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TORONTO — Ontario is set to give the minister of education power to more easily put school boards under supervision and require more boards to put police officers in schools, moves decried by boards and teachers’ unions as masking the true crisis of underfunding. Education Minister Paul Calandra introduced broad legislation Thursday, following weeks of […]

TIMMINS – Groups from all over the world celebrated culture, food, and music at The Mac. The Timmins Multicultural Festival wrapped up two days of learning and fun on Sunday, May 25, with the parade of nations at noon. After that, 31 different countries shared their food, traditional dress, and goods until 4 p.m. “The […]

Ontario manufacturers continue to face a chronic shortage in filling the workforce ranks as experienced skill workers sail off into retirement, says a new report from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). In southern Ontario, the impact of the U.S. trade war will surely result in significant job losses on the manufacturing side, in the […]

Ontario manufacturers continue to face a chronic shortage in filling the workforce ranks as experienced skill workers sail off into retirement, says a new report from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). In southern Ontario, the impact of the U.S. trade war will surely result in significant job losses on the manufacturing side, in the […]

On Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat of Timmins will host our Annual Khalsa Day Parade—a vibrant celebration of the Revelation Day of the Khalsa that welcomes people from all walks of life across Northern Ontario. Program Kick‑Off : 9:00 AM • Gather at the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat of Timmins […]

Today marks Jeth Sangrand, the first day of Jeth, the second month in the Nanakshahi (Sikh) calendar. Sangrand—literally “stone cusp”—is a time-honored occasion for Sikhs to pause, reflect, and invoke blessings for the month ahead. What Is Sangrand? Monthly New Moon: In Sikh tradition, Sangrand corresponds roughly with the new moon, signaling the start of […]

The Ontario government will be expanding its current manufacturing tax credit program in the upcoming budget on May 15. An additional $1.3 billion over three years will injected into the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit for businesses to invest in buildings, machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and processing in Ontario. The changes would […]

Welcoming newcomers to Canada isn’t just about arrival—it’s about feeling at home. One of the best ways to settle, find work, and connect with your community is by improving your English or French skills. Luckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) fully funds two renowned programs: LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) — English […]

WASHINGTON — In their first face-to-face meeting today, Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada will “never” be for sale. When reporters questioned Trump in the Oval Office on his past comments about making Canada a U.S. state, Trump — taking a tone very different from the one he’s used in […]

May 8, 1945 – Victory Europe Day – this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. After nearly six years of brutal conflict, many celebrated the end of total war, but all were conscious that the fight was not yet over in the Pacific. Millions across Europe […]