http://www.thedailypress.ca Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.thedailypress.ca, All rights reserved. http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563873 Our local young people have decided to put on a Suicide Awareness Walk Thursday after school at 3:15 p.m. beginning at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. There will be many young people attending.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 01:36:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563873 129816921600000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563850 For many, the idea of prospecting goes hand in hand with the gold rushes in the early 1900s. Colourless men in britches panning the rivers outside of Dawson City, wearing wide brimmed hats keeping the sun off of their sweat stained backs.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563850 129816904200000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563849 It doesn't get any bigger than this – until next year. The Big Event Northern Mining Exploration Expo opened at the McIntyre Arena on Wednesday. Periods of rainfall didn't hinder the event, which took place both outside and inside The Mac.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563849 129816900000000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563785 Hwy. 560, between Hwy, 144 and Gowganda, is now re-opened to traffic. Ontario Provincial Police announced the re-opening of the highway at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563785 129816802800000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563783 From mining to forestry and energy, the region’s hottest business issues will be discussed and debatedat the 2012 Timmins Regional Economic Outlook (TREO). The event is set to be held at the Porcupine Campus of Northern College on June 6 and 7.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 22:06:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563783 129816795600000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563761 The top qualifier in this week’s Beat the Champ action at Mid-Town Bowl was Youth Bowling Council senior Austin Sanford, with singles of 302, 318 and a big 892 triple. Awesome shooting, Austin. Second was Denise Didone a huge 369 single and 863 triple.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 21:01:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563761 129816756600000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563742 The 14th annual Days Inn Spring Ball was not only a gala affair, it was a record-breaking one. Jean-Paul and Charmaine Aubé, owners of the Days Inn and Conference Centre, proudly presented a record-breaking cheque in the amount of $304,237.68 to the Timmins and District Hospital Foundation.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563742 129816737400000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563623 Timmins and area commuters will likely have a wet drive home from work Wednesday. According to the forecast from Environment Canada, expect a few showers ending this afternoon followed by cloudy skies and a 30% chance of more showers.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563623 129816661200000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563609 Ontario Provincial Police report a visitor from Val Caron ended up in Porcupine Lake on Sunday during a sightseeing stop. South Porcupine OPP responded to the area of the boat launch where a driver had accidentally submerged his father’s blue 2003 Chevy Venture minivan.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 18:07:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563609 129816652200000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563491 THURSDAY (May 17) The works of photographer Jean Gibbons entitled “Celebration of Seasons — Timmins” are on display in the Main Promenade at Timmins and District Hospital.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563491 129816590400000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563484 The distinctive red and green Hollinger houses were home to many families in Timmins. These homes are a true part of our local heritage.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563484 129816585600000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562608 Records were broken in the majority of events at the 2012 Porcupine Track & Field Invitational Meet at the Timmins Regional Athletics and Soccer Complex on Tuesday. That’s too be expected, however, pointed out Joel Ruel, one of the organizers of the event, given that this was just its second year.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562608 129816556200000000 http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563375 Following are the results of the 2012 Porcupine Track & Field Invitational Meet held at Timmins Regional Athletics and Soccer Complex on Tuesday: • Women 100 Meter Hurdles Senior — 1. Noemie Hawey-Deshaies, Theriault, 16.80; 2.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563375 129816516000000000