Only one new movie opening this weekend at Timmins Cinema 6, but it will probably be a DOOZY! From the same author who wrote The Notebook, comes a story about a soldier who leaves his post, finds a picture of a girl, and an explosion goes off while he’s away from his post. It’s called The Lucky One.

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Canadian Pop Singer Carly Rae Jepsen just keeps getting more and more popular, and her fans keep getting more and more FAMOUS! A little while back, Justin Bieber filmed a homemade music video to Carly’s “Call Me Maybe”… And now Katy Perry has done it!

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This Friday April 20th, Timmins Transit will be offering free bus service to celebrate Earth Day (celebrated Sunday, April 22nd).

Here are a few ways riding the bus can help our Planet!

– One city bus can replace as many as 50 vehicles. This saves fuel, and stops nearly 170 thousand tonnes of pollution EVERY YEAR!

– Riding the bus could save you 11 Grand… That was the average cost to keep a car on the road last year (probably more for us Northerners! We need to deal with all that ROAD SALT!)

– If you switch from driving yourself to work (solo) to the bus, you could save (in theory) up to 2 thousand dollars.

So test out Timmins Transit for FREE this Friday April 20th, for International Earth Day!

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Two new movies at Timmins Cinema 6 open today!  A scary movie: The Cabin in the Woods

And a funny movie!  The Three Stooges

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It’s no surprise that organ donation, and donating blood can save lives.  But sometimes, that isn’t enough.  Sometimes we need to take it even a step farther to save a life worth saving. 

Kyle is from the Timmins area, and he’s just 3 years old.  Sadly, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.  At just 3 years old, it isn’t fair.  We can’t imagine what Kyle or his family is going through.  But you can help. 

The Canadian Blood Services, along with OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network are holding a swab and What’s Your Type event on Monday.  By taking just 10 minutes to get tested, you could save the life of a 3 year old local boy.  They are looking for young, healthy men between the ages of 17 and 35 to head down to the Northern College Porcupine Campus Monday between 10 and 2 to get tested. 

Imagine if this was your son…  You’d want as many people as possible to show up to this event…  So spread the word, and prove, once again that Timmins is the City with the Heart of Gold.

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Business Contribution to the Community
(1-30 Employees)
Clearlogic Consulting Professionals
M&M Meat Shops
Gord’s Rentals
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Business Contribution to the Community
(31+ Employees)
Value Village
CTV/Lions Telethon
Scotiabank

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Service Excellence Award
Hygiene by Claire Quesnel
Tisdale Plumbing & Heating
Perfect Settings

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New Business (Under 2 Years)
Soucie Salo Safety (Timmins) Inc.
Little Lamb
Porter Airlines Inc.

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Marketing Innovation Achievement
Guiho Saw Sales & Marine
Girones & Associates
Dubé Designs

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Young Entrepreneur (Under 30)
Sweet Angel
Centre Ice Hockey Equipment.com
Massage by Design

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Business of the Year (1-5 Employees)
Energy Mizers
Nancy Delmonte Academy of Dance
Conveyors Plus

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Business of the Year (6-49 Employees)
J&B Cycle & Marine
Porcupine Canvas
BESTECH

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Business of the Year (50+ Employees)
Redpath Mining Ltd.
Timmins Garage Inc.
McDonald’s Restaurant

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Non-Profit Organization Award
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Downtown Timmins BIA
Porcupine Dante Club

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Environmental Award
Bees & Berries Farm
Millson Forestry
Veolia Environmental Services

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Aboriginal Partnership Award
Ontario Power Generation
Misiway Health Centre
Mattagami Group LP (O/A Compass Carriers) and
Lake Shore Gold Corp.

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Best Place to Work Award
BESTECH
The Venture Centre / Le centre de
développement
On-Line Support (OLS)

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Apprenticeship Award
Tisdale Plumbing & Heating
Leo Alarie & Sons Construction
Gorf Manufacturing / Contracting

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NorthernTel Technology Award
Xstrata Copper Kidd Operations
Logikal Code
Near North Video Productions

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Media Person of the Year
Kevin Vincent
Nikki Jhutti

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On-Line dating is getting increasingly popular.  But sometimes it feels like men and women speak 2 different languages!  Here are a few hints to help decode “Guy Talk” on a dating profile so you don’t waste your time!

