The Daily Press (Timmins)
First degree murder charges laid in Rea Street shooting
The Timmins Police Service (TPS) is continuing their investigation into two separate homicide cases which sent shockwaves through the city this past weekend. The first incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, July 31, as TPS officers...
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CDSB sale of Ramada Inn was in works for 6 months
The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) announced on Thursday that they had sold the building located at 1800 Riverside Drive in Timmins, the former Ramada Inn, for $13.8 million dollars. The sale, which includes the 100plus room building, two...
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PRESTON PABLO TO PLAY FREE SHOW IN TIMMINS
Exciting news for music lovers emerged on Wednesday, as Timmins-born and raised R&B and pop artist Preston Pablo announced that he will be playing another show in the city. “I’m so, so excited to announce that I’m coming home to play some songs for...
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ROCK ON THE RIVER’S 10TH EDITION SETS NEW RECORD
The tenth edition of the Rock On The River music festival took place at Hollinger Park this past weekend and was by all accounts, a big hit. Timmins Festivals and Events Committee chair John Olaveson acknowledged it was a hectic weekend all around,...
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100 YEARS YOUNG
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau, right, presents Peggy Atkinson with an official certificate of recognition from the City of Timmins for her 100th birthday on July 17, 2026. “On behalf of city council, staff and the citizens of Timmins, it gives us...
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FREE CELEBRATION OF CREE MUSIC AND CULTURE WRAPS UP, ON THURSDAY
It was a historic day on Tuesday when Creefest launched in Timmins for the first time in its 25-year history. The annual celebration of Cree food, music and tradition hosted by Mushkegowuk Council will continue through Thursday at the McIntyre...
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CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT ‘OUT OF TOUCH’ SAYS FORMER INNOVATION MINISTER
A former federal minister dropped by the Timmins Museum on Wednesday on his last stop of a northern tour in support of his bid to lead the Ontario Liberal Party. Navdeep Bains, the former minister of innovation, science and industry under former Prime...
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MEUNIER HOPES TO EARN COUNCIL SEAT IN WARD 4
Steve Meunier is a familiar face around the city, although certainly not from the political sphere. The recently retired police officer has stepped forward to run for city councillor in Ward 4 in this fall’s municipal elections. He has been in public...
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TWO DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS RECEIVE HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS
Timmins has officially added two more properties to the city’s historical buildings registry, as the H.R. Bielek building, and the Timmins Transit terminal had fresh plaques unveiled on Tuesday morning. A small crowd gathered on Third Avenue, as...
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A WILD RIDE
Friends Arshdeep Kaur, from left, and Nabiha and Nuzhat Shaikh, enjoy one of the rides at the Beauce Carnaval on Sunday in Timmins. It was their second full day in a row enjoying the yearly touring event. “We love rides, said Nabiha. “It’s amazing....
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SUMMER IN THE CITY
Estelle & John (Estelle Deschamps and John Lemieux) will be performing Thursday, July 16 at Bannerman Park. The show is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will also feature performances by Dawna Carrier and Leslie Anne Dupuis.
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TIMMINS RAM RODEO A BOON TO LOCAL TOURISM
The Timmins Ram Rodeo was a boon to local tourism, drawing 600 hotel guests to town for the week of June 8, and selling out with 3,100 tickets sold. Many may not know that Ontario has its own rodeo, a two-day event similar to the Calgary Stampede....
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WHAT HAS TIMMINS’ CITY COUNCIL DONE FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY DOWNTOWN?
On June 29, the Daily Press spoke with Robert Boucher, a downtown business owner who was arrested and charged for assaulting an intruder on the morning of June 26. His court date is July 28. Boucher questioned how it is that Mayor Michelle Boileau...
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MEET THE HOSPITAL’S NEW PRESIDENT
The Timmins and District Hospital’s new president and chief executive officer has just completed the first month in his new role, and so far, he has been highly impressed with what he has seen. Since Mike Baker officially took over the role June 1,...
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Northern Ontario, Timmins, targeted for millions in federal funds
Two announcements this week will be a boost for northern Ontario and Timmins in particular. On Tuesday, Patty Hajdu, minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced that $39 million will be...
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Exotic pet store owner awaits July 28 court date
An exotic pet store owner says he’s been getting a lot of community support after chasing an intruder down who broke his south-facing window on Friday in broad daylight. On Monday police again stated that victims of crime should not take justice into...
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Will voters in Timmins push for ward system changes?
In addition to voting for mayor, councillors, and school board trustees, there will be a question on the ballot in this fall’s municipal election in Timmins. “Do you support changing the current ward system for electing members of council, yes or...
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‘GOOD, PRACTICAL WORK’
Grade 11 welding students install a new set of half inch mild steel bars with custom welded designs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 on Mountjoy Street South on Tuesday. It took a total of 10 students two months to complete the project. From...
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COPS SALUTE ‘HERO IN LIFE’
Even for the religiously disinclined, it was impossible not to draw some parallels between the weeping rain and the funeral of OPP Const. Tarun Bali. Hundreds of cops marched under a Canadian flag in a funeral procession for Bali in Mississauga...
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POUTINE FEAST UNDERWAY AT HOLLINGER PARK
The newly revamped events area at Fred Salvador Athletic Field in Hollinger Park is playing host to Poutine Feast this weekend, an assembly of food trucks in a friendly battle for poutine supremacy. Despite some rainy conditions, the event got...
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‘FROZEN IN TIME: THE BILL BARILKO STORY,’ WILL BRING TIMMINS-BORN LEGEND TO LIGHT
There is a Timmins story of Shakespearean proportions waiting to be told onscreen. “You score a goal in overtime that wins your team the Stanley Cup. That’s the best, most important, most magical goal in Leaf history,” said Steve Paikin Monday at the...
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Makuch says Discovery is in for the long haul
Despite more than a century of productive gold mining in the Timmins area, Tony Makuch doesn’t see it slowing down any time soon. Makuch, a Timmins native, and Discovery Silver’s president and CEO provided a presentation during the “Projects in the...
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AUTONOMOUS MINING TECHNOLOGY A HOT COMMODITY
The mining industry is continuing to evolve at a brisk pace, with more and more companies looking at autonomous vehicles to improve safety and efficiency. At the Canadian Mining Expo in Timmins on Wednesday, the McIntyre Community Building was filled...
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CATCHING UP WITH GEORGE PIRIE AT THE CANADIAN MINING EXPO
The public has the government’s word that worker health and safety will not be compromised by legislation aimed at speeding up mine development, said Ontario’s minister of northern economic development and growth, George Pirie. Pirie, who is also the...
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Brutal winter leads to snow removal overages
The harsh, lengthy, and snow-riddled winter the city just experienced has made a significant impact to the overall budget, as council heard last week. City of Timmins’ director of finance, and treasurer, Natalie Moore provided the quarterly update of...
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Timmins couple celebrate 80th wedding anniversary
Anyone who wants to know the secret of making their relationship last just has to ask Theresa Taylor. On Friday, Theresa and Raymond Taylor celebrated their 80th anniversary with a luncheon at the Best Western Hotel, attended by over 80 people. “D o...
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PREPARING THE PARK
Preparation work is continuing this week at Fred Salvador Field in Hollinger Park. City of Timmins clerk Steph Palmateer told The Daily Press on Wednesday that the area is fenced off to allow an R.V. show to take place this weekend. Next week, fresh...
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Mountjoy Farmers Market twice the size with new pavilion
Word of the booming Mountjoy Farmers Market in Timmins has reached the nation’s capital. A group of delegates from the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference were gathered around market founder Rock Whissell Saturday morning on opening...
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COLLÈGE BORÉAL SETS OUT TO BUILD LOCAL WORKFORCE WITH BRAND NEW PROGRAM
On Friday, Collège Boréal officially launched its construction engineering technician – civil and mining program, a new offering at its Timmins Campus. A construction engineering technician brings engineering theory to the construction site. They...
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CANADA’S LARGEST HEAVY MINING EQUIPMENT TRADE SHOW RETURNS TO TIMMINS
Canada’s largest heavy mining equipment expo will take over the McIntyre Community Building June 10 -11 in Timmins. “There are a lot of mining shows, but they’re in conference centres, or downtown Toronto. You don’t see the equipment,” said organizer...
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City likely to borrow another $40M for Golden Manor
The redevelopment of the municipally-owned Golden Manor seniors home could see the City of Timmins borrow an additional $40 million dollars to cover the costs. At the Timmins city council meeting on May 19, the city’s treasurer and director of finance...
