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CANADA: Jail time for promoting hatred sends a ‘strong message,’ advocates say

CANADA: Jail time for promoting hatred sends a ‘strong message,’ advocates say

The sentencing of James Sear of Your Ward News comes as Canada experiences an uptick in hate crimes and online extremism
Fire hazard ranges from moderate to extreme in the Timmins area

Fire hazard ranges from moderate to extreme in the Timmins area

15 forest fires burn across the northeast region
Three charged in Kirkland Lake with possession of cocaine, meth following traffic stop

Three charged in Kirkland Lake with possession of cocaine, meth following traffic stop

The traffic stop came as part of an ongoing drug investigation
20-year-old charged in Englehart stabbing investigation

20-year-old charged in Englehart stabbing investigation

Police say the domestic assault incident took place August 20
Police lay drug trafficking charges after seizing meth, opioids in Kirkland Lake

Police lay drug trafficking charges after seizing meth, opioids in Kirkland Lake

OPP also seized Canadian currency; the overall street value is estimated at $2,300
Pay attention to the flashing red lights

Pay attention to the flashing red lights

It is illegal to fail to stop for a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal lights flashing; a first time offence, you can be fined from $400 to $2,000
Fire crews battle early-morning fire in Timmins (updated)

Fire crews battle early-morning fire in Timmins (updated)

It started on a deck and quickly spread up the house
Dufresne named director of Collège Boréal Timmins campus

Dufresne named director of Collège Boréal Timmins campus

Mélanie Dufresne has worked at Collège Boréal since 2009. In her previous position as manager of post-secondary programs, she was responsible for academic management of programs and services offered in Timmins
BEYOND LOCAL: Climate change could be the reason your allergies are still acting up, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Climate change could be the reason your allergies are still acting up, study says

Climate change has caused pollen seasons to start sooner and last longer
Good morning, Timmins!

Good morning, Timmins!

Sun turning to a mix of sun and cloud today.