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Cold War dumping ground  Share Comments Photos 
Posted 9 hours ago
The Cold War may have faded from the memories of those who lived through it, but across Canada several monuments to the era still exist. [more]
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Majors open with 3-0 lossShare Comments 
Posted 9 hours ago
The Timmins Majors dropped their first game of the Great North Midget League season and the Silver Stick tournament to the Sault Ste. Marie North Stars Thursday afternoon. In some ways, however, the 3-0 loss seems like a moral victory. [more]
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Eskis host RoyalsShare Comments Photos 
Posted 9 hours ago
Abitibi Eskimos fans will get their first look at their Northern Ontario Junior 'A' Hockey League squad Saturday night. The Eskimos are coming off a season-opening 5-3 loss on the road against the Sudbury Jr. [more]
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Laughren announces re-election bidShare Comments Photos 
Updated 8 hours ago
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Northern leaders speak outShare Comments 
Posted 9 hours ago
A letter writing campaign has been launched by Northeastern municipalities in response to controversial provincial legislation, which opponents say threatens jobs and economic opportunities within the region. [more]
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TSO hosting gig by Toronto SymphonyShare Comments Photos 
Posted 9 hours ago
Classical music fans in Timmins are being provided with a unique treat. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Ecole catholique secondaire Theriault on Sept. 16. [more]
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Mom shouldn't have to choose  Share Comments 
Posted 21 hours ago
Dear Tom: My boyfriend has an issue with my son. They pushed each other and my boyfriend was hit in the nose and called the police. My son had very difficult childhood; I lost my husband when my son was two-years-old. [more]
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Resident Evil: Afterlife the real 3-D dealShare Comments 
Posted 21 hours ago
Some moviegoers may complain watching 3-D makes them sick. But for Ali Larter, anyway, shooting in 3-D is worth the headache. "There's a lot of new kind of technical difficulties that come along with it. [more]
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Majors kick off seasonShare Comments 
Posted 21 hours ago
The Timmins Majors kick off both their Great North Midget League regular season and the Silver Stick Hockey Tournament against the Sault Ste. Marie North Stars in Sudbury this afternoon. "Anytime you are playing the Soo, it's always a tough go," Majors coach Robert Savard said. [more]
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Long-gun registry debate has taken up too much timeShare Comments 
Posted 23 hours ago
Watching the NDP try to figure out what to do come Sept. 22 -- when a vote to scrap the long-gun registry comes to the House of Commons -- has become an overwrought drama. This issue is such a splitter that it begs the question why the Conservatives are spending so much political capital on it. [more]
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City groups showcase servicesShare Comments 
Posted 23 hours ago
Most welcome gifts may include coupons and business guides. But Timmins says welcome on a much grander scale. The annual Welcome to Timmins Night brings out hundreds of residents to show off the clubs and services offered within the city. [more]
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MP voting to keep long gun registryShare Comments 
Posted 23 hours ago
Hunters and outdoors enthusiasts in this riding are going to be outraged with him. MP Charlie Angus (NDP -Timmins-James Bay) knows it. Angus plans to vote against a Conservative private member's bill to scrap the long-gun registry despite its unpopularity in Northern Ontario and rural ridings. [more]
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Mine ramps upShare Comments 
Posted 23 hours ago
It's golden news for Lake Shore Gold Corp. as well as Timmins. As the mining company submits its closure plans, it's also gearing up to enter the production stage for a new gold mine by year's end. [more]
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Veteran councillor won't runShare Comments 
Posted 23 hours ago
A veteran of city council has decided to exit the political arena. Current Ward 5 (Timmins) Coun. Denis Saudino announced last night that he will not seek re-election. [more]