Today, 70 snowmobile riders from the Brantford area will be arriving in Timmins on a leg of a six-day 1,600 km ride through Northern Ontario in support of a number of local charities including Lansdowne Children’s Centre. This is the 14^th year that this event, The Great Northern Ride, is taking place.

It all started in February of 2001 when thirteen riders rode from Huntsville to Sudbury and back – a trip of about 500 kilometers. It originated when a group of Rotarians, led by Bob Caissie were looking for another way to raise money and deliver on the Rotarian mission to help local youth. It was a great combination of a love for snowmobiling, the outdoors and fellowship.   It has grown, from the first year when an amazing $32,000 was raised to the most recently completed 2011 ride that travelled to Newfoundland and generated an amazing $166,000.  It has grown because it is truly a unique experience.” Riders return with a friend because they were looking for and received the sledding trip of a lifetime” says Bob Caissie who still takes a leadership role in making the ride a reality.

Over its 12 year history the Great Northern Ride has covered over 20,000 kilometers of snowmobile terrain. The participants have seen almost all of Northern Ontario including James Bay, the Abitibi River, and Timmins Kapuskasing and Hearst. They have traveled through Northern Quebec including the Gaspé Peninsula and Rimouski. They have met and experienced the very finest Native Guides to help them enjoy the terrain and seen gas dropped off in the middle of nowhere to keep their sleds running. They have had the times of their lives; in fact some of them have had the times of their lives – seven times over. More importantly they have raised over $1,250,000 which is an incredible sum of money.  The success of this event is due to the dedication of a wonderful group of men and the support of the Rotary Club of Brantford. The funds from this event are kept within Brantford and Brant County for the benefit of young people who need the support.

This year’s big ride is just under 2000km – leaving from Sudbury through the vast North all the way to Wawa on Lake Superior and back!

Itinerary/ Route

Sunday, Feb 23^rd:  (Evening) Kick-Off in Sudbury

Monday Feb 24^th: Ride all day to Timmins (350 Km)

Tuesday, Feb 25^th: Ride to Hearst (360 Km)

Wednesday, Feb 26^th: Ride to Wawa (400Km)

Thursday, Feb 27^th: Ride to Elliott Lake (490KM)

Friday, Feb 28^th: Ride back to Sudbury for Wrap-Up (210Km)

If you see a long line of sleds coming into Timmins, stop and give them a wave!!

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Anglers woke up to face a weather change and 60 kmph wind gusts for the Mattagami First Nation 4th Annual Pike Tournament Saturday morning. That didn’t deter the 117 anglers from a chance at the $7,000.00 first place prize. Last year winner Delores McKay was unable to fish it this year as she had work commitments this weekend leaving the door open for someone else to claim the first place prize.

Some anglers chose the run and gun approach well others stuck with their holes all day. As the anglers where waiting for the weights to be checked over by the committee to see who had the heaviest Pike of the day, they talked about the wind gusts during the day. According to some anglers their huts were blown over or at times the lake was like a white out.

A spaghettini dinner was served to all the anglers that fished the tournament before the announcement of the top 5anglers. The Top 5 Anglers of the tournament are:

1st Ray Seguin with a 10.04 lb. Pike

2nd Don Peters with a 7.34 lb. Pike

3rd Shannon Duhaime with a 6.91 lb. Pike

4th Rene Levesque with a 6.43 lb. Pike

5th Ron Brubant with a 6.08 lb. Pike

Anglers also had a chance to view or buy some specialty products that you are unable find in our local stores as Wannabe Fisherman was on hand. Some of the new products offered through Wannabe Fisherman for 2014 year are the RigRap, V-T2 Live Well Vents, Simax and 13 Rods to name a few. To check out other new products and for prices please visit  http://www.wannabefisherman.com/shop/.

Once again the Ladies of Mattagami First Nations out did their selves hosting another great Tournament. Some other events coming up hosted by Mattagami First Nation this year are the Timmins Fur Council and Mattagami First Nation Beaver Festival on May 3rd, then the June 8th and 9th Walleye Tournament and the Mattagami Fall Walleye Classic on September 6th and 7th.

