The Ontario government has announced an investment of $1.8 billion to enhance access to primary care across the province. This funding aims to connect two million more residents to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team within four years. The investment includes $1.4 billion in new funding and over $400 million in previously approved funding.
The Timmins Police Service reported the arrest of two impaired drivers on March 21, 2025. The first arrest was initiated after a concerned citizen alerted authorities about a potential impaired driver. Officers from the Traffic Section located the vehicle and detained the driver for Operation While Impaired by Drugs. Further
Proposal for Additional Senior Living Units in Local Community A proposal has been submitted to the local planning board for the construction of 28 new independent senior living units at 500 Twelfth Avenue North. According to the planning documentation, this proposal outlines an expansion on the site, which would result
The City of Timmins Public Works has informed residents of a change in the snow removal schedule for specific areas within the city for the week of March 22, 2025. The changes affect South Porcupine, notably Bloor, Shamrock, and Dome streets, where snow removal services will be postponed due to
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has released its 2025 budget, setting total expenditures at $4.7 million. This includes a 10% increase in the municipal tax rate and a 3% increase in water and sewer rates. These adjustments will see taxes contributing 65% to the town's revenue.