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Loonie Echo · Loonie Echo

This singer from Timmins has become an internet sensation with a YouTube video about how an airline mistreated and damaged his guitar. Damaged goods makes songwriter an Internet starBy BRANDON WALKER, SUN MEDIALast Updated: 9th July 2009, 4:16am TIMMINS -- Timmins singer-songwriter Dave Carro...

Tommy · Tommy

Huge crowds celebrate Canada Day in TimminsWide range of activities at Shania Twain Centre The Canadian spirit was in no short supply as residents across Timmins celebrated the nation’s 142nd birthday. Festivities began early yesterday morning at the Shania Twain Centre with a pancake breakfas...

Tommy · Tommy

Festivities spread out throughout the city Timmins residents will have a blast celebrating Canada Day and the area's history across the city. Canada Day festivities begin as usual on Wednesday, with a free pancake breakfast at the Shania Twain Centre. There will be an Elvis Impersonator, a tai chi...

Tommy · Tommy

Timmins needs to improve facilities and boost tourismNot surprisingly, there was a heated debate at council over the future of the city's culture, leisure and tourism department. Soft services always come under fire during economic downturns. Some suggested that facilities such as the McIntyr...

Tommy · Tommy

Museum gets new digs behind Shania Centre It has been a long time since local artists had a place to display their work. It has been just as long since the Timmins Museum had a large space to display local history. But on Friday, the public will once again have a place to go to view both artistic and cultura...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1570044 Centennial bubbly Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS Starting today, wine drinkers can toast the City of Timmins. Just in time for the May Run long weekend, four bottles of wine now available at the LCBO represent the city'...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminstimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1551385

Tommy · Tommy

Deadline looms for stimulus funding Council to hold special meeting Thursday Posted By Brandon Walker, The Daily PressTalk about being put under the gun. Officials with the City of Timmins have been left scrambling to come up with shovel-ready projects for which they can receive government dolla...

twain2country · twain2country

These pics (taken at the end of the parking lot at the STC) were posted by Tracy. It is absolutely beautiful here and I decided that I should get out and enjoy the weather. You can see by the picture that our snow is almost gone......soon I'll be able to wear my sandals!! See you in August!! Tracy -- Edited...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1526504 Posted By JOHN EMMS This year it's the 100th anniversary of mining in our area. For me mining and music have gone together for a very long time. Believe it or not, Nustone, one of my first bands, rehearsed in a mine manager's house. My dad put...

twain2country · twain2country

Community plans for major bash Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS It's coming. A party so big they only hold it every five years: The Schumacher Homecoming bash. Held May 15-17, the homecoming will feature a reception at the McIntyre Arena on May 15, an open house at Schumacher Public School on...

Tommy · Tommy

Shania Twain Centre goes green 400 kids celebrate St. Patrick's DayPosted By Chelsey Romain, The Daily PressThe Irish spirit was alive and well at the Shania Twain Centre on St. Patrick’s Day as a sea of children dressed in green made their way from one activity to the next. Nearly 400 children walked...

Tommy · Tommy

City's taxpayers are tired of funding 'loss leaders' These are not normal times, we are facing a global economic crisis! It requires that taxpayers demand that our city make some tough choices by weeding out some very questionable city operations. A recent editorial attempts to rationalize tha...

twain2country · twain2country

Pontarelli also suggested that the city should lose Shania Twain's closet, saying it has never made any money and now is the time to let it go. Several councilors said they could sympathize with Pontarelli, but added that the city has to be able to provide services and maintain its properties and do wh...

twain2country · twain2country

Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS If swimming's your thing, throw on a suit for Family Day and dive into the pool at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. It opens Monday from 9:30- 10:45 a. m. and again from 1:15-2:30 p. m. If you prefer the frozen variety of water, there's also skating at the Sportsple...

Tommy · Tommy

Scripnick says taxpayers need to know how dollars are spent When it comes to saving public money in Timmins, there are plenty of city taxpayers who aren't afraid to say loud and clear that it's time to shut down the Shania Twain Centre. Well, that will save you 13 bucks. That's one of the facts brought fo...

twain2country · twain2country

Attractions lose money The Shania Twain Centre has increasingly become a lightning rod for venting taxpayers who talk as if they want to blow up any city-owned facility that's not making a profit. Let's get some facts straight here. This is a facility that has been paid for, it's staffed by a couple of...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1426694

twain2country · twain2country

Venters have their own ideas about the future of The Mac ? After many years of tax increases, reduce them this year. Cancel the new social services and ambulance building, the water line to "winding woods," the proposed museum, Shania Twain Centre, vehicle purchases, etc. * * * Is it time w...

