Welcome to the South Porcupine Historical Website
THIS SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
IMAGES AND CONTENT FROM THE DISCUSSION BOARD AND GALLERY WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW SITE.
COME BACK SOON
WANTED: Your photos and stories. Please contact us if you have any pictures that can be added to our photo gallery or to our story pages.
Why Community Stories Matter
South Porcupine has long been defined by its strong sense of community. But due to the stresses of everyday life, that special sense of community is eroding. For most people, time is a luxury, and when it is short, individuals/families come before community. As a consequence, both adults and children often feel disconnected from those around them their community. This "disconnect" affects today's youth who struggle with issues of "fitting in." The Community History Project addresses the supporting role that the preservation of local community stories can play in an individual's search for connection and community. Preservation and sharing our stories strengthens our communities. As they tell their stories, people become connected to and engaged in the communities in which they live.
The "Community History" Project matters because it addresses the need for stronger connections both between young people and adults and individuals to their communities through the study of local history. Youngsters and adults come together to create/strengthen a sense of place by identifying primary sources and developing a story around an aspect of their community. We all need these connections to fully appreciate where we live; this project is one way of providing them.
We invite all our visitors to contribute to the website to make it a more complete resource.
Our discussion board provides you with a means to record stories, family history or search for old friends or family. Register now and share your stories and history with us.
Our Photo Gallery showcases historical photos from the past and present, including the famous ice sculpture of the fireman from September 11, 2001 tragedy. Photo's must meet approval so please submit these to the "For Approval: album, they will then be sorted to the appropriate category.
Our Calendar of Events is open to the public to post special events of interest to the community.
Tracing Family History: Beginner
Stories and Articles by Diane Armstrong
Diane (Belanger) Armstrong was born in South Porcupine and is proud to still call it home many years later. She writes a weekly humour/historical column called "Over the Hill" for the Timmins Times, and the newspaper has published 2 books of readers' favourites.
Over the Hill, Volume II is available at the Porcupine Pro Hardware, The Timmins Museum NEC, Porcupine Cigar Store, Timmins Chamber of Commerce and Timmins Public Library. Mail orders may be sent to Timmins Times, 815 Pine Street S. Timmins ON, P4N 8S3 or online at times@timminstimes.com There is a limited number of copies of Volume I still available. You may obtain a copy by write to armstrod@ontera.net