A bear attack early Thursday in the north end of Timmins resulted in minor injuries to two people. They had let their dog out on Lozanne Cres., off Lonergan Blvd. at about 4:00am, and noticed a cub in a tree. As the two residents tried to get the dog back inside,...

Our little corner of the world is drawing a lot of attention from around the world for our bright future in mining. On Tuesday, Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau declared next week Mining Week, in conjunction with the annual Canadian Mining Expo at the McIntyre Community Building. She met with Premier Doug...

The changeover of the Lowther Air Base from American to Canadian hands is the subject of our weekly look at Kapuskasing History. A story in the June 26th 1963 edition of the Northern Times introduced Squadron Leader Ibor Tenove as the first Canadian to run the operations. Under the agreement...

The Colour Run, I’m living colour returns to Kapuskasing this Sunday, June 1st.  Tourism and Special Events coordinator Kelly Kraby says the event begins at noon at the Riverside Tennis Courts but you are asked to show up early to check in at 11 am. You can also register...

Sensenbrenner Hospital Foundation has wrapped up its ultrasound fundraising project. Manager Mireille Dubosq says through the support two machines were replaced instead of just one. She hinted that it started while work was wrapping up for the dialysis unit. “In the background for 2025 we also had to replace two...

The relaunch of the Moonbeam Cultural Centre takes place this Saturday and Sunday with a full slate of activities. Communications and community services coordinator Marie-Soleil Vellleux says a provincial grant helped with the renovations to the Centre located the Leonard house, the oldest home in town. “We’ve updated we’ve painted,...