Are you passionate about fishing? Would you like to be featured in my series  or do you own a lodge that would like to be featured? Please feel free to contact me via email: bungee001@gmail.com

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OPP LAY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MISCHIEF CHARGES

(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) – The Iroquois Falls Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a local man stemming from a dispute that occurred at a Church Street residence in Iroquois Falls on February 20, 2014.

As a result of police investigation, OPP officers working in conjunction with the South Porcupine OPP Crime Unit have charged Craig CHASSE, 22, of Iroquois Falls with:

-       Two counts of Mischief contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada; and with

-       One count of Aggravated Assault contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

THREE CHARGED FOR THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE 

(MOOSONEE, ON) – In the early hours of February 23, 2014, the Moosonee Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Hutchison Road.

The vehicle was left in the driveway of a residence with the keys in the cab of the vehicle. Three females entered the vehicle, located the keys and drove away. Witnesses then contacted the OPP.

While officers were searching the area for the vehicle they received a second call reporting the three accused had just been spotted near where the vehicle was originally taken from. Officers located the three females attempting to flee through waist high snow. All three were taken into custody. The truck was located in the ditch less than a kilometre from the scene.

Kenassa KEBOKEE (19) of Moosonee, Adrienne MAYBEE (21) and Stephanie MAYBEE (22) of Moose Factory were charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

It was also determined that Stephanie MAYBEE was subject of multiple outstanding warrants. She was arrested on the strength of those warrants and held for bail at the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on February 24, 2014. The other two accused were released on promises to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on April 8, 2014.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

Career Opportunities with the Ontario Provincial Police

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – Members of the public interested in finding out about career opportunities with the Ontario Provincial Police are invited to attend an information session in South Porcupine.

A recruiter will provide details and information related to the OPP uniform recruitment process, the various stages of the recruitment process and how to prepare for a career in policing.  The session reviews the hiring process and is beneficial in assisting candidates to understand the process when applying to the OPP.

Please join us and find out what it takes to become a member of the Ontario Provincial Police.

TWO PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS

Career Opportunities with the Ontario Provincial Police

Always Hiring

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

1:30 to 4:30 pm

and

6:30 to 9:30 pm

South Porcupine OPP Detachment

4170 Harold Avenue (at Highway 101)

SOUTH PORCUPINE (ON)

Space is limited.  Please confirm your attendance by sending a message

to Sgt. Jennifer Nolet (jennifer.nolet@ontario.ca)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On behalf of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, it is with a heavy heart that we are sending this message out in acknowledgement of our fallen member Provincial Constable Dave Dennie who passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014. There are very few words that could express how we feel about this tragedy that would comfort those that have been personally impacted by Dave’s passing.  By all accounts, Dave was a highly respected member of his community and the Ontario Provincial Police who loved life!  Dave left behind his wife, Karine, and his two young sons, Jonathan and Benjamin.  Our hearts and sympathies certainly go out to them as they continue forward with their journey.

During this event, we witnessed a community pulling together and perform extraordinary acts of selflessness in order to support the Dennie family and the members of East Algoma OPP Detachment during their time of need.  To all who helped and supported the family and the members of the OPP, your kindness and caring nature did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated by all of us.  It was truly heart-warming and inspiring!

Respectfully,

Inspector Mary Shannon

Detachment Commander

East Algoma OPP

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Yves Joanisse, a young Timmins man, lost his battle to Cystic Fibrosis back in 2004 at the very young age of 22 years old.  He is memorialized every year when the Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Timmins host the Yves Joanisse Memorial Pubb Putt.

More recently, a short time before Christmas, a young Timmins woman lost her battle to Cystic Fibrosis and the community was in mourning.  Some of you may remember the way she was honoured, with the release of luminaries, a beautiful ceremony, no doubt as beautiful as the young woman she was.

They were not alone in their fight against Cystic Fibrosis.  CF is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.  CF causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs.  Its persistence and ongoing infections in the lungs, destruction of lungs and loss of function eventually causes death in the majority of people who have CF.

Events by Us will be hosting its first annual Timmins Bridal Show in support of CF to raise money and awareness.  A portion of the ticket sales from the Timmins Bridal Show will be donated to the Yves Joanisse Memorial  Pubb Putt.  We invite all of you to attend this interactive bridal show featuring mini presentations, appetizers, a sealed bid auction for wedding dresses, a LIQUIDATION sale on children’s formal wear by Kay’s Tot and Teen and more.