shaniafan339 · shaniafan339

The 7th Annual Shania Fan Convention Dates have been Announced! The Official Dates are: August 6-9, 2009 Timmins Ontario Canada

twain2country · TSO series kicks off on a good note

TSO series kicks off on a good note?? Chamber performance at Twain Centre Posted By JESSICA YOUNG, THE DAILY PRESS Matthew Jones, Angela Garwood and Ariane Alexander seem telepathic when they perform together. During their first chamber series performance, the trio was in perfect harmony at the S...

twain2country · twain2country

Timmins city council's formal decision this week to move the Timmins Museum and National Exhibition Centre over to the Shania Twain Centre (STC) and the Gold Mine Tour (GMT) is likely going to see a marked increase in traffic to those facilities. Add that to the fact there is no obvious funding availa...

twain2country · twain2country

Area residents stand United Another successful fundraising campaign for the Porcupine United Way means hundreds of people will continue to receive valuable services through member agencies of the not-for-profit organization. United Way wrapped up its most recent fundraising campaign at the...

twain2country · twain2country

United Way surpasses goal Posted By JESSICA YOUNG THE DAILY PRESS The Pettigrews are a family that took their love of the community and combined it with their love. Now, they've made history. Mack, his wife Suzanne and their son Colton have just completed their term as cochairs for the Porcupine Unit...

twain2country · twain2country

Port Radium produced world's purest uranium? ? The following is the sixth in a series of 10 excerpts from "On the Rocks, John Larche and the relentless pursuit of the Dreamfields" written by formerDaily Pressreporter Richard Buell. The book is being sold to raise funds for Timmins and Di...

twain2country · twain2country

Vic Power named to Order of Canada Posted By CHELSEY ROMAIN, THE DAILY PRESS? ? Serving his community for several decades, Vic Power has passionately cared for his community, as a resident, city councillor and mayor. Now the former Timmins mayor finds himself in company of the country's greatest, a...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1370998

twain2country · twain2country

Frustrated Home Owner Posted By Dan EthierDear editor, I live in a modest 1250 square foot home in the west end of town and have some concerns about my Property Assessment. As many of the councillors and even the mayor have suggested, I have submitted an application for reconsideration. As part of the...

twain2country · Tue Dec 30 9:55 AM, 2008 by twain2country

?? Aug. 1-- Eight young men, counsellors and campers from the Taylor Statten Camp, made a canoe trip to James Bay. The men began their journey at Algonquin Park. * * * * Aug. 2-- The Father Les Costello Foundation hosted its third-annual fundraising dinner at the Dante Club. The proceeds were donated t...

twain2country · twain2country

http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1341270 Posted By KEITH LACEY, THE DAILY PRESS Almost every celebration needs a good bottle of wine. As the City of Timmins gears up for four years of centennial celebrations, beginning in 2009, a team of well-known residents gathered Wednesda...

