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Timmins Announces Funding for H.O.P.E. Initiative with Community Consultation

Justin Barber

Feb 19, 2025

Timmins has announced funding approval for the H.O.P.E. (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement) initiative. The $3.2 million funding comes from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This initiative seeks to address the safety concerns arising from encampments by proposing temporary housing alternatives.

The City Council has called for public consultation to decide on possible sites for these temporary structures. Scheduled from February 24, 2025, to March 14, 2025, the consultation will evaluate four municipally owned locations as potential sites.

The Timmins City Council emphasizes a strong community feedback process on site selections, underscoring the importance of public input in guiding the development of this initiative.

CFIA Recalls Al Kanater Brand Tahini Sold in Ontario for Possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Al Kanater brand tahini due to possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA states that the affected product is sold in 454 gram containers with a UPC of 6 92551 00002 0 and a best before date of August 19, 2025. According to the

Weather report for May 05, 2025

Residents across Northeast Ontario can expect a mild and mainly cloudy start to the week. For Timmins and the James Bay communities, Monday brings cloudy skies, with highs reaching about 15°C and a chance of spotty afternoon showers. Winds will be moderate from the south, making the air feel

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

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

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

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CFIA Recalls Al Kanater Brand Tahini Sold in Ontario for Possible Salmonella

Weather report for May 05, 2025

Weather report for May 04, 2025

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