With over 40 exhibitors, this show promises to have all the information a bride may want to organize her special day.

Along with MANY secondary prizes and show specials, your $5.00 ticket not only supports CF and the families affected by it, it also provides you with the opportunity to win a 5 night ALL-inclusive outdoor getaway at Horwood Lake Lodge which includes your accommodations, all your breakfast, lunch and dinners as well as the use of a boat and motor.  When the wedding day is all about her, why not make the next few days all about him?  Now under new management Horwood Lake Lodge offers much more than just a cabin.  Visit their website to see what they offer at www.horwoodlakelodge.com ..

Events by us would like to thank all of the sponsors who have made it possible to host this spectacular event.  A special thank you goes out to Mike Brazeau of Horwood Lake Lodge for the amazing Grand Prize.  We would also like to give a special thank you to the Centre Culturel La Ronde for their generous support as well as Mike Young from Timmins Today.  We also wish to acknowledge and give thanks to Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa for their donation of a Nordic Spa Weekend package for two and Pick of the Crop for their contribution to the appetizers.

The show will take place on Saturday, March 1^st at the Centre Culturel La Ronde from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in advance at The Book Bin, 260 Third Avenue, Lemongrass, 96 Balsam Street South, online at www.timminsbridalshow.ca or they will be available at the door!  Join us for a day of fun in support of Cystic Fibrosis giving you a chance to win over $2,500 in prizes!!  You don’t want to miss this one!!

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An internal Conservative government report that concludes that Canada’s middle class is “mortgaging its future” with debt has prompted CBC readers to share their own frustration.

CBC has great stories on Storify!

Link to this story : http://storify.com/cbccommunity/government-report-of-middle-class-plight-resonates?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

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Between 1981 and 2011, the share of seniors 65 years of age and older who lived with their spouse or partner increased, while the overall share of those in other living arrangements decreased. The conjugal lives of seniors also changed, as the proportion of those who were divorced or separated rose from 4% to 12% over the period.

In 2011, 92% of all seniors 65 years of age and older lived in private households and 8% lived in collective dwellings. At least half of those living in collectives were 85 years of age or older.

The proportion of those living in collectives declined between 1981 and 2011, especially among older seniors. In 2011, 35% of women 85 years of age and older lived in collectives, compared with 41% in 1981. Among men in that same age group, the proportion declined from 29% to 23% over the period.

Among seniors living in private households in 2011, 76% of men and 49% of women lived as part of a couple, either as spouses or common-law partners. This compares with 75% of men and 40% of women in 1981.

A significant portion of seniors lived alone in 2011, with 35% of women and 17% of men 65 years of age and older living in private households. In 1981, a similar portion of women lived alone (36%), but slightly fewer men did so (14%).

The remainder of those in private households, 16% of women and 7% of men, lived with others, mostly relatives. These types of arrangements declined over the period, as 23% of senior women and 11% of senior men lived with others in 1981.

Senior couples are closer in age

Two factors are related to the rise in the share of seniors living in couples. The first is an increase in life expectancy, especially among men, while the second is the growing share of senior couples that are closer in age.

In 2011, 49% of the 1.7 million senior couples in Canada (with at least one spouse or partner 65 years of age and older) had an age difference of three years or less. That is up from 40% in 1981.

Conversely, 46% of senior couples were composed of older men that were at least four years older than their spouse or partner. This compares with 52% in 1981.

For 6% of senior couples, the woman was at least four years older. In 1981, 8% of senior couples were in this situation.

More seniors are divorced or separated

In 2011, 77% of the senior population had experienced just one union, either as married spouses or common-law partners.

The transition to “unmarried” status can have consequences on the financial and emotional well-being of seniors. Many of these transitions are caused by the death of one partner, but a growing number result from divorce and separation.

Between 1981 and 2011, the proportion of those who were divorced or separated increased from 4% to 12% among seniors 65 years of age and older.

However, many seniors experienced a second union in the aftermath of a divorce or separation. In 2011, 76% of men and 55% of women who had been divorced or separated eventually became part of a second union.

About three-quarters of seniors who experienced a second union got married again, with the rest living as common-law partners.

