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Extreme cold warning remains in effect for Timmins and area

Extreme cold warning remains in effect for Timmins and area

Extreme wind chill values near minus 40 are continuing this morning and expected again tonight into Friday morning, Environment Canada says
ONTARIO: Experts say race for COVID drugs dogged by false promises, lack of co-ordination

ONTARIO: Experts say race for COVID drugs dogged by false promises, lack of co-ordination

Doctor calls on more more co-ordination to develop antiviral therapies
Coalition urges northerners to stay home during March Break, asks outsiders to stay out

Coalition urges northerners to stay home during March Break, asks outsiders to stay out

'The virus doesn't move, people move it,' says coalition member
Two additional deaths linked to COVID-19 at Extendicare Kapuskasing (updated)

Two additional deaths linked to COVID-19 at Extendicare Kapuskasing (updated)

The facility confirmed the more residents have passed away in its daily update
2021 budget approved with 1.46 per cent increase

2021 budget approved with 1.46 per cent increase

'I want the residents of this community to see how this was handled tonight because this is not the way you do a budget,' says councillor
Wind chills near minus 40 possible tonight: Environment Canada

Wind chills near minus 40 possible tonight: Environment Canada

Extreme cold may continue into the weekend with wind chill values approaching minus 40 each night
Could Timmins become Northern Ontario's new nickel capital?

Could Timmins become Northern Ontario's new nickel capital?

A nickel supercycle is set to begin, thanks to Elon Musk, and Canada Nickel wants to be first to production
Top doc uncertain what colour the region will be when lockdown lifts

Top doc uncertain what colour the region will be when lockdown lifts

Testing results for a potential variant in Kapuskasing aren't available yet
Where, exactly, is Northern Ontario?

Where, exactly, is Northern Ontario?

Back Roads Bill offers a geography lesson most aren't likely to get in school
City issues extreme cold weather alert

City issues extreme cold weather alert

Living Space will remain open 24/7 for up to 25 people in the emergency shelter