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After more than two decades of planning, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is celebrating the grand opening of the Chi-Zhiingwaak Business Park, marking an important milestone in the community’s economic development journey. Located near Highway 55 and the Highway 17 bypass, the business park has been part of the First Nation’s plans since 2001, when the land was […]

The sound of hymns filled St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral on Monday afternoon as Catholics from across northeastern Ontario gathered for a special occasion – the ordination of Roch Martin as the eighth Bishop of Timmins. The cathedral was filled with people from different parishes, religious communities and generations who came together to welcome their […]

A Thousand Voices at the Cross Brings the Community Together On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Moffly Hill near St. Basil Elementary School became a place of music, prayer and togetherness as Christians from across the community gathered for A Thousand Voices at the Cross. Held beneath the large illuminated cross overlooking the area, the evening […]

A summer festival built around local food, drinks, music and community spirit is now helping make a difference in healthcare across the region. The Blanche River Health Foundation is celebrating a $13,000 donation from the 2026 North on Tap Craft Beer Festival, with the money going toward new medical equipment for the Blanche River Health […]

Hockey fans in Timmins are getting another chance to see major junior hockey right here at home. The Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) will meet at McIntyre Arena on Wednesday, September 2, at 7 p.m. The game will be part […]

Municipalities across Northern Ontario are facing a growing challenge: finding enough qualified people to fill important jobs. A new report from the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), created in partnership with four northeastern Ontario workforce planning boards, found that 94 per cent of municipalities surveyed are having trouble attracting qualified candidates. The findings were […]

More Americans are looking into their Canadian family roots as interest in Canadian citizenship certificates continues to grow. Since changes to Canada’s citizenship law came into effect in December 2025, the federal government has seen a noticeable increase in applications, with people in the United States making up a significant share of those requests. The […]

Celebrating Freedom, Unity and the Spirit of India On 15 August 2026, India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, marking another proud milestone in the country’s journey since gaining independence in 1947. It is a day when Indians everywhere pause to remember the sacrifices that made freedom possible and celebrate the strength, diversity and spirit that […]

We celebrate Diwali every year – and this year’s party at the Northern College gymnasium was everything we hoped for: loud, warm, colourful and full of joy. Friends and neighbours from many different cultures came together, and for an evening the whole place felt like one big, happy family. From the first lights to the […]

Diwali is here – and we’re ready to light up the night! Join us tonight for our annual Diwali party: a warm, colourful evening of music, dance, sweets and good company. Every year our community comes together to celebrate the Festival of Lights, and this year promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Expect […]