timmins High and Vocational School robotics team is on the road for its second FIRST Robotics competition. Before heading out, they talked about their team and how this is the best robot they’ve entered into an event. Read more about that here.
Timmins Mayor Steve Black is looking for Timmins council’s support to create a First Nations advisory committee, leadership forum, and more. Read about what the five items are in the resolution he’s bringing to council next week here.
Tourists should have an easier time finding their way around the city this year. New wayfinding signs were unveiled this week. Read more about that here.
After Lionel-Gauthier students built bridges, the Professional Engineers of Ontario Porcupine Kapuskasing Chapter stopped by the school to break them. The fun challenge is part of National Engineering Week, and the team with the bridge that withstood the most weight before collapsing got tickets to a dinner at the Dante Club. Check out the photos and more on the story here.
If your name has been added to a waiting list to get your child into a daycare centre, you’re not alone. After contacting local service providers, it appears the shortage is most critical for infants. Read more on that story here.