1. When a guy says, “I want a woman who takes care of herself and eats healthy,” he means exactly that. He’s saying that if you’re not in shape, if you don’t live a healthy lifestyle, then a relationship with him isn’t going to work. If you’re overweight, chubby, ‘thick-boned’ or just have a little extra cushion for the pushin’, this guy might give you a chance … but your weight will always be a concern for him. So do yourself a favor, be honest with yourself before you reply.

2. If he mentions he “likes to travel and wants to experience new places and new things,” again, he means that! So if you’re a home body or prefer the couch with a Lifetime movie, chances are, you and this type of guy won’t make it.

3. If he says, “I’m just here looking around” or, “I’m looking for a friend” or, “I’m taking it slow,” or any other variation of these words, then take the hint. Some guys post their status as looking for a relationship. Yet, when you read the fine print you see that he is looking for something completely different. So beware because you’re probably not the person who is going to change his mind…at least no time soon!

4. If his profile reads, “blah blah blah,” you can’t learn much about him. Sometimes, guys get extremely frustrated if they’re unable to find a suitable partner right away, which could lead to a post that vents his frustration. This type of guy doubts that he’ll find anyone, so he posts the same words over and over again, which again deters him from actually meeting anyone. In this case, you have two options. You can take a chance and send him a message in hopes that he will actually have something to say. However, another option is to do nothing at all. Accept the profile at face value — he is a guy who doesn’t take looking for relationships seriously — and simply move on.

5. If he says, “I’m a workaholic,” or mentions work more than a few times in his post, you’ll need to be strong with an equal amount of work and/or hobbies to keep you busy, because this guy sure won’t. Work is very important to him and you won’t change this fact anytime soon.

6. When he admits that he is, “undecided/open-minded/prefer not to say” about having children, take a look at your life now. Then, glance into your future and see where you hope to be. If having children isn’t in your plans then you two may have something in common. However, if you want a family, but the guy is too cute and you feel a certain compatibility with him, chat and get to know him. He may be open to a family in the future. In contrast, there are those who are adamant about not having children. If that’s the case, move on and save yourself the misery to come.

7. If he says, “nothing is off limits,” get clarification. Find out if he means that no joke, no action (like skydiving), no viewpoint (racist rants), etc., is off limits. That is, if you want to be sure the guy has an open mind, isn’t a pervert and so on.

8. If he says, “I’m a big kid…” chances are, he is. So if you’re looking for the serious type, take notice.

9. If he writes, “sarcasm is my language,” then know that at some point he will probably offend you. How often depends on how thick your skin is. So, if you can’t handle an abrasive, blunt guy, just keep clicking.

10. If he talks about sex, repeatedly, throughout his profile, he may not necessarily be looking for a booty call. He may just have a tenacious appetite and he’s warning you in advance. This type of guy is telling you that sex is very important to him. If you can’t handle it — if your sex drive isn’t that strong — then keep clicking on to another profile. Otherwise, you’re wasting your time and his.

11. If he says, “I am in school, or exploring new opportunities,” chances are, he is currently in college and unemployed. Or, he may be underemployed so that he can finish his education. In today’s economy, many are going back to school to further their education. Depending on his major, if you can see potential in his new career choices, or if you’re willing to be the financial backbone for this type of relationship, then don’t be afraid to let him know this.

12. If he says, “I am a sports fan,” then be prepared to watch sports and attend sporting events. Besides, if he wasn’t a diehard sports fanatic he wouldn’t have written it.

13. When he mentions, “I’m not into the bar scene,” chances are, he really isn’t. He is probably ready to settle down. Keep in mind that he still may not be ready to jump headlong into anything serious right away. This is actually a good thing.

14. If he says he has children, know that you should expect to be the second or third pick. His children may or may not come first in his life. If they do, you have to be willing to accept this. If not, click your way to another guy who doesn’t have children.

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The world has discovered a new Susan Boyle.

An overweight teenager in a t-shirt and baggy pants impressed the audience and even Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent by singing Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's “The Prayer'' with his
classmate from vocal school.

His experience so closely matched Susan Boyle's, they're now calling him “Suboy.''

You have to see this video to believe it!