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Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events and connects them to their significance today. They are made possible through the continued support of Girones Bourdon Kelly Lawyers as part of our Community Leaders Program.

First Timmins man to get his wings killed in action in 1942

First Timmins man to get his wings killed in action in 1942

Bernard O'Neill was reported as missing in action after a 1942 bombing flight 'somewhere over Europe'
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Take a poke around these historical sites in Timmins

Take a poke around these historical sites in Timmins

Doors are opening to historical sites next week
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A look at Timmins high school life when exam results were printed in the newspaper

A look at Timmins high school life when exam results were printed in the newspaper

Back in 1928, there were 241 students at Timmins High School
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Timmins a 'metropolis of the north' at the opening of town hall

Timmins a 'metropolis of the north' at the opening of town hall

Here are a few of the reasons why work is underway to protect the seat of our local government
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Timmins home to world's deepest base metal mine, and more Canadian trivia

Timmins home to world's deepest base metal mine, and more Canadian trivia

There's a lot to celebrate this Canada Day
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Timmins soldier fought and died in Battle of Normandy

Timmins soldier fought and died in Battle of Normandy

At home, Harry Murray's father sat listening to details of the D-Day invasion on the radio
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Timmins soldier's father sat 'ear to the radio' during Normandy invasion

Timmins soldier's father sat 'ear to the radio' during Normandy invasion

Harry Murray died in the battle
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One of the world’s best-unsolved crime stories started in the North

One of the world’s best-unsolved crime stories started in the North

Sir Harry Oakes was murdered in 1943 and his story is still talked about today
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The Empire building has seen a lot of Timmins' history file by its doors

The Empire building has seen a lot of Timmins' history file by its doors

After opening in 1925, many celebrations and milestones were marked at the majestic downtown building
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South Porcupine hospital plan created a positive buzz back in the '30s

South Porcupine hospital plan created a positive buzz back in the '30s

Now the home to Spruce Hill Lodge, Porcupine General Hospital opened in 1938 and operated for over five decades
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