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	According to YouTube - the next most famous singer from Timmins (Preview) This singer from Timmins has become an internet sensation with a YouTube video about how an airline mistreated and damaged his guitar. Damaged goods makes songwriter an Internet starBy BRANDON WALKER, SUN MEDIALast Updated: 9th July 2009, 4:16am TIMMINS -- Timmins singer-songwriter Dave Carro...	Loonie Echo	0	1941	Thu Jul 9 10:53 AM, 2009 by Loonie Echo
	Huge crowds celebrate Canada Day in Timmins (Preview) Huge crowds celebrate Canada Day in TimminsWide range of activities at Shania Twain Centre The Canadian spirit was in no short supply as residents across Timmins celebrated the nation’s 142nd birthday. Festivities began early yesterday morning at the Shania Twain Centre with a pancake breakfas...	Tommy	2	3664	Thu Jul 2 11:51 AM, 2009 by Tommy
	Canada Day festivities spread out throughout the city (Preview) Festivities spread out throughout the city Timmins residents will have a blast celebrating Canada Day and the area's history across the city. Canada Day festivities begin as usual on Wednesday, with a free pancake breakfast at the Shania Twain Centre. There will be an Elvis Impersonator, a tai chi...	Tommy	0	2678	Tue Jun 30 2:36 PM, 2009 by Tommy
	Timmins needs to improve facilities and boost tourism (Preview) Timmins needs to improve facilities and boost tourismNot surprisingly, there was a heated debate at council over the future of the city's culture, leisure and tourism department. Soft services always come under fire during economic downturns. Some suggested that facilities such as the McIntyr...	Tommy	0	2033	Fri May 29 10:32 AM, 2009 by Tommy
	Museum gets new digs behind Shania Centre (Preview) Museum gets new digs behind Shania Centre It has been a long time since local artists had a place to display their work. It has been just as long since the Timmins Museum had a large space to display local history. But on Friday, the public will once again have a place to go to view both artistic and cultura...	Tommy	1	2821	Wed May 20 11:30 AM, 2009 by Tommy
	Centennial bubbly (Preview) http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1570044 Centennial bubbly Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS Starting today, wine drinkers can toast the City of Timmins. Just in time for the May Run long weekend, four bottles of wine now available at the LCBO represent the city'...	twain2country	0	1832	Sat May 16 3:35 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	L.U. president visiting the city this week (Preview) http://www.timminstimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1551385	twain2country	0	1896	Sun May 3 6:02 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Deadline looms for stimulus funding (Preview) Deadline looms for stimulus funding Council to hold special meeting Thursday Posted By Brandon Walker, The Daily PressTalk about being put under the gun. Officials with the City of Timmins have been left scrambling to come up with shovel-ready projects for which they can receive government dolla...	Tommy	0	2408	Tue Apr 28 12:55 AM, 2009 by Tommy
	Snow in Timmins (Preview) These pics (taken at the end of the parking lot at the STC) were posted by Tracy. It is absolutely beautiful here and I decided that I should get out and enjoy the weather. You can see by the picture that our snow is almost gone......soon I'll be able to wear my sandals!! See you in August!! Tracy -- Edited...	twain2country	0	1647	Tue Apr 21 3:34 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Music and mining are linked in our community's rich history (Preview) http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1526504 Posted By JOHN EMMS This year it's the 100th anniversary of mining in our area. For me mining and music have gone together for a very long time. Believe it or not, Nustone, one of my first bands, rehearsed in a mine manager's house. My dad put...	twain2country	0	2276	Thu Apr 16 2:15 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Community plans for major bash (Preview) Community plans for major bash Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS It's coming. A party so big they only hold it every five years: The Schumacher Homecoming bash. Held May 15-17, the homecoming will feature a reception at the McIntyre Arena on May 15, an open house at Schumacher Public School on...	twain2country	0	2091	Fri Mar 27 10:06 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	Shania Twain Centre goes green (Preview) Shania Twain Centre goes green 400 kids celebrate St. Patrick's DayPosted By Chelsey Romain, The Daily PressThe Irish spirit was alive and well at the Shania Twain Centre on St. Patrick’s Day as a sea of children dressed in green made their way from one activity to the next. Nearly 400 children walked...	Tommy	2	2255	Thu Mar 19 5:39 AM, 2009 by Tonto
	City's taxpayers are tired of funding 'loss leaders' (Preview) City's taxpayers are tired of funding 'loss leaders' These are not normal times, we are facing a global economic crisis! It requires that taxpayers demand that our city make some tough choices by weeding out some very questionable city operations. A recent editorial attempts to rationalize tha...	Tommy	3	2249	Wed Feb 25 2:53 PM, 2009 by PurplePeopleEater
	Let the STC go? (Preview) Pontarelli also suggested that the city should lose Shania Twain's closet, saying it has never made any money and now is the time to let it go. Several councilors said they could sympathize with Pontarelli, but added that the city has to be able to provide services and maintain its properties and do wh...	twain2country	2	2350	Fri Feb 20 1:58 PM, 2009 by Tommy