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SHELTER RELOCATION DECISION STILL MONTHS AWAY
The relocation of Living Space emergency shelter in Timmins is still being worked on, and the group of community leaders charged with making the decision have yet to meet. At a meeting on Thursday evening of the Cochrane District Services Board...
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BUSY SUMMER FOR ROAD WORK SET TO BEGIN
It’s going to be a very busy summer for road work from one end of the city to the other, and motorists will need to practice their patience. On Wednesday morning in the auditorium at the McIntyre Community Building, the City of Timmins held a public...
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MATTAGAMI RIVER DOWNGRADED TO ‘FLOOD WATCH’
The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) downgraded the flood status of the Mattagami River to a flood watch on Thursday, May 14. A flood watch is one level below a flood warning, which is used to warn flooding is about to happen, and...
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THE NORTHLANDER WILL LAUNCH LATE 2026
Editor’s note: This is an updated story. Ontario Northland answered past deadline that, to address the issue of Northlander passengers getting stuck behind freight trains, the company has acquired the Newmarket subdivision. “The Newmarket subdivision...
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TIMMINS MP URGES CONFERENCE DELEGATES TO SIGN PETITION FOR IMPROVING HIGHWAY 11
Timmins’ federal representative took the opportunity Tuesday to speak at a conference of northern leaders taking place in town. Gaétan Malette, MP for Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk, addressed delegates at FONOM 2026, the annual conference of the...
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MELANIE VERREAULT STEPS FORWARD IN WARD 5
Melanie Verreault is stepping forward to run for councillor in Ward 5 in this fall’s municipal elections. Born and raised in Timmins, Verreault is the owner and president of Trimeda Consulting Inc, and currently the co-chair and treasurer of the...
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NOVA AWARDS CROWN LOCAL BUSINESS CHAMPIONS
The 2026 Nova Business Awards, hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, once again filled the McIntyre Arena with a crowd of approximately 750 sharply dressed nominees and their supporters on Thursday night. Over 180 nominations were submitted...
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MRCA EXTENDS MATTAGAMI RIVER FLOOD WARNING
The flooded White Waterfront Conservation Area in South Porcupine is likely to see the waters begin to subside as on Wednesday, the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) announced that the flood watches in effect for Porcupine Lake, Porcupine...
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BOILEAU SEEKING RE-ELECTION
Mayor Michelle Boileau will be seeking re-election in this fall’s municipal elections, as she formally announced at a press conference on Monday morning held outside of College Boreal’s Timmins campus. “This city has, and continues, to shape me,” she...
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KNOX MAKES IT OFFICIAL
Timmins has its first official mayoral candidate for this fall’s municipal elections, as Rob Knox officially filed his nomination papers at city hall on Friday morning. Knox is a lifelong resident of Timmins, with roots in Schumacher, who offers broad...
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CDSB REPORTS VIOLENCE ON PARAMEDICS ON THE RISE
The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) says its taking an active approach regarding violence against paramedics. During the CDSB meeting on April 16, an administrative report was published which showed that since the summer of 2022 the Cochrane...
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BIRDS OF PREY IN TIMMINS
James Cowan, a director with the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, presents a bald eagle named Sammy during the “Birds of Prey” show held at the auditorium of the McIntyre Community Building on Saturday afternoon as part of the 77th annual Lion’s Club...
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Med school expansion aims to keep docs in the north
The answer to solving northern Ontario’s shortage of family doctors could be addressed through localized training centres, according to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University, as they look to expand and capitalize on some federal...
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WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘UNE BULLE POUR 4’ COMING TO LA RONDE
Serge (Marc Crousette) propositions Ginette (Mireille Fortier) in rehearsals for “Une boulle pour 4” (a bubble for four), a screwball comedy inspired by the pandemic lockdown. The world premiere of the French play by Timmins playwright Réjean Tellier...
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‘CULTURE SAVED MY LIFE’: NORTHERN COLLEGE POWWOW CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Powwow has the power to turn lives around and save future generations, said a man who is a living testimony to that. “Culture saved my life, education—Northern College— gave me a life,” said Joseph Nakogee at the college’s powwow on...
