Timmins Daily Press
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Police in Cochrane seized a street-value of $80,000 of drugs and arrested two Toronto-area residents with possession for the purpose of trafficking. https://www.timminspress.com//fentanyl-crack-cocaine-seize

Meg Bethune laces up before heading out onto the ice at the Hollinger skating path. She was spending Monday afternoon there with her spouse Jared Cividino. RICHA BHOSALE/The Daily Press

The Porcupine Health Unit announced Monday morning there are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in its catchment area ... https://www.timminspress.com//four-new-cases-announced-mon

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is declaring an outbreak of COVID-19 at Kidd Operations in Timmins after PHU says two employees at the mine contracted the virus - both from the same source. https://www.timminspress.com//covid-19-outbreak-at-kidd-mi

The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases among residents of its catchment area, as of early Saturday afternoon ... https://www.timminspress.com//seven-new-cases-reported-sat

Police expect in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, with people bustling around to purchase gifts, there will be plenty of window shopping by thieves, peering into cars and looking for items to steal. https://www.timminspress.com//tps-offers-stern-message-loc

Drawn by what police described as the scene of a heated altercation, officers ended up arresting a Timmins woman who had been the subject of an outstanding warrant. https://www.timminspress.com//woman-sought-by-police-arres

The story about the shooting has been picked up by news outlets in the U.K. and New York, attracted the interest of several celebrities, and resulted in an ever-growing financial reward for information on the crime. https://www.timminspress.com//reward-concern-grow-after-il

Officers determined the accused involved in the altercation was in violation of strict curfew and home confinement conditions imposed upon her by the provincial court in Timmins. https://www.timminspress.com//woman-charged-with-breaching

The pop-up shop will operate for four consecutive Saturdays: Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 10 to 15 vendors featured each week. https://www.timminspress.com//bia-preps-for-opening-of-pop

After receiving a lot of community support in its inaugural year, the Adopt-A-Senior program is back to brighten the holiday season for local seniors. https://www.timminspress.com//return-of-secret-santa-progr

In order for Canada to continue moving forward in reconciliation, the public education system must teach the true history of Indigenous people, according to Sen. Murray Sinclair. https://www.timminspress.com//sinclair-outlines-path-to-re

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for the residents of the Town of Chapleau ... https://www.timminspress.com//drinking-water-advisory-issu

Former Timmins mayor Jamie Lim is looking forward to the spending more time with family life while keeping an optimistic eye on the future of the province’s forestry sector. https://www.timminspress.com//lim-leaving-ofia-while-fores

Piper Farrell’s passion for baking has made her reach the fourth place in quarter finals of the virtual worldwide baking competition named The Greatest Baker. https://www.timminspress.com//timmins-woman-vies-for-great

SANTA CLAUS PARADE CANCELLED THIS YEAR However organizers are planning an alternative event on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. that will be televised on Eastlink Channel 10 and aired online. https://www.timminspress.com//timmins-santa-claus-parade-c

LATEST CASE OF COVID-19 BRINGS RUNNING TOTAL TO 84 This individual became infected and then tested on Sept. 26, 2020 and remains in self-isolation outside of the PHU region, the health unit reported. https://www.timminspress.com//latest-local-case-brings-run

SPECIALIZED UNIT DISPOSES OF EXPLOSIVES We’re certainly considering the laying of criminal charges seeing as what we’ve seized so far in terms of firearms, ammunition and stolen goods. There’s obviously an element of criminal activity" - Marc Depatie, TPS corporate communications coordinator https://www.timminspress.com//specialized-unit-disposes-of

Timmins’ Centre Passerelle pour femmes du Nord de l’Ontario has adopted a new name which conveys perseverance. Ellevive. https://www.timminspress.com//centre-passerelle-pour-femme

I wouldn’t expect the EDU (Explosive Disposal Unit) from the OPP to be on site any time before dark, Marc Depatie, of TPS, said late Thursday afternoon. The nearest one apparently is in Gravenhurst It’s a solid four or five hours away even at police cruiser speed. And there’s no need for them to be excessive with their speed. The site is contained. There is no threat to public safety. https://www.timminspress.com//discovery-of-blasting-caps-d

The Timmins Police Service has found it necessary to contain a Balsam Street North apartment building for public safety reasons. This is a measure deemed necessary in relation to explosive devices that were coincidentally located by officers in the course of an unrelated call for service at this address earlier this afternoon. The building has since been evacuated by the Timmins Police Service for public safety reasons. The Timmins Police Service has enlisted the assistance o...f the OPP’s Explosive Disposal Unit to attend the scene to safely dispose of the devices as they see fit. Technicians within that unit are currently en route to the scene with no determined estimated time of arrival at present. The immediate area remains under control of the Timmins Police Service for the time being as a precautionary measure. This matter is contained to a specific address and there is no active threat to the safety of any resident in the area. See more

After almost six months of hosting virtual lessons, Science Timmins is all set to welcome back kids in a limited capacity at the centre for in-person activities starting Thursday. https://www.timminspress.com//science-timmins-reopens-door

Similar to other infections or diseases, many individual factors influence health outcomes ... In general, our population is older and experiences higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, obesity and chronic diseases (such as diabetes) compared to (the rest of) Ontario. https://www.timminspress.com//phu-cites-factors-contributi

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When, to everyone's surprise, the bird stuck around for a week, some people drove up from neighbouring towns while some made the trip from Muskoka, Hamilton, Toronto, London, Rouyn-Noranda and Barrie. https://www.timminspress.com//birding-enthusiasts-flock-to

The board of management for the Polar Bear Habitat has developed a business plan with the aim of becoming a more self-sustainable operation which calls for the redevelopment of the space within the Habitat centre, currently occupied by the snowmobile museum. However, officials with the Cochrane Classic Vintage Riders snowmobile museum are balking at the idea of being forced to move out. https://www.timminspress.com//snowmobile-museum-digging-it

With COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of community events, the organization finds itself in a position where it has to make some key repairs to the roof and foundation, without the benefit of its usual sources of revenue. https://www.timminspress.com//croatian-hall-in-need-of-rep

After responding to numerous complaints about firearms being discharged within city limits, the Timmins Police Service issued a public advisory to remind hunters and gun owners about the use of firearms where hunting is prohibited. https://www.timminspress.com//police-responding-to-complai

One is being installed in downtown Timmins, the second in Schumacher and the third in South Porcupine. https://www.timminspress.com//3-additional-sharps-disposal

This individual was tested on Sept. 14, 2020 and remains in self-isolation outside the PHU region. https://www.timminspress.com//new-covid-19-case-involving-

The City of Timmins has added its first fully accessible swing to its list of recreational amenities. The new unit, which will accommodate wheelchair users, is installed in Lonergan Park and is expected to be operational early this week. https://www.timminspress.com//fully-accessible-swing-unvei

Kamiskotia Snow Resort has obtained a desperately needed replacement for its 23-year-old groomer. A $35,000 donation from Newmont Porcupine helped make the purchase a reality. https://www.timminspress.com//kamiskotia-finally-able-to-p

Further investigation led police to execute a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a separate residence on Houle Street in the Town of Hearst shortly afterwards where a 24-year-old male taken into custody and charged. https://www.timminspress.com//arrest-made-after-16-year-ol

Members with the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Jaylin Renaud, from left, Pierre Belec, Nathan Naveau, Meagan McClister, Caitlyn Kaltwasser, and Ashley Bourgon, are all set for the upcoming Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, Sept. 30. These members will be walking in small groups to maintain social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic at Gillies Lake in honour of residential school survivors. They are encouraging other organizations in the community to walk in their areas in a small group and post some pictures and videos on social media. RICHA BHOSALE/The Daily Press

The Timmins Rock have acquired 2002-birth-year blue-liner Lucas Branch from Kirkland Lake in exchange for a player development fee ... https://www.timminspress.com//rock-acquire-branch-from-gol

In an effort to raise awareness about the risks of opioid use and discourage drug dealers from settling in their neighbourhood, a group of South Porcupine residents held a demonstration on a street corner near Golden Avenue Public School Sunday. https://www.timminspress.com//were-tired-of-people-we-know