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Check It Out: Ontario Mine Rescue District Competitions Return to Timmins in 2024

Justin Barber

May 4, 2025

Ontario Mine Rescue, which operates under Workplace Safety North, has announced that the annual district competitions will return in spring 2024. According to the organization, these competitions will take place in mining communities across Ontario, including Timmins.

Ontario Mine Rescue stated that teams from underground mines will participate in scenarios designed to simulate emergency response situations. The competitions are scheduled annually in various host communities where mining operations are active.

Details regarding specific dates and additional participating locations were shared in the official spring announcement from Ontario Mine Rescue.

Weather report for May 04, 2025

It’s a cool start across the Northeast, with Timmins waking up to single-digit temperatures and dry skies. Expect a mix of sun and cloud through the day, with highs reaching 9°C in Kapuskasing and moving toward 8°C in Hearst. East winds will stay gentle, making it a

Elm Street Water Service Interruption and Road Closure Set for June 13

The Town of Cochrane has announced a planned water service interruption and road closure on Elm Street, between Maple Avenue and Oak Drive. The interruption is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. According to the municipal notice, this disruption is

Weekly Digest (4/27 - 5/3)

Timmins Police Seek Video Evidence After Assault Near Third Avenue Date: 2025-04-28 According to the Timmins Police Service, a serious assault took place in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 8, 2024, near the intersection of Third Avenue and Cedar Street South in Timmins. The police have requested assistance

Weather report for May 03, 2025

After a chilly start this morning across NEOn, expect a mix of sun and clouds through the day. Temperatures for most communities—including Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Moosonee—will reach highs near 7°C this afternoon, with light to moderate northwest winds making it feel cooler at times. Overnight lows

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Weather report for May 04, 2025

Elm Street Water Service Interruption and Road Closure Set for June 13

Weekly Digest (4/27 - 5/3)

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