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The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool in Timmins is set to reopen on Monday, November 18, 2024. The facility had been closed for repairs to its heating and boiler systems. These repairs have now been completed, allowing the pool to resume operations. A temporary swim schedule has been established, effective from
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Premier Doug Ford has released a statement in recognition of Remembrance Day. He called on Ontarians to honor Canadian Armed Forces members, both past and present, for their service. Ford highlighted the 80th anniversary of D-Day, acknowledging the role of 14,000 Canadian troops in the Normandy landings during World
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The Timmins Police Service has issued a request for public assistance in locating a missing person named Aliya. The individual has been reported missing, and authorities are seeking any information that could aid in locating her. The police have not provided further details about Aliya's description or the
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Northern College, located in Timmins, has reported a nine percent increase in domestic student enrolment for the 2024 academic year. The college has also announced the distribution of $714,249 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards to 526 students across its four campuses. This amount marks an increase of $150,000
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The Ontario government has announced initiatives to assist Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses in transitioning to civilian careers in skilled trades. This includes a $2.4 million investment through the Skills Development Fund to offer free training in technology and cybersecurity fields. Key initiatives include: * Coding for
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The Ontario government has urged the Bank of Canada to reduce interest rates, citing concerns over job protection amid global economic uncertainties. Vic Fedeli, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, highlighted that while Ontario has created nearly 200,000 jobs this year, the province's economic
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The Timmins Public Library will host an event to unveil a community mural on Wednesday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. The mural is part of the library's 100th Anniversary Celebration and will be displayed in the lobby of the library building. This project is a collaboration
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The Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. However, the arena will remain open according to its regular schedule. A Remembrance Day ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Smooth Rock Falls Legion. Additional details about the ceremony can
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The Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. However, the arena will remain open according to its regular schedule. Additionally, a Remembrance Day ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Smooth Rock Falls Legion. Further details about the ceremony
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The Ontario government has proposed amendments to the Election Finances Act to extend the per-vote subsidy for political parties. This proposal, supported by all parties in the legislature, aims to continue the quarterly allowances to registered political parties and constituency associations until December 31, 2026. These payments, originally set to
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The Canadian government has referred Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-358 back to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for reconsideration. This decision, made by the Governor in Council, follows concerns about competition in the retail Internet services market, particularly regarding access to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) services in Ontario and Quebec. The
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The Government of Canada has mandated the closure of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. following a national security review. This decision was announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, citing national security concerns related to the operations of ByteDance Ltd., TikTok's parent company, in Canada. The