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Timmins’ 2019 Stars and Thunder a no-go

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2018 Stars and Thunder financial controversy From CTV Northern Ontario's Lydia Chubak: Controversy swirls after the Mayor of Timmins releases a financial update on the recent Stars and

According to a post on the Stars and Thunder Festival Facebook page, a repeat event will not happen in Hollinger Park this summer.

The committee, led by former mayor Steve Black, made the post Wednesday afternoon.

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Many of the comments showed disappointment, while others were not surprised.

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Some Timmins residents not surprised about S&T Some Timmins residents not surprised about S&T

Several are making suggestions on how to change the format.

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In the meantime, people are invited to comment on who they would like to see perform next year.