Timmins Public Library Main Branch closes at 5 p.m. March 18 due to snow on roof

The Timmins Public Library Main Branch at 320 Second Ave. closed at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, because of significant snow accumulation on the building’s roof, and will remain closed until further notice. The City of Timmins said the snowfall this season has created conditions that require

Timmins water maintenance planned for Spruce Street North on March 18; low pressure and discoloured water possible

Water infrastructure maintenance was scheduled in Timmins on March 18, with work set for Spruce Street North between Ross Avenue Drive and Drew Avenue from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City of Timmins said people in the area may notice short-term low water pressure or brown or

Timmins to hold April 8 public meeting on rezoning request for 422 Hemlock St.

Timmins city council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall (220 Algonquin Blvd. East) to consider a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 422 Hemlock St. The application would rezone the property from institutional to residential to

Auricchio Taleggio cheese recalled in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

Importations Mini Italia is recalling Auricchio brand Taleggio D.O.P. Cheese (200 g) distributed in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recall date is March 13, 2026. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly for some higher-risk people, and the recall

Extreme cold weather alert issued for Timmins on March 17, 2026; -30 expected overnight including wind chill

Timmins was under an extreme cold weather alert on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -30 overnight, including wind chill, according to a notice from the City of Timmins. The alert includes a warning about the health risks linked to extreme cold and points residents to

CFIA recalls Delight Chocolate vegan ice cream sold online in Ontario over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning March 17 for Delight Chocolate brand Dairy-free Chocolate (vegan ice cream) sold online in Ontario after the products were found to possibly contain milk that is not declared on the label. For people with a milk allergy or sensitivity,

Emergency watermain break repair scheduled March 17 on Croatia Avenue in Schumacher

Timmins is carrying out an emergency watermain break repair Tuesday, March 17, on Croatia Avenue in Schumacher between Ponderosa Street and Veterans Street. Work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The repair may temporarily affect water service for nearby homes and businesses, including short-term water shutoffs,

Cochrane recycling pickup rescheduled to March 23 after March 16 was missed

Cochrane’s recycling pickup that was scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, was rescheduled to Monday, March 23, the Town of Cochrane said. The town said the change affected recycling collection only, while residential garbage collection continued on March 16 as usual. In an update titled “Notice – Recycling – Winter Storm,

Timmins warns of low water pressure, discoloured water on Crescent Avenue March 18

Residents and businesses on Crescent Avenue between MacLean Drive and Waterloo in Timmins could see low water pressure or brown, rust-coloured tap water on Wednesday, March 18, as the city carries out water infrastructure maintenance from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department

Timmins reschedules Croatia Avenue snow removal to March 19 day shift

Snow removal on Croatia Avenue in Timmins has been rescheduled from Tuesday, March 17 (day shift) to Thursday, March 19 (day shift), according to the City of Timmins. The city said the work scheduled for March 17 was not completed, citing “continued storm clean-up and operational requirements.” In an update

Smooth Rock Falls cancels March 17 recycling pickup due to highway closure; next collection March 24

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls cancelled recycling pickup scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, citing a highway closure. The change affects residents who normally set out recycling on Tuesdays, and the town has asked people to keep their recyclables until the next scheduled collection. In a notice posted March

CFIA recalls three Ajinomoto frozen meals due to possible glass pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for three Ajinomoto brand frozen meal products due to the possible presence of pieces of glass. Only packages with the best-before dates listed below are affected. For residents in Northeast Ontario, the notice may be relevant because the CFIA lists the