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Timmins police are investigating a sudden death reported the evening of Friday, June 5, in the area of Algonquin Boulevard East. Police said a post-mortem examination was being conducted June 8 as part of the investigation. The update provides the latest available information about an incident in Timmins, including what
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has posted an advertising rate sheet for signage at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre, listing fees ranging from $200 to $800 depending on the type and size of ad. The rates outline what it costs to place signs inside the community arena and how
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is hiring a Community Events & Recreation Intern, with applications due June 26 at 4 p.m. According to the town’s posting, the intern will support municipal work related to community events and recreation programming in Smooth Rock Falls. The job description lists
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Timmins will hold its annual Household Hazardous and Special Waste Event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with a free drop-off for items such as paint, pesticides, batteries and propane tanks from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump. The one-day event accepts household hazardous and
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Water infrastructure maintenance is scheduled for Ruth Street in South Porcupine between Highway 101 E and Division Street on June 9, and the City of Timmins says homeowners and businesses in the area may have short-term water pressure loss or an interruption in service between 9 a.m. and 1
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The Canada Revenue Agency began issuing a one-time top-up payment on June 5 under the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, with the payment set at 50% of the annual 2025–26 value of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit, according to the Department of Finance Canada. For recipients,
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Timmins police said they are investigating a sudden death near 562 Algonquin Boulevard East and asked the public to avoid the area as of June 5. The police notice does not say how long people should stay away, but it states there is no public safety concern related to the
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for two Tako Wasabi octopus products after the agency said the items contain fish that is not declared on the label. The products were distributed online and in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, and possibly other provinces and
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Street sweeping in Smooth Rock Falls is scheduled to start Monday, June 8, weather permitting, as the town begins its annual street sweeping program. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is asking residents to keep streets clