Our Timmins

December 2024

Thrilled to join Minister Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria in Timmins to unveil a Northlander design and share that contracts have been awarded to begin construction at Northlander passenger stops.


November 2024

Hopefully, everyone had a great time at the 2024 Timmins Santa Claus parade.


Thanks to Carole and Allan from the Timmins Bowhunters and Archery Club for a great meeting.


I announced with Minister Greg Rickford that 7 Timmins businesses are receiving over $1.8 million in investment through NOHFC funding.


Joined a tremendous Women In Mining networking event in Timmins.


Had a fantastic time at the 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hollinger Park.


Congrats to the Miners and Sons from Timmins on breaking the Guinness World Record for the deepest underground Rock concert, as they performed 9,000 ft below surface.


Stopped by the Beam Topping Ceremony at the new Golden Manor facility construction site.


I had a wonderful conversation with Kyle Jennings and Mitch Dumas from Northern College.


Attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Legion 287 in South Porcupine.


Great meeting with Tracy from the Alzheimer’s Society of Timmins-Porcupine District.


October 2024

Stopped by the Porcupine Ski Runners facility to speak with staff and learn about what they did with the $150,000 investment they received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.


Visiting with the Timmins Economic Development Corporation to learn about how they’re attracting practicing physicians in Ontario to the region through the $77,500 investment.


Wishing a happy 100th birthday to Irene Parcey from Connaught.


Honoured to particpate in the first Timmins Firefighter Recognition Gala.


September 2024

Attended the Grand Opening of the Veronica S. Archibald Healing and Cultural Learning Lodge with Minister Tibollo.


Fantastic day at Gilles Lake cheering on our community during the 44th Annual Terry Fox Run.


Wonderful meeting in Timmins with forestry professionals and Associate Minister Kevin Holland.


August 2024

Terrific visit of Northern College with Minister Paul Calandra.


Tour of Tisdale Mechanical Contracting Ltd. with Minister Paul Calandra.


Had a terrific time at the Connaught Community Centre’s August breakfast.


Had a wonderful time at Timmins Rotary Ribfest 2024.


Visited the Timmins Chamber of Commerce Office to celebrate their 75th anniversary.


Celebrated the Completion of the Refurbished Hollinger 70 Locomotive in Porcupine.


Attended the Third Annual Filipino Fiesta.


Visited the Timmins Fire Hall with Minister’s David Piccini and Kevin Holland.


Visited the Omushkego Six Seasons Youth Program at Hollinger Park.


Attended Mining Centre BBQ in Timmins.


July 2024

Had a fantastic time at the Connaught Community Centre’s monthly breakfast.


Stopped by the Spruce Hill Lodge in South Porcupine as they renamed their dining room in memory of Dr. Brian Ormerod.


Visited Science North’s Summer Camp at Lionel-Gauthier School.


Attended the Annual Rock on the River Festival at Hollinger Park.


Celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Timmins Public Library.


June 2024

Congrats to the SMS Equipment Inc. team on opening their brand-new facility in Timmins.


Attended the Connaught Museum’s Annual Pioneer Day Celebration.


Spoke at the Lunch and Learn Event at the Kin Club.


Attended the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.


Tour of Local MNRF Hangar for 100th Anniversary.


Visit to Mount Joy Farmers Market.


Attended the Grand Reopening of Timmins- Porcupine Trailers.


May 2024

Celebrated the Monumental Ground-Breaking of the new Centre de santé Communautaire.


Attended the Changing of the Guard Ceremony in Timmins.


Visited Bertha Shaw Public School in Timmins.


Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign & Home, Cottage and Lifestyle Show at McIntyre Arena.


April 2024

Visited the Timmins Lions Club Sport Show.


Hosted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM in Timmins.


Attended the grand opening of the The Mermaid Gallery and Timmins Decorating Centre.


Spoke at the Empower2Recover Foundation’s Recovery Conference.

U18 Tournament of Champions hosted by the Porcupine Minor Hockey Association.


Attended the ribbon cutting of the North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services Transition Home Program.


Visit to Timmins Garage Inc. and James Toyota.


March 2024

Attended the Healing Together Health Forum.


Met community members at a public forum on the Northlander.


Celebrated the opening of Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa Wolf Sanctuary.


February 2024

Attended the African Gala Nite at Northern College.


Visited the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Family Eye Care.


Visited the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony of Cedar Dental’s new office.


January 2024

Connected with community members at Timmins & Area Multicultural Centre.


Visited Kohtala Financial with Minister Charmaine Williams.


