By: Martha Dillman

MPP Gilles Bisson is asking for the Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry to admit he made a mistake. Gravelle recently said that no province has legislation which requires in-province processing. Calls to the government of Newfoundland have confirmed that not all materials mined in that province are processed in Newfoundland.

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By: Jessica Horne

Local teens who are facing tough times now have two local organizations to turn to. Timmins and District VCARS and Teen Relationship Abuse Awareness have been speaking at local high schools about relationship violence and where victims can find help. TRAA recently donated over $3800 to VCARS to their Victims Assistance Fund.

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By: Amanda Young

Ecole Catholique Sacre-Coeur student Antonio Esposito recently shaved his head to raise $719 for the Haitian relief effort. Principal Pierre Carboneau says it’s great to see a student decide to do something so self-less to help others.
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By: Amanda Young

An early morning fire at Timmins Square wasn’t as bad as it sounds. A fire had started in a cardboard crusher at the rear of building. Deputy Fire Chief Joey Stojkiewicz says there was nothing suspicious about the fire and the same type of incident happened about eight years ago.

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By: Martha Dillman

It’s good news for people who earn minimum wage - it’s going up to $10.25 an hour at the end of the month. Fred Gibbons, President of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce says the business community understands the need for the raise, but questions if it should be been deferred until the economy is in better shape.

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By: Martha Dillman

The McGuinty government is looking into a rating system for water conservation, similar to the current electricity rating system Energy Star. Public Utilities Manager with the city Norm Bruce says most residents pay a flat rate for water in Timmins. He says it’s still important for the public to conserve water, even if they’re paying a consistent rate.

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By: Jessica Horne

Students from around the city will be visiting the Porcupine Campus of Northern College tomorrow to participate in the ‘Go To College’ Program. Jared Dicks with the college says the programs offers grade 8 students the chance to explore post-secondary school and career options. Students will participate in interactive activities, program demonstrations, and campus tours.

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By: Martha Dillman

MPP Gilles Bisson is dismissing claims that proposed changes to the mining act likely won’t pass. The Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry recently said changing the act to have all minerals processed in Ontario wouldn’t be a good thing. Bisson says he doesn’t agree, and plans to put forth legislation to change the act in the near future.

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By: Jessica Horne

Every driver encounters them at some point or another. Pothole season is among us, and the Public Works department has set up ways for the community to get involved in the patrol. Chris Bazinet with Public Works advises people can call or go onto the Public Works website to notify the patrol of dangerous pot holes. Bazinet also advised the Pot Hole Patrol funding has not been affected by the City’s decision to cut the roads budget.

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By: Amanda Young

Thanks to snowmachines, Kamiskotia Snow Resort still has lots of winter stuff to do, but snowmobilers aren’t so lucky. After a total of 7-8 weeks, Timmins Snowmobile Club president Gilbert Fortin says the season is pretty much done. He says out of town and in the bush might still be okay but the days are numbered, and he reminds to stay off trails that are closed, as they may be on private property.

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