Taylor Ablett

Hamilton, Ontario native who moved to Timmins in 2014 to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, after completing journalism school and working at the CBC. Currently working as the national news reporter, local news reporter/anchor, and morning show co-host for 93.1 FM CHMT The Moose. Have a story? Email me at tablett@moosefm.com or call 705 267 6070 x 226. You can also check us out on Twitter @moose931.

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Timmins Chamber asking the province to help local business owners find qualified workers

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is pushing the Ontario government to help businesses find qualified workers. The chamber released a study in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce,...

Businesses can sign up for Welcome to Timmins night

Registration is now open for exhibitors at Welcome to Timmins night. The fall event started in 1994, and showcases community non-profits, municipal services, sports teams, and social clubs to...

It’s a good time to find out more about heart health and strokes

June is heart and stroke awareness month, and the hospital is raising awareness. The Timmins and District Hospital is a district stroke centre in the northeast, which means it...

Book fair running in Timmins to coincide with Stars and Thunder

The first Northern Ontario Book Fair in Timmins kicks off this weekend. The Silverleaf Writer’s Guild is hosting the book fair, which will run in tandem with Stars and Thunder. It will...

Metis Nation of Ontario and College Boreal renews Metis learning agreement

An agreement that helps Metis students at College Boreal will continue. The school has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Metis Nation of Ontario that meets the needs of...

Start planning your Stars and Thunder transportation

Timmins Transit is extending its hours for the Stars and Thunder festival, which begins on Saturday. The bus runs from 12:00pm to 12:00am from June 24th to June 30th....

Wynne Liberals say they’re helping Northern Ontario business by improving a government program

The Wynne Liberals say they're helping northern businesses become more competitive by improving a key government program. The Liberals say the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate program now provides more stable...

Kidsport putting out a final call for summer applications

Time is running out for families to get summer applications in to Kidsport. The office is open on Thursday for the last time until August. The organization still has...

Kiwanis Club of Timmins supports a local festival

The Kiwanis Club of Timmins is helping out a local festival. The festival is donating $4,500 dollars to this...

Timmins and Area Drug Strategy: Be safe while celebrating this summer

Now that the summer season is here, the Timmins and Area Drug Strategy is releasing some tips for safe...

North York man facing drug charges after a Highway 11 traffic stop

The South Porcupine OPP is laying drug charges after a traffic stop on Highway 11. The OPP pulled the...

Parts of Brunette Road closed on Wednesday

Brunette Road drivers may see some delays on Wednesday. The city is going to do line painting while the...

Timmins residents seeing both sides of the coin when it comes to taxing marijuana

There seems to be a difference of opinion in Timmins about how marijuana should be taxed. The federal finance minister met...

Nickel Belt MP says a report on minimizing the risks of clean technologies is good for the feds

The MP for Nickel Belt says a report on de-risking clean technology has unanimous support from all who helped...

Fedeli weighs in on lack of electric vehicle charging stations

The MPP for Nipissing says most of the electric vehicle charging stations for the north aren’t up because the...

TPS investigating a string of break-ins

Three Timmins residents are facing charges following a string of break-and-enters. The Timmins Police Service was called on Saturday...
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Timmins history: Early businesswomen and a heroic nurse

Our local history feature has been looking at early women in the Porcupine Mining Camp and the businesses they started. 

Entering Algonquin Blvd. from Hwy. 655 is a no-go for a few days

It’s to allow the completion of crossings for the new traffic lights.It’s to allow the completion of crossings for the new traffic lights.

FEDNOR kicks money in to regional economic development activities

The federal economic development agency for Northern Ontario is boosting activity by contributing $4,907,925 to hire and retain economic development officers for 17 regional offices. 

Mushkegowuk Health working to keep the homeless warm this winter

"Coats and jackets of all sizes, men's and women's as well;" says Beach, "sweaters, hoodies and long sleeves, new socks and undergarments, boots, hats, gloves and scarves." 

Timmins Square looking ahead to next 50 years

You might have one of those "I remember when..." moments, when you hear that Timmins Square is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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