Met with Carole-Ann Demers and Cory Robin of the Timmins Public Library.


December 2023

Celebrated Full Beard Brewing’s three awards at the 2023 Ontario Craft Brewing Awards.


Met with community members at the Timmins Chamber.


Served meals to families in need across the region.


Visited the Second Annual Timmins Filipino Association’s Christmas Party.


Attended the Grand Opening of Quilts for Survivors.


Took part in the Ton in a Tundra Food Bank Drive sponsored by JAMES TOYOTA.


November 2023

Celebrated the Bright Lights and Christmas Delight Santa Claus Parade.


Participated in the South Porcupine Remembrance Day Ceremony.


Invited to the Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions exhibit at Northern College.


Roundtable meeting with Minister Michael Tibollo and Mayor Michelle Boileau.


October 2023

Announced South Porcupine Food Bank is receiving a $10K grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.


Broke ground at the construction site for the new Golden Manor facility with Minister Stan Cho.


Visited the staff and students at Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes-Rivières with Minister Stephen Lecce.


Announced investments at Northeastern Catholic District School Board’s St. Joseph School and the YMCA with Minister Stephen Lecce.


September 2023

Joined community members at the Carlo Cattarello Area Volunteer Appreciation Event.


Attended community event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.


Took part in the Timmins Rock Jr A Hockey Club Championship banner-raising & puck drop.


Stopped by a recognition event for the Anti Hunger Coalition who received Ontario Trillium Grants in the sum of $415,500.


Joined the Timmins Chamber 74th President’s Lunch & AGM


Announced $8.6 million investment for the Timmins District Hospital.


August 2023

Attended the first Timmins Stardust Festival.


Attended the opening of the Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base at the Victor M. Power Airport.


Visited the Porcupine Miners Memorial, Centre Culturel La Ronde, Timmins Connecting Link project, and the Alliance Franco-Timmins team with Minister Caroline Mulroney


Attended the Second Annual Filipino Fiesta.


Dropped by the Timmins Police Station and Timmins Fire Hall to see the facilities with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner


July 2023

Round table with Cochrane DSSAB.


Announced $2 Million Government Investment to create Transitional Supportive Housing for Youth Alongside Minister Nina Tangri.


Toured the Construction Site for the New La Ronde Community Facility.


Honoured Sgt Robin Carter and Constable Mark Lauzon with the Timmins Police Services.


Toured Timmins Academic Family Health Team and Porcupine Health Unit with Minister Sylvia Jones.


Announced Government $2 Million Investment through the Infrastructure Renewal Fund with Minister Sylvia Jones.


Celebrated Canada Day in Hollinger Park.


June 2023

Attended the Ontario Northland Board Meeting.


Celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Connaught District Historical Society.


Toured The Wizard of Paws New Facility.


Celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day.


Attended the Grand opening of Mountjoy Farmers Market


Visited Northern College with Minister Jill Dunlop.


Walked the Fierté Timmins Pride Parade at Hollinger Park


Attended the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Camp Life RV Show.


May 2023

Attending the 51st Annual Timmins Multicultural Festival.


Visited the Timmins and District Human Society


Attended the Steps for Life Walk at the Schumacher Lions Club Park.


April 2023

Puck Drop at the Ontario Hockey Federation U-18 Tournament in Porcupine.


Attended the All Ontario Hockey Banquet Night at Porcupine Dante Club.


Visited Wyatt Image Solutions.


Visited Jamie and Mark of Kinz and Klomp.


March 2023

Congratulated the Seizure and Brain Injury Centre on Receiving their Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant.


Visited 360 Services Facility.


Visited the Timmins- Porcupine Future Northlander Railway Stop with Minister Stan Cho.


Visited the family Help Network Timmins Autism Centre.


February 2023

Visit to Northern College Innovation Hub.


Announced NOHFC Funding For Local Businesses in Timmins.


Visited the Grand Opening of the Okakeskimiwew Indigenous Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre.


Attended the Opening Ceremonies for the Canadian Curling U18 Championship.


January 2023

Toured the Renovated Timmins Youth Wellness Hub and the North Eastern Ontario Family and children Services Capital Project Facaility with Minister Michael Tibollo.


Attended the Mushkegowuk Council Mental Health Summit with Minister Michael Tibollo.


Visited Timmins Senior Centre to View Laura Keon Plaque.


Toured NPHL Drilling Office and Shop.


Visited NEOnet’s Office and Staff.


Visited The Walford Retirement Home.