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Flu Arrives in the North

Flu Arrives in the North

Timmins, Ontario – The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting the first case of influenza A in the Cochrane District. This first case was identified Monday in an infant residing in Timmins. We are seeing an early start to our influenza season this year.
Traffic Enforcement in Full Swing as Winter Weather Continues

Traffic Enforcement in Full Swing as Winter Weather Continues

Traffic enforcement continues to be a priority for the Timmins Police Service, and the past few days have been no exception, with multiple drivers being stopped and charged accordingly.
Winter road fatalities should never be ‘part of life’: NDP

Winter road fatalities should never be ‘part of life’: NDP

QUEEN’S PARK – Timmins-James Bay MPP Gilles Bisson says the Liberal government owes Northerners an explanation for ongoing winter road closures and fatalities, despite increased snow clearing equipment this season.
Premier's Statement on Deaths of Toronto and York Regional Police Officers

Premier's Statement on Deaths of Toronto and York Regional Police Officers

Premier Kathleen Wynne released this statement following the death of Toronto Police Constable John Zivcic: "My heart goes out to the family and friends of Constable John Zivcic, and all of our police officers, who have suffered a devastating loss to
Students from Timmins and Cochrane Looking Forward to Exciting CPA Careers

Students from Timmins and Cochrane Looking Forward to Exciting CPA Careers

Pass One of World's Most Challenging Professional Entry Exams TORONTO, ONTARIO-- According to just-released results, three local Chartered Professional Accounting students have passed this year's Canada-wide Uniform Evaluation (UFE), recognized as on
Frank P. Krznaric Whitney Public School Welcomes Timmins Author

Frank P. Krznaric Whitney Public School Welcomes Timmins Author

Author and long-time educator Paul Toffanello paid a visit to Frank P. Krznaric Whitney P.S. recently. Paul met with students in grades 4-8, sharing the influences in his life that helped him become a writer.
More Than Liberal Word Games Needed For ONTC

More Than Liberal Word Games Needed For ONTC

QUEEN’S PARK – Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli says it’s time for the Liberals to end the political game playing and come clean about their real intentions for Ontario Northland.
Ontario Releases Long-Term Energy Plan - Province Presents Strategy for Clean, Affordable Energy

Ontario Releases Long-Term Energy Plan - Province Presents Strategy for Clean, Affordable Energy

Ontario's updated Long-Term Energy Plan, Achieving Balance , encourages conservation and lays out a plan for clean, reliable and affordable energy for Ontarians, where and when they need it.
Northern College and Northlands College Sign Mining Education Agreement

Northern College and Northlands College Sign Mining Education Agreement

HAILEYBURY, ON: Northern College and Saskatchewan’s Northlands College are collaborating to broaden educational opportunities and facilitate workforce development in northern Saskatchewan.
Attention Fishermen and Hunters - Outdoors Card Renewal Reminder

Attention Fishermen and Hunters - Outdoors Card Renewal Reminder

You Need an Outdoors Card before Buying Licence Tags to Fish, Hunt in Ontario Ontario is reminding anglers and hunters to renew their Outdoors Cards.