Lydia Chubak

Timmins

Mobile Video Journalist at CITO-TV (Timmins, ON)

Mobile Video Journalist at CTV Northern Ontario

Mobile Video Journalist for @CTVNewsNorthern based in Timmins.

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Timmins aims to create destination parks with unique amenities

1 day ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

The City of Timmins plans to create community destination parks in neighbourhoods across the community. Officials said destination parks are designed to offer unique features and amenities. Timmins parks plan Timmins plans to add more and unique amenities to its community parks to appeal to a variety of people. (City of Timmins photo) Timmins parks The City of Timmins plans to add more and unique amenities to its community parks to appeal to a variety of people.
Hundreds evacuate Kashechewan First Nation

2 days ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

The evacuation of medically vulnerable residents of Kashechewan First Nation began over Easter weekend. Officials told CTV News, around 530 people have been relocated from their homes due to the threat of flooding on the Albany River. Kashechewan First Nation The evacuation of medically vulnerable residents of Kashechewan First Nation began over Easter weekend.
New programs in Timmins area to boost economic immigration

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

Two new pilot programs offered in the Timmins region aim to boost economic immigration. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot are now available to qualifying employers from here to Hearst, to Kirkland Lake and south to Temiskaming Shores. Timmins immigration The Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot are now open for applications from qualified employers.
Timmins High and Vocational School food drive happens Thursday

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

The Blues Closet at Timmins High and Vocational School is a quiet area where students can go to pick out free clothing when they’re in need. It’s also where they can get something to eat. “There are specific days that it’s open, but when it’s open, you don’t have to make an appointment,” said Hayley Lachance, a Grade 12 student at Timmins High and Vocational School.
Unique pop-up market in Timmins offers a chance to support local artists

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

A one-of-a-kind pop-up market is operating this spring at the Timmins Square Mall. Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead features handcrafted or homegrown goods. It’s also a chance to support local artists like those from the Timmins Quilters Guild. Timmins Farmstead popup Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead in Timmins features handcrafted or homegrown goods. It’s also a chance to support local artists like those from the Timmins Quilters Guild.
New riding, new MP for residents in Timmins, Kapuskasing and Mushkegowuk

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

For the first time in 20 years, the riding encompassing Timmins will have a new Member of Parliament. When the boundaries of the Timmins-James Bay riding were changed, MP Charlie Angus decided to retire. Now there are four candidates vying for the seat in the new Kapuskasing – Timmins – Mushkegowuk riding. Steve Black is running for the Liberals. He is a mining engineer, a former mayor of Timmins and is currently a city councillor. Black said housing is a major issue throughout the riding.
City pens 10-year plan to enhance culture and tourism opportunities

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

A new Timmins travel guide is hot off the press with a focus on showing people what they can experience in the city. Noella Rinaldo, the city’s director of community development, said tourists are interested in Timmins for reasons locals may take for granted. Timmins tourism The City of Timmins has a new 10-year plan to help it grow cultural and tourism opportunities. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) “People from Europe, for example, love this area.
Province to build two hydroelectric stations in the north in partnership with First Nations

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

Two new hydroelectric stations will be built in northern Ontario in partnership with Moose Cree First Nation, Takwa Tagamou Nation and Ontario Power Generation. Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, made the announcement in Timmins on Wednesday. Lecce said there is a growing demand for energy, and it’s been 10 years since a new hydroelectric station was built in Ontario.
Clean-up blitz to take place in Timmins when the snow melts

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

The City of Timmins has a number of community cleanup events scheduled this spring. There’s also a two-week blitz targeting residents who haven’t kept their properties clean. Coun. Bill Gvozdanovic said about two to three per cent of taxpayers in Timmins don’t comply with bylaws regarding keeping their properties clean. Timmins boarded up The City of Timmins is planning to enforce property standards bylaws this spring during a clean-up blitz.
Funding will boost physician recruitment efforts in Timmins

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Lydia Chubak

With nearly $2 million committed to recruiting physicians to work in Timmins, Dr. Doug Arnold, the chief of staff at the city’s hospital is hoping even more family doctors and specialists will make the city home. Arnold is also part of the hospital’s recruitment team. He said the hospital recently received a $600,000 donation from Agnico Eagle, a mining company that operates in the area.