Timmins News

Hillier calls out Northern MPs over missed vote

Members of Parliament in Northern Ontario are reacting after General Rick Hillier criticized MPs who were absent for Monday's vote to extend and expand Canada's military mission against the Islamic State, commonly referred to as ISIS or ISIL.

Mar 31, 2015 9:33 PM Read more >

College finalizes policy on sexual assault and violence

NEWS RELEASE NORTHERN COLLEGE ************************* Northern College has finalized its stand-alone policy and protocol on sexual assault and sexual violence and it is now publicly available on the college’s website.

Mar 31, 2015 5:36 PM Read more >

Power outage in Kirkland Lake and New Liskeard (update)

NEWS RELEASE HYDRO ONE ************************* 3:45 p.m.

Mar 31, 2015 3:39 PM Read more >

Event to raise money by saying 'yes' to the dress

NEWS RELEASE CRIME STOPPERS ************************* Cochrane District Crime Stoppers is hoping to raise money by getting residents to say ‘yes’ to one of multiple dresses for this year’s prom season.

Mar 31, 2015 11:48 AM Read more >

Charge laid in stabbing

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ************************* KAPUSKASING – On March 26, 2015, Kapuskasing Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service with regards to a stabbing in progress.

Mar 31, 2015 9:34 AM Read more >

Got kids? Here's how to prank them this April Fool's Day

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you have to act like one. April 1 is right around the corner, so here are some easy, kid friendly ways to have a laugh with your little ones. 1.

Mar 31, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Council takes on issue of pay for suspended police officers

After several costly years of city officers being suspended with pay, Mayor Steve Black with support of the Police Services Board formally proposed three amendments to the Police Services Act of Ontario on Monday evening.

Mar 31, 2015 7:48 AM Read more >

Recognizing young entrepreneurs in northeastern Ontario

NEWS RELEASE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE ************************* The Business Enterprise Centre will be celebrating youth entrepreneurship and recognizing young entrepreneurs who have successfully completed the Starter Company program as we host the

Mar 30, 2015 10:23 PM Read more >

Stay clear of these this Easter

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO POWER GENERATION ************************* TORONTO – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising people to stay clear of hydroelectric dams and generating stations this Easter holiday weekend.

Mar 30, 2015 7:37 PM Read more >

Hospital talks about its sunshine list

NEWS RELEASE TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL ************************* In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, today, the Timmins and District Hospital is publishing a list of employees who earned more than $100,000 in salary

Mar 30, 2015 5:06 PM Read more >