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‘BETTER IS POSSIBLE’: THREE LIKEMINDED RESIDENTS WANT YOUR VOTE
Three left-of-centre candidates informally launched their municipal election campaigns on Friday with a joint press conference next to Timmins City Hall. The like-minded candidates share the goal of addressing homelessness by providing adequate help...
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NEW PICKLEBALL CENTRE HIKES PROPERTY TAXES
A half-a-million dollar pickleball centre helped bring 2026 residential property tax increases in Timmins to 4.67 per cent, the mayor says, while also expressing satisfaction that it is coming in under budget. Some councillors say the mayor could have...
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NORTHERN ONTARIO EXPO ANOTHER BIG SUCCESS
The McIntyre Community Centre was once again abuzz with activity this weekend as the Northern Ontario Expo, also known as TimminsCon, hosted thousands of visitors to check out all things comic books, anime, cosplay, art, pop culture, and more. It was...
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WHERE WILL A NEW CRICKET PITCH IN TIMMINS BE BUILT?
The Timmins Tigers cricket club is still searching for a proper venue to host a professional sized pitch, but things are moving in the right direction. In February, the club’s director, Deepak Datta, sent a letter to city council, requesting a...
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TIMMINS MP LAUNCHES ONLINE PETITION TO UPGRADE HIGHWAY 11
Gaétan Malette, MP for Kapuskasing-Timmins-Mushkegowuk, launched an online petition Tuesday in support of his private member’s bill to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway 11 in the interest of public safety and economic stability. “In six months – 22...
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TRUE NORTH, STRONG AND GEEK: TIMMINS CON CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
It’s been a full 15 years since Timmins got its very own convention for fans of comics, sports, film, television, animé and cosplay to come out and celebrate their favourite shows and performers. “It’s been a long, winding road, but here we are, 15...
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MAKING EASTER MEMORIES
Two-month old baby Callum met the Easter bunny for the first time on Wednesday at Timmins Square. The shopping centre is closed for Good Friday, but the bunny will be back on Saturday for one last full day of Easter photo opportunities from 9 a.m. to 6...
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HIGH SCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT MINING
Over 200 high school students from eight schools around the region gathered at Northern College’s Porcupine campus on Tuesday for MineOpportunity, an interactive team-based career exploration event. Nicole Tardif, the associate director of the Goodman...
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A NEW DAY FOR HEALTH AND ATHLETICS
A new day for health and athletics: Timmins MPP George Pire (from left), Kraymr Grenke (Northern College board chair), Mitch Dumas (Northern College president and CEO), Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau, Nathan Jensen (sports dome architect) and the...
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STUDY SAYS AMALGAMATED FIRE HALL ON HIGHWAY 655 WILL REDUCE RESPONSE TIMES
Timmins’ professional firefighters are concerned about a proposal to build a new fire hall on Highway 655, saying it will reduce response times, since most fires and other incidents happen in the city’s main core. A delegation from the Timmins...
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COUNCILLOR LEAVES MEETING IN A HUFF
A Timmins city councillor walked out of Tuesday’s council meeting in a huff after refusing to let the mayor call for a vote on a resolution he had brought to council for debate and discussion. Timmins city council follows Bourinot’s Rules of Order,...
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TIMMINS CONTINUES TO BATTLE WITH THE SNOW
The Timmins area got another blast of snow over the weekend, which has city crews out clearing snow once again. It has been a tough winter for everyone in the city, with crews being pushed to their limits. “To date, crews and contractors have removed...
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TMAC EXPANDS IN DOWNTOWN TIMMINS
Some big changes are taking place at Total Martial Arts Centre (TMAC) in downtown Timmins, after a recent acquisition of the neighboring building. Owner Matthew Poulin, who has now been operating out of his current location at 29 Spruce Street South...
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Rock On The River’s full lineup announced
The full lineup for the tenth edition of the Rock On The River music festival was formally revealed on Wednesday with the announcement of the country acts. The two-day event, hosted by the Timmins Festivals and Events Committee (TFEC), will be held on...
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SNOWY HIGHWAYS LEAD TO TREACHEROUS TRAVEL
A significant winter storm hit the Timmins area beginning on Sunday afternoon, moving into Monday. Approximately 30 centimetres of snow fell on Sunday, with another 20 to 30 centimetres expected to fall by the end of Monday. The storm led to a flurry...
