Cochrane voting percentage down, but actual numbers up

Municipal Election 2026 Bob McIntyre Bob McIntyre -
Basic math confirms that.  Monday's participation was just under 1,900 voters, compared to just over 1,700 in the previous election. 

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Bob McIntyre

News Director

News Director at the cluster of Vista radio stations that has Country 93.1 Timmins and Moose FM in Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst, as well as MyTimminsNow.com, MyCochraneNow.com and MyKapHearstNow.com. Proud to be born and raised in this area and glad to be home since 2018, after 18 years away.

Denis Puska

Reporter/Host

Denis J. Puska marks his sixth year back in his hometown of Kapuskasing. He spent the past 18 years broadcasting hockey in the United States. Denis is also celebrating his fourth decade in broadcast journalism. He not only handles news duties at Moose FM but he is the morning show host from 6 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

Bradley Aubin

Senior News Director

Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners.

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FEDNOR kicks money in to regional economic development activities

Government of Canada Bob McIntyre -
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. 

Timmins Square looking ahead to next 50 years

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

Pirie welcomes federal investment in Northern Ontario industries

Government of Ontario Bob McIntyre -
"It speaks volumes to the premier's and our government's belief in the future of Northern Ontario," Pirie remarks, "and how crucial it is to support our specific industries that are affected by tariffs." 

NEOFACS recruiting foster families

Community Bob McIntyre -
Right now, NEOFACS has 30 foster homes in our region, accounting for about 110 kids and youth in care. 
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Cochrane Minor Hockey re-establishes a team at the U18 level

For the first time since 2013, Cochrane has its own U18 team in the Timmins league.

Women’s beginner hockey program beginning in Iroquois Falls

Steady rain causes problems on gravel roads in Cochrane

Storm urgently needs billets

NOHA offering referee clinics