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Timmins not among regions moving to Phase 2 of vaccination rollout

Timmins not among regions moving to Phase 2 of vaccination rollout

Changes to vaccine rollout announced today do not yet apply to the Porcupine Health Unit
Seven new COVID cases reported in Timmins and area, two previous cases a variant of concern

Seven new COVID cases reported in Timmins and area, two previous cases a variant of concern

There are 32 known active cases in the region
OPP investigate three fires near Kirkland Lake

OPP investigate three fires near Kirkland Lake

Police say no one was injured
Police lay 16 charges near school zones on April 1

Police lay 16 charges near school zones on April 1

A charge was also laid for failing to stop for a school bus
Two arrested on outstanding warrants over the long weekend: Timmins Police Service

Two arrested on outstanding warrants over the long weekend: Timmins Police Service

All were held in police custody awaiting bail hearings
Vaccine clinics set for people 65 and older

Vaccine clinics set for people 65 and older

They start April 13
Ford says there will be 'further restrictions moving forward'

Ford says there will be 'further restrictions moving forward'

'This variant is moving hour-by-hour, day-by-day so we have to move with it and be nimble and be quick and that’s what we’re doing,' says Ford
SIU investigating death of 16-year-old in Timmins

SIU investigating death of 16-year-old in Timmins

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to investigators
Walking from Peawanuck to Moose Factory 'a great adventure'

Walking from Peawanuck to Moose Factory 'a great adventure'

Next up are podcasts talking about the main reasons for walking and to share stories and legends from the James Bay coast
Spotted in Porcupine: swans (3 photos)

Spotted in Porcupine: swans (3 photos)

They are often seen while migrating