Maija Hoggett

Timmins

Reporter at Timminstoday.com

Journalist at Sudbury Northern Life

Journalist at Northern Ontario Business (NOB)

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Articles

Paramedic signs off after nearly 52-year career

2 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - After over five decades of service, Walter Marsh has signed off duty for the final time. On June 8, Marsh's 72nd birthday, he worked his last shift as a Cochrane District Paramedic Services. Family, friends and co-workers filled the ambulance bay at the Cochrane District Services Building (CDSB) to celebrate the milestone. At 3 p.m., the dispatcher called, thanked Marsh for his service, and he signed out for the last time.
'It’s going to affect everybody': Youth fight to kill Bill 5

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Youth are hitting the streets today, speaking out against contentious legislation passed this week. Over 100 people met at Participark before walking along Algonquin Boulevard to protest Bill 5. Chants of "Kill Bill 5" frequently broke out during a peaceful demonstration in front of city hall, where youth shared their message and elders encouraged their efforts.
Youth get to 'see all the sights' with Young Eagle flights

2 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Youth are getting a bird's eye view of the city. The 33rd Young Eagles Program took off from the Victor M. Power Aiport today (June 7), with 90 kids being taken up on flights in smaller, personal aircraft to open their minds to aviation. Noel Belair is the Timmins Flying Club Lloyd Richards Chapter president and the Young Eagles Co-ordinator. This year, he said the flights for the young flyers go over Walmart, Porcupine Lake, Big Water and then back to the airport.
New Deputy Fire Chief Named In Timmins

2 weeks ago | cdnfirefighter.com | Maija Hoggett

June 7, 2025 By Maija Hoggett, TimminsToday.com News Department News June 7, 2025, Timmins, Ont. – There’s a new deputy fire chief in town.
'It’s going to affect everybody': Youth protest Bill 5

3 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Youth are hitting the streets today, speaking out against contentious legislation passed this week. Over 100 people met at Participark before walking along Algonquin Boulevard to Timmins city hall to protest Bill 5. The Youth Rising Together Protest was organized by Katherine Jeremiah-Génier, Shem Mattinas, Leeon Prince, and Kendrick Jeremiah, with support from community members including Vanessa Génier, CEO of Quilts for Survivors.
$1.5M in drugs, cash seized in Timmins, Attawapiskat

3 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Over $1.26 million in drugs and $300,000 in cash were seized by police before they could be shipped further north. Police have shared more details on Project Albion, an eight-month-long joint investigation that culminated last week when search warrants were executed in Timmins. Twenty-two people are facing a total of 130 charges. “Drug traffickers have long seen our communities as opportunities for profit.
Work starts on Timmins airport upgrades

3 weeks ago | northernontariobusiness.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Work is starting on a project that will see the airport expanded and upgraded. J.L. Richards and Associates picked up the $188,458 project to design facade improvements and an addition to the Victor M. Power Airport. “Through the airport master plan, it was highlighted that the Timmins airport needed some renovations to accommodate expansion and do some improvements just to address the future needs,” Scott Tam, director of growth and infrastructure, told council on May 27.
$1.5M in drugs, cash seized in Timmins, Attawapiskat

3 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Over $1.26 million in drugs, $300,000 in cash were seized by police before they could be shipped further north. Police have shared more details on Project Albion, an eight-month-long joint investigation that culminated last week when search warrants were executed in Timmins. Twenty-two people are facing a total of 130 charges. “Drug traffickers have long seen our communities as opportunities for profit.
Work starts on Timmins airport upgrades

3 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - Work is starting on a project that will see the airport expanded and upgraded. J.L. Richards and Associates picked up the $188,458 project to design facade improvements and an addition to the Victor M. Power Airport. “Through the airport master plan, it was highlighted that the Timmins airport needed some renovations to accommodate expansion and do some improvements just to address the future needs,” Scott Tam, director of growth and infrastructure, told council on May 27.
Timmins looking into leaving social services board

3 weeks ago | timminstoday.com | Maija Hoggett

TIMMINS - The largest financial contributor to the social services board is looking at the possibility of leaving the agency. Timmins council has asked for a report to look at the possibility of leaving the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB). While one councillor said he doesn't want the city to be the social services business, others argued it already is. The item was put on the May 27 Timmins council agenda by Coun.