	Swim or skate away Family Day (Preview) Posted By BRANDON WALKER, THE DAILY PRESS If swimming's your thing, throw on a suit for Family Day and dive into the pool at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex. It opens Monday from 9:30- 10:45 a. m. and again from 1:15-2:30 p. m. If you prefer the frozen variety of water, there's also skating at the Sportsple...	twain2country	0	2522	Sat Feb 14 5:17 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Timmins taxpayers need to know how dollars are spent (Preview) Scripnick says taxpayers need to know how dollars are spent When it comes to saving public money in Timmins, there are plenty of city taxpayers who aren't afraid to say loud and clear that it's time to shut down the Shania Twain Centre. Well, that will save you 13 bucks. That's one of the facts brought fo...	Tommy	2	2275	Fri Feb 13 4:47 PM, 2009 by PurplePeopleEater
	Attractions lose money (Preview) Attractions lose money The Shania Twain Centre has increasingly become a lightning rod for venting taxpayers who talk as if they want to blow up any city-owned facility that's not making a profit. Let's get some facts straight here. This is a facility that has been paid for, it's staffed by a couple of...	twain2country	1	2053	Thu Feb 12 10:51 AM, 2009 by peever
	OPP's historic journey reaches Timmins (Preview) http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1426694	twain2country	0	1987	Mon Feb 9 11:35 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	Venters have their own ideas about the future of The Mac (Preview) Venters have their own ideas about the future of The Mac ? After many years of tax increases, reduce them this year. Cancel the new social services and ambulance building, the water line to "winding woods," the proposed museum, Shania Twain Centre, vehicle purchases, etc. * * * Is it time w...	twain2country	0	1919	Tue Feb 3 10:14 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	7th Annual Shania Convention Dates!!! (Preview) The 7th Annual Shania Fan Convention Dates have been Announced! The Official Dates are: August 6-9, 2009 Timmins Ontario Canada	shaniafan339	1	1894	Mon Jan 26 6:53 PM, 2009 by peever
	TSO series kicks off on a good note (Preview) TSO series kicks off on a good note?? Chamber performance at Twain Centre Posted By JESSICA YOUNG, THE DAILY PRESS Matthew Jones, Angela Garwood and Ariane Alexander seem telepathic when they perform together. During their first chamber series performance, the trio was in perfect harmony at the S...	twain2country	0	2095	Mon Jan 26 2:16 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Museum Moving to Shania Twain Centre! (Preview) Timmins city council's formal decision this week to move the Timmins Museum and National Exhibition Centre over to the Shania Twain Centre (STC) and the Gold Mine Tour (GMT) is likely going to see a marked increase in traffic to those facilities. Add that to the fact there is no obvious funding availa...	twain2country	17	4874	Wed Jan 21 1:24 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Area residents stand United (Preview) Area residents stand United Another successful fundraising campaign for the Porcupine United Way means hundreds of people will continue to receive valuable services through member agencies of the not-for-profit organization. United Way wrapped up its most recent fundraising campaign at the...	twain2country	0	2083	Tue Jan 20 9:54 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	United Way surpasses goal (Preview) United Way surpasses goal Posted By JESSICA YOUNG THE DAILY PRESS The Pettigrews are a family that took their love of the community and combined it with their love. Now, they've made history. Mack, his wife Suzanne and their son Colton have just completed their term as cochairs for the Porcupine Unit...	twain2country	0	2176	Sat Jan 17 9:54 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	Hot rock in a cold land (Preview) Port Radium produced world's purest uranium? ? The following is the sixth in a series of 10 excerpts from "On the Rocks, John Larche and the relentless pursuit of the Dreamfields" written by formerDaily Pressreporter Richard Buell. The book is being sold to raise funds for Timmins and Di...	twain2country	0	2530	Sat Jan 10 12:26 PM, 2009 by twain2country
	Vic Power named to Order of Canada (Preview) Vic Power named to Order of Canada Posted By CHELSEY ROMAIN, THE DAILY PRESS? ? Serving his community for several decades, Vic Power has passionately cared for his community, as a resident, city councillor and mayor. Now the former Timmins mayor finds himself in company of the country's greatest, a...	twain2country	4	2299	Wed Jan 7 11:55 AM, 2009 by PurplePeopleEater
	Ringing in 2009 with style (Preview) http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1370998	twain2country	0	2492	Sat Jan 3 5:28 AM, 2009 by twain2country
	Frustrated Home Owner (Preview) Frustrated Home Owner Posted By Dan EthierDear editor, I live in a modest 1250 square foot home in the west end of town and have some concerns about my Property Assessment. As many of the councillors and even the mayor have suggested, I have submitted an application for reconsideration. As part of the...	twain2country	0	2268	Wed Dec 31 12:49 PM, 2008 by twain2country
	Shania fans travel to Timmins (Preview) ?? Aug. 1-- Eight young men, counsellors and campers from the Taylor Statten Camp, made a canoe trip to James Bay. The men began their journey at Algonquin Park. * * * * Aug. 2-- The Father Les Costello Foundation hosted its third-annual fundraising dinner at the Dante Club. The proceeds were donated t...	twain2country	0	2558	Tue Dec 30 9:55 AM, 2008 by twain2country
	Vintage centennial events feature souvenir wines (Preview) http://www.timminspress.com/Article....aspx?e=1341270 Posted By KEITH LACEY, THE DAILY PRESS Almost every celebration needs a good bottle of wine. As the City of Timmins gears up for four years of centennial celebrations, beginning in 2009, a team of well-known residents gathered Wednesda...	twain2country	1	2245	Tue Dec 16 4:23 PM, 2008 by twain2country
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