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City announces completion of Whitney-Tisdale pump station

The Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station No. 4 project is now complete and the fully operational station has been turned over to the city.Commissioning activities included a 14-day trial period, which ended successfully as of March 17.“The station has been modernized with new...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Our scientists are absolutely integral to Ontario Parks, working as researchers, biologists, ecologists, and more! Take a look at a few of our awesome women scientists:

Sewage spill on Christmas Eve the result of wipes and rags clogging pipes: town official

The flushing of rags and wipes are what led to an overflow at the wastewater treatment facility in Collingwood on Christmas Eve. During Monday night’s strategic initiatives standing committee meeting, Director of Public Works, Engineering, and Environmental Services...

Pirie highlights city’s progress and prospects for 2022

George Pirie has been impressed with the resilience and determination of the people of Timmins throughout another very challenging year, and feels the city is poised for a prosperous 2022. Heading into the fourth year of his term as mayor, two of which have been...

Sewer capacity would support new apartments on Crawford, council assured

Concern about the potential impact on the sewer system was initially raised during an earlier meeting when council approved a rezoning application for a development proposed at 185 Crawford St. in South Porcupine. ANDREW AUTIO/The Daily Press jpg, TDDiscussion...

Caught on camera: Trio dumps trash bags on side of road in Essa Township

    BARRIE | News Rob CooperCTV News Barrie Videographer @robcooperctv Contact Published Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:02PM EDT ESSA TOWNSHIP, ONT. -- One week after a slew of trash bags were left dumped on the side of a road in Oro-Medonte, a group of men were...
Home town researcher gives back to the Porcupine Watershed

Home town researcher gives back to the Porcupine Watershed

My name is Carlie Stransky Ogilvie and I grew up in Timmins, Ontario where my passion for the environment blossomed. I started my career by pursuing a Bachelor of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo where I graduated with honours. This program allowed...

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NEWLY ELECTED 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEWLY ELECTED 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

November 30, 2020 - Presidents Message The FPRW Team. When I think of the FPRW, what comes to my mind is a group of community minded people, who are committed to being a positive identity and are willing to use team work in solution building for our watershed....

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FPRW proud members of Timmins Chamber of Commerce

FPRW proud members of Timmins Chamber of Commerce

Photo provided by: Bing Places for Business Why we became members? By joining the Timmins Chamber, we add our voice to the strongest business lobby group in Timmins. ​Becoming a member of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce helps us in countless ways and connects us to a...

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City sets new fines for breaching waste collection bylaw

City sets new fines for breaching waste collection bylaw

Council also approves expansion of the garbage collection and recycling program to Schumacher Thomas Perry More from Thomas Perry Published on: September 25, 2020 | Last Updated: September 25, 2020 9:29 PM EDT City council has approved a lengthy list of waste...

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