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The two phenomena are similar, in that they are the result of water in the air. A rainbow is the result of sunlight refracted through water droplets; a sun dog (and its cousin, the moon dog) is the result of sunlight (or moonlight) being refracted by ice crystals in the air.

But what are they? "Optical phenomena" is the shortest, non-descriptive explanation.

Check out the images and discussion here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dog

Photo taken by Ted Bendell

The Hollinger Mine was once the world's leading producer of Gold.

Over the old Hollinger Mine underground entrance

Apparently it is a bit warmer underground.

The cafe and gallery of the Timmins Gold Mine tour.

Providing career education - onsite and online.

Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters, and tons of snow. Looks about right.

Originally built for the retiring Finnish community, the home is now home to everyone looking to slow down a bit and downsize. A very popular place to live, with a long waiting list.

It looks like blue skies for the Whitney Community Centre, in Porcupine. Indoor capacity for 600.

A memorial dedicated to mine employees since 1910 who have lost their lives, and to their surviving families.

Formerly Porcupine General hospital, Spruce Hill Lodge is now a Retirement home for seniors.

One of Timmins' most notable scenes.

It looks just as lovely in winter.

A Schumacher landmark since 1938 The Mac is home to the McIntyre Curling Club, the Schumacher Lions Club, the McIntyre Coffee Shop restaurant, and features in-house catering services for events for up to 1000 people.

The orchestra's mission: to create quality symphonic and choral music and educate musicians of all ages through our symphony orchestra, music school, choir and performance programs in Timmins.

The Dante Club is a popular spot for events, dances, and receptions.

The entrance to the Shania Twain center

The Timmins and District Hospital is a major referral health care centre for northeastern Ontario, particularly the Cochrane District, but like all of Northern Ontario Timmins is still considered medically underserved.

The Timmins Daily Press building on Cedar St. South. It is notable as the first paper bought by press baron Roy Thomson, who would eventually own more than 200 newspapers including The Times of London. In something of a strange twist of fate, the paper was later sold to Hollinger, a company founded by Noah Timmins, after whom the city of Timmins is named.

Timmins City Hall