Maija Hoggett

Decades after the Porcupine adopted the highly successful RCAF squadron, one of the original members forged a serendipitous friendship with a local resident, though it took them years to realize the connection

Julie Domenico's late father — Second World War veteran Percy Dixon — was top of mind throughout the process

John Holmes enlisted on June 24, 1942 in Timmins and was discharged Nov. 21, 1945. John left his job working for Preston East Dome Mine and served with the 4th Canadian Field Ambulance from 1942-45. He participated in the Allied invasion of Sicily know as Operation Husky, and served in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the war, he and his wife Elsie eventually settled in South Porcupine, where they raised three children — Louise, Stephen and Christina. Photo supplied by Travis Tulloch

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Deputy Grand Chief Natasha Martin appointed acting grand chief

Opting not to take a maternity leave, Mayor Michelle Boileau has lighter calendar than before but is still working and attending in-person events when she can

Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 5.

The Minister of Northern Development was in town for the announcement made at Epitron's new facility

The jolly old man and all his helpers will be winding their way through the downtown core to kick off the festive season on Saturday.

There was little discussion from board members during an update on the agency's push for a HART hub