Conjugal patterns of future seniors are even more diverse

The living arrangements of individuals who were 55 to 64 years of age, who represent the next cohort of seniors, were even more diverse than those of current seniors.

For example, the share of those who were divorced or separated was around 20% for individuals who were 55 to 64 years of age in 2011. This compares with 12% among current seniors.

Future seniors were also more likely to experience a second union after a relationship breakup. About 3 in 10 people 55 to 64 years of age experienced at least two unions during their lifetimes, compared with 19% among current seniors.

Finally, common-law relationships were more prevalent among future seniors. In 2011, 12% of individuals 55 to 64 years of age who were in a couple were common-law partners. This compares with 6% among seniors 65 years of age and older.

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Fifteen years ago, politics trumped science when the Conservative government caved into pressure from big city animal rights extremists and cancelled the spring bear hunt. Although Ontario has a healthy and sustainable bear population, those responsible for the 1999 cancellation of the hunt are lobbying the provincial government again to try and block the spring bear hunt pilot project. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) is calling on northern residents to help us make sure that these animal rights extremists don’t win.

Some northern communities are on the brink of experiencing a spring bear hunt for the first time in fifteen years. The Ontario government has finally listened to the concerns of northerners and proposed a pilot project that will see a spring bear hunt occur in eight wildlife management units in 2014. While the partial reinstatement of a hunt is a positive step, we believe that all of bear country deserves to experience the benefits of a spring hunt. The OFAH has worked tirelessly over the past fifteen years to restore the hunt, but we need your help.

Please go to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry at www.ebr.gov.on.ca and enter the code 012-0981. Click on ‘submit comment’ and express your support for the spring bear hunt.

Ontario’s spring bear hunt was a proven and sustainable wildlife management tool used to assist with the maintenance of bear densities at levels that minimized dangerous encounters with people. The spring hunt was particularly important for reducing male bear densities (70% of the total spring harvest) to help lessen cannibalism and aggression on other bears, decrease the number of moose calves and deer fawns killed by bears, and minimize problems with people.

“The spring bear hunt was an excellent example of a sustainable use of a renewable natural resource that offered enormous benefits for the residents of Ontario,” said OFAH Executive Director Angelo Lombardo. “Nowhere was this more evident than in northern Ontario communities, where the hunt provided wholesome food, valuable hides, rewarding experiences for thousands of hunters, and generated over $40 million annually to help sustain hundreds of local businesses and associated jobs.”

Please take a few minutes and express your support for the spring bear hunt.

With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 720 member clubs, the OFAH is the province’s largest nonprofit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization, and the VOICE of anglers and hunters. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.

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White-tailed deer in parts of Ontario are experiencing one of the worst winters in recent memory.

“Deep snow, hard crusts and frigid temperatures could result in significant mortality of adult deer and the loss of this spring’s fawn crop,” says OFAH Senior Wildlife Biologist Mark Ryckman. The MNR reports that most deer entered this winter in really good shape thanks to an abundance of natural foods in 2013; however, it remains likely that this year’s harsh winter conditions will still have an impact on many of central and northern Ontario’s deer herds.

In 1995, the OFAH established the DeerSave Fund to help members, clubs and partners deliver emergency winter deer conservation activities, such as browse cutting, trail breaking and emergency feeding. Mild winters have limited the need for emergency winter deer conservation in recent years, but the DeerSave Fund has been called upon when needed to provide targeted funding to aid struggling herds.

To learn more, call the OFAH at (705) 748-6324 extension 239 or visit www.ofah.org/about/OFAH-DeerSave.

“We may not be in an emergency situation yet, but it is looking more and more likely that intervention will be required somewhere in the province,” said Ryckman. The OFAH is initiating discussions with MNR regional biologists to determine areas of the province that would benefit most from winter conservation efforts. In the meantime, concerned conservationists can help deer by packing down trails in areas frequented by deer, and by cutting preferred browse species (maples, birch, dogwood, sumac, hemlock, cedar, etc.).

“Conservationists can also help by contributing to the OFAH DeerSave Fund so we are ready to provide help when and where it is needed most,” added Ryckman.

Like other outdoor activities, it remains critically important to respect private property and keep safety in mind at all times when performing winter conservation efforts. The Federation only endorses deer feeding in emergency situations, and only according to science-based MNR guidelines.