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KASHECHEWAN CHIEF TO MEET WITH FEDERAL MINISTER
Kashechewan First Nation Chief Hosea Wesley will be meeting with federal minister of Indigenous services Mandy Gull-Masty this weekend in Niagara Falls, where around 1,000 evacuees have been living for well over two months. This follows a recent call...
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Canada Nickel Company aims to break ground by year’s end
It is shaping up to be an exciting year for Canada Nickel Company according to its CEO and director Mark Selby, who was the keynote speaker in the latest edition of 'The State of Mining ’ series hosted by the Timmins Chamber on Tuesday at the Porcupine...
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SNOWCROSS EXCITEMENT IN TIMMINS
Reme Chartrand #109 is seen at the start line for the fan experience race at the Pro Snowcross Nationals on Saturday at 1304 Airport Rd. Behind him on his snow machine is a fan he picked out of the crowd (to his mother’s delight), as did nine other...
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ROB KNOX RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN 2026
The rumours are true: Rob Knox, the former Timmins Police Service board chair, is running for mayor in the next municipal election. “It’s been a lifelong passion to make things better and be engaged in the community,” Knox said in his downtown office...
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COULD SCHOOL BUS ARM CAMERAS COME TO TIMMINS?
The Timmins Police Service (TPS) Board has given its support for enhanced school bus safety, as well as the implementation of stoparm camera systems, as requested by Timmins City Council. Timmins council piggybacked their support for a letter...
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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PAGNE
Models wearing traditional dress from the Côte D’Ivoire, Congo, Cameroon and Namibia dance before the serving of traditional African food at the Intercultural feast and fashion show (“Repas interculturel & défilé”) at Collège Boréal on Friday. The...
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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: TRANSFORMER CONVOY SLOWS TRAFFIC ON VOYAGE FROM GOLDEN CITY TO SCHUMACHER
Timmins motorists travelling west along Highway 101 had to cool their jets on Thursday as a massive transformer slowed traffic on its way to Schumacher. Weighing the equivalent of 90 cars, the 196-tonne power transformer took six hours to travel 15.5...
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NORTHERN CADETS WILL TAKE TO THE SKIES IN ‘EXERCISE CHILLY HAWK’
Northern cadets will get a long-awaited chance to fly this weekend at the Earlton-Timiskaming airport. “We’re bringing aircraft and northern air cadets to Earlton this weekend,” Capt. Morgan Arnott told The Daily Press. “They ’ll be able to...
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TRAIL OF DOWNTOWN ARSONIST RUNS COLD
The trail of a downtown arsonist has run cold for Timmins Police. Around midnight on Sept. 13, an officer on foot patrol noticed smoke coming out of the office of Astrid’s Bookkeeping on Third Avenue and Cedar Street. According to footage captured by...
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BURST TIRE CAUSES EMERGENCY LANDING FOR TORONTO-TIMMINS FLIGHT
A Thursday evening Toronto-Timmins flight had to turn around and land shortly after takeoff because of a flat tire. Timmins resident Louis Clausi was attempting to return from a Barbados-Toronto, Toronto-Timmins trip on flight AC8435. “On departure...
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FIRE IN SCHUMACHER ROOMING HOUSE CONSUMES ROOF, SECOND FLOOR
A house in Schumacher lit up the sky Monday night as firefighters battled a blaze that started in a first floor bedroom, forcing out a lone tenant and her dog as it shot through the roof. A bystander who did not want to give his name was gazing...
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Crew members from the Australian reality show “Outback Truckers” are seen Monday after getting fitted for winter gear at Mikey’s in Timmins. They were on their way to Moosonee to film an episode about ice road trucking. From left: Noella Rinaldo...
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TRAILER PARK OWNER COULD HAVE ROOM FOR ALL EVICTED RESIDENTS OF FAIRWAY VILLAGE
The owner of a trailer park in Timmins has a message for residents of Fairway Village who are being evicted by the Discovery Silver mining company. “Don’t panic,” said Sabi Ahsan, owner of True North Estates that runs the Sheridan Mobile Home Park on...
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GOOD CURLING
Newfoundland and Labrador skip Megan Blandford throws a stone during warmups for her Tuesday afternoon matchup with British Columbia. B.C. won the match, 6-4. The U18 Championships continue until Saturday at the McIntyre Arena and Curling Club.
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