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Police Seek Video Footage in Timmins Firearms Investigation

Justin Barber

Aug 21, 2025

The Timmins Police Service is investigating a weapons-related incident reported on August 16, 2025. According to police, part of the incident took place in the west end of Timmins along Riverside Drive, between Norman Street and Shirley Street, between 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Police have requested that residents and businesses with surveillance systems, as well as motorists with dash cameras who were in that area during the specified time, review their footage. The Timmins Police Service stated that any relevant video can be uploaded directly to their evidence portal.

Investigators say efforts continue to identify the person responsible for discharging a firearm during the incident. The Timmins Police Service has advised that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

A boil water advisory posted in Matheson on August 29, 2025, affects only one private property, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. The notice, dated August 28, 2025, clarifies that the advisory is not related to the municipal water system. The township’s announcement means

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced on August 28 that the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will provide $450,000 to Laurentian University to establish the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation at the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury. According

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

The City of Timmins was convicted on March 13, 2025, of multiple violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, and fined $45,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $11,250. According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the city has

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend

Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The closure is in observance of the Labour Day long weekend. The information is relevant for residents who may require municipal services, as services will

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Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend