South Porcupine is getting a new water tower, in a project worth $26.7-million. City Hall’s infrastructure and growth director Scott Tam says the ten-million-litre tower will replace the 6.8-million-litre reservoir. “We’re upsizing because this will help with some of the future development in the South Porcupine area,” Tam explains. “We know...

An organization launched in Timmins today is focused on elevating women in trades and technology. Women in Trades & Tech Timmins (WITT Timmins) was introduced at a general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Co-chair Ashley Richards-Gagnon told the meeting that its mission is being a welcoming, inclusive network supporting...

New features are coming to Del Villano Park in the south end of Ward 5, including a cricket pitch, pickleball courts and more tennis courts. Approval has been given by city council for engineering design. Construction is expected to begin in August or September and be completed this year. Community services...

You’ll have one more thing to vote for on the ballot for the November, 2026 municipal election. Timmins council has unanimously approved a question regarding the ward system being put to the electorate. City clerk Steph Palmateer says it will be very straightforward: “Do you support changing the current Ward System...

If you see a collision, road closure, have an update, or anything else, please call or text Country 93.1 at 705-264-9310 According to Ontario 511 at this moment Highways 11, 101, 144 and 655 have officially re-opened Some road closures to report: Hwy. 101 (Harold Ave.) from Crawford St. to the Porcupine...

Iroquois Falls is getting $125,916  for its airport from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. At the airport Wednesday, northern economic growth and development minister George Pirie said it’s for installation of jet fuel tanks and a new hangar door. Pirie says the government has been trying, ever since Resolute Forest Products...