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Timmins, ON – The 18^th Annual Chocolate Rose Campaign gets underway to commemorate International Women’s Day.  While International Women’s Day is March 8^th, we will be commemorating the day on Friday, March 7^th, 2014.  Supporters of this campaign will once again this year, be very visible as they hand out chocolate roses in local hot spots to raise awareness of women’s issues.  The theme for this year’s campaign is:

INSPIRING CHANGE

“Creating an awareness of women’s issues is what we try to do with International Women’s Day each year” explains Violence Against Women Program Manager, Kim Nadeau.  “Great strides have been made at putting women and women’s issues at the forefront of society and this year’s theme reflects that challenging the status quo and vigilance for women’s equality inspires positive change.  Once again this year Tranquility House, Timmins & Area Women in Crisis, H.E.R. Place, Villa RenouvEllement and Centre Passerelle pour femmes du Nord de l’Ontario continue to collaborate to make this campaign successful.  Through this united voice we are anticipating a very successful rose campaign.”

The idea for the Chocolate Rose Campaign comes from the many women who marched through New York City in 1908 demanding shorter hours, better pay, voting rights and an end to child labour.  The slogan “Bread and Roses” was adopted to symbolize economic security and a better quality of life.

“Communities have been very supportive of this initiative and this year staff and volunteers from all the violence against women’s service providers will be delivering chocolate roses to area women in local, key strategic locations.” adds Nadeau.  “The women handing out the chocolate roses will be easily identified by their purple scarves.  Purple is the international colour associated with the International Women’s Day Campaign that happens annually in recognition of removing abuse completely.  Woman abuse affects everyone and we are glad to see our local communities standing behind us in creating that awareness.”

The City of Timmins, Black-River Matheson and Iroquois Falls have all agreed by Official Proclamation to declare Saturday, March 8, 2014 as International Women’s Day.

Representatives from all service providers of violence against women’s programs will be on hand at each of the corresponding municipalities to personally hand deliver a chocolate rose.

Based on a feminist analysis, the Violence Against Women agencies in Timmins and its surrounding area work collaboratively toward ending violence against women and their children.  Our agencies include both women’s shelters and sexual assault centres.

Working from an anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective, we strive to create culturally and linguistically to women.  We are committed to offering a high quality of support services to women and believe strongly that women are the experts of their own lives; therefore, they are encouraged to choose whichever services best meet their individual needs.

Sexual assault centres:

-       Timmins & Area Women in Crisis – 1-877-268-8380

-       Centre Passerelle pour Femme du Nord de l’Ontario – 1-888-360-5657

Women’s Shelters :

-       Villa RenouvEllement – 1-877-748-8452

-       H.E.R. Place – 1-855-827-7233

-       Tranquility House – 1-866-993-2339

A trained worker will provide you with emotional support and practical assistance if you are in an abusive situation.  Call anytime, night or day.

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The Timmins & District Hospital Foundation gives artists the opportunity to display their work on the Main Promenade at Timmins and District Hospital.

Monday, March 3, 2014 to Friday, April 11, 2014 will host the Foundation’s next exhibitors – Claude Desjardins and Natalie Garwah.  They will be sharing photographs from their travels across our beautiful Country in a collection entitled CANADA – East, West and In Between.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the TADH Foundation for the purchase of new medical equipment for TADH.

We encourage the public to visit Claude and Natalie’s work and write a comment in the booklet provided.

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On the 12^th of February, 2014 a male suspect attended the Canadian Tire Store in Timmins and had removed a Battery Booster pack from the shelves, concealed it and walked out without paying.

On the very next day, the suspect again attended the Canadian Tire store and removed 3000 Watt power inverter from the packaging and concealed it in his sweater.  The suspect walked out of the store with no intentions of paying for the item.

The suspect was captured in the act on camera but we now need your help to identify him.

The white male appears to stand about 6’ tall and weighs approximately 200-220 lbs.  The suspect was wearing dark coloured waist length jacket with a grey zip up sweater underneath.  The suspect was also wearing blue jeans, black shoes and a black beanie style toque on his head.

Please, make the right call.  Call Crime Stoppers at 705-268-8477, or use the internet at www.tipsubmit.com to place your anonymous tip.

Your call is never taped or traced, and you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000 if your information helps solve this case. 

Remember, Crime doesn’t pay, Crime Stoppers does!

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Students Mark Pink Shirt Day

Pink was the colour of the day, as students at W. Earle Miller Public school in Timmins marked “Pink Shirt Day” on February 26^th.

Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet.

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when two teenage boys in Nova Scotia organized a protest at their high school. They wanted to support a Grade 9 boy who was bullied for wearing pink.

David Shepherd and Travis Price

“David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied [for wearing a pink shirt]…[They] took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of a new Grade 9 student by distributing pink T-shirts to all the boys in their school. ‘I learned that two people can come up with an idea, run with it, and it can do wonders,’ says Mr. Price, 17, who organized the pink protest. ‘Finally, someone stood up for a weaker kid.’ So Mr. Shepherd and some other headed off to a discount store and bought 50 pink tank tops. They sent out message to schoolmates that night, and the next morning they hauled the shirts to school in a plastic bag. As they stood in the foyer handing out the shirts, the bullied boy walked in. His face spoke volumes. ‘It looked like a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders,’ Mr. Price recalled. The bullies were never heard from again.” ( Globe and Mail )

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The CIM is engaging the Ontario mining sector to develop one of the premiere adult hockey tournaments in the region. Later this month 16 industry sponsored teams will compete for the coveted Ontario Mining Cup. While the tournament serves to build fellowship amongst local mines, suppliers and industry partners it also represents a major fund raising event for the year. Thanks to the past success of local CIM events such as the annual golf tournament, curling bonspiel and steak & lobster banquet, the CIM Porcupine Branch has been able to open three mining specific scholarships. Our branch’s mission to create enduring value within the industry is being realized thanks to the support of our community partners and events such as the 2014 Ontario Mining Cup hockey tournament.

The tournament will take place in Timmins,Ontario and will be hosted at the historic McIntyre Arena in partnership with the CIM Porcupine Branch.  It will be a 16 team format and teams will be guaranteed 4 games.  During the tournament there will be a beer garden set up Friday and Saturday evening at the McIntyre Arena for players and guests to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.  There will also be a banquet Saturday night consisting of dinner, entertainment and awards for teams in various categories.   The banquet is free for players registered in the tournament and free shuttle service will be available Friday and Saturday between arenas and hotels.

The Ontario Mining Cup team would like to thank our Title Sponsor: Kidd Operations for their generous support.  Other sponsors who have generously stepped up to help ensure this community event is successful include Banquet Sponsor: Taurus Drilling Services, Beer Garden Sponsor: Molson Coors, and gold package sponsors Goldcorp Porcupine Gold Mines, and Lakeshore Gold.

With 11 of the 16 team registrations already filled by mining companies and mine operators from around the province, the tournament is quickly filling up.  Several mining operations, suppliers, contractors and consultants as well as university mining engineering programs have contacted organizers for more information regarding the remaining spots, however spaces will only be reserved once teams have officially registered on a first come first served basis.

If anyone is interested in becoming a tournament sponsor or registering a team they can contact tournament organizers Ted Hanley and Steve Black at info@ontariominincup.com.

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Staff and students at RMSS marked Pink Shirt Day in a big way on February 26^th! 

As an extension to their anti-bullying videos completed during National Bullying Awareness Week in November, students were asked to share their personal stories with respect to bullying.  They were also asked to respond to the question “What can I do personally to stop bullying in our society?” 

The school’s Community, Culture and Caring Committee organized an assembly where these responses were shared.  Students also placed their hand prints in pink on a school mural to demonstrate that RMSS stands together against bullying.  Students were asked to wear pink and a prize was given to the homeroom wearing the most pink.

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The Timmins Police Service is joining police services across the province in supporting the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2014 Crime Prevention Campaign, which focuses on promoting citizens’ role in preventing crime and building safe and healthy communities.

“We believe that strong, safe, and healthy communities are built when residents partner with their police service in preventing criminal acts before they happen,” said Timmins Police Communications Coordinator Kate Cantin. “Our goal is to raise public awareness and empower people throughout our communities to become involved in their personal safety and that of their neighbours, friends, and co-workers.

“We often talk about the importance of residents calling the police whenever they feel something is not right, or when they believe themselves or someone else may be in danger. This initiative will help us to drive that point home,” added Cantin.

The campaign features an informational crime prevention booklet that will be used by police services to promote local crime prevention initiatives. Topics covered in the “Your Community.

Your Safety. Get involved” booklet, include getting involved in local crime prevention initiatives and programs, when to call 9-1-1, securing your home or business from break-ins and other property crimes, vigilance against on-line fraud, identification theft, and other cybercrimes, and guarding against vehicle theft.

To access the information booklet, please visit http://www.timminspolice.ca/community-safety/2014-crime-prevention-booklet/.

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TIMMINS, ON: Northern College is looking for exceptional alumni to nominate for the 2014 Premier’s Awards for Outstanding College Graduates, and is reaching out to its campus communities for input. Each year, the awards acknowledge the social and economic contributions that college graduates make to the province and throughout the world.

The college is striving to nominate an alumnus or alumna in each of the following categories: Business, Creative Arts and Design, Community Services, Health Sciences, Technology and Recent Graduate.

Administered by Colleges Ontario, the Premier’s Awards for Outstanding College Graduates were launched in 1992 to mark the 25th anniversary of Ontario’s colleges. The awards recognize college graduates who have achieved noteworthy professional success and have made a significant positive impact on their community through their work.

“Successful alumni are a reflection of a successful college,” said Fred Gibbons, President of Northern College. “We are very proud of our graduates and recognize that they are an essential component of our thriving communities. The Premier’s Awards are an opportunity for us to recognize some of our best and brightest, and celebrate their contributions to society.”

If you are looking to share the story of a Northern College alumni who has made a difference in their industry, achieved exceptional professional success and has made their community a better place to live, please contact Crystal Bresson, Manager of Marketing, Communications and Alumni at Northern College by email at bressonc@northern.on.ca or by telephone at 705.235.3211ext.2253 by Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Premier’s Awards winners will be announced at a gala awards evening on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Each award winner will be presented with a bronze medal, a framed certificate signed by the Premier of Ontario, and a $5,000 bursary directed to their alma mater.

Past Northern College Premier’s Awards recipients include Donald C. MacKinnon and Donald Jan Dekker, who both received the Premier’s Award for Technology. Last year’s Northern College nominees included Shawn Joseph Batise, Executive Director of Wabun Tribal Council, Jennifer Breton, Executive Director of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba, and Paul Andre Huet, President, CEO and Director of Klondex Mines.

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Timmins High and Vocational School will be representing NEOAA at the OFSAA ‘AA’ Senior Boys Basketball Championships for the 43^rd straight year.

The Championships are being held in Perth this year, with the tip-off set for Monday, March 3^rd at 10:00am.

The second round games begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning.  The tournament format is double elimination which means that you can still win the championship if you lose your opening round game on Monday.  If you lose a second round game on Tuesday, that team will compete for the consolation championship.  The consolation round games are at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The championship quarter final games are on Tuesday evening at PDCI and St. John Catholic High School.  The semi-finals are on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.  The consolation championship game is also at PDCI at 5:00 p.m., followed by the bronze medal game at 6:45 p.m., and the gold medal game at 8:30 p.m

The Upper Canada District School Board will be streaming the event “live”, and wanted to share the link to all those interested in watching.

The link provided below will be live as of March 2, 2014 at 6pm and will remain live until Wednesday March 5, 2014 at 11pm. Only the games played in Perth & District Colligate Institution will be live.

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/6049900/events/2798054

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Hearst  – Officers from the Hearst Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police remain at the scene of a motor vehicle collision which occurred at 12:00 p.m. , March 2nd on Highway 11, approximately 75 km west of Hearst in McCoig Twp.

  A total of three vehicles were involved in the collision.  At this time, it appears that an eastbound pickup truck crossed the centre line and sideswiped a westbound tractor trailer then collided head on with another westbound tractor trailer.

 The 24 year old male driver of the pickup truck, from Thunder Bay was pronounced deacesed at the scene. The female passenger of the pickup truck was transported to Notre Dame Hospital in Hearst with non-life threatening injuries.

 The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.

 An OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigator along with a Reconstructionist are at the scene to assist with the investigation.   The highway is anticipated to remain closed in both directions while officers continue their investigation.

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