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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.

Timmins tragedy led to start of mine rescue stations

Timmins tragedy led to start of mine rescue stations

39 men were killed in the Hollinger disaster of 1928, leading to important safety changes that transformed the industry
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Somber anniversary: It's been 80 years since 16 miners were killed at the Paymaster

Somber anniversary: It's been 80 years since 16 miners were killed at the Paymaster

Described as 'one of the worst accidents in the Porcupine Camp,' on Feb. 2, 1945, the cable broke on a cage carrying the men and they crashed to the bottom of the shaft
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A broken cable turned underground shift into tragedy at Timmins mine

A broken cable turned underground shift into tragedy at Timmins mine

It's been 80 years since 16 men were killed at the Paymaster
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Looking for luck in the New Year? Try your hand at one of these traditions

Looking for luck in the New Year? Try your hand at one of these traditions

From eating doughnuts on New Year's Day to grapes at the stroke of midnight, there are many rites and traditions to ensure a prosperous year ahead
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'Bold decisions': The Mac a testament to early leaders taking risks

'Bold decisions': The Mac a testament to early leaders taking risks

The story of Schumacher's iconic arena is well-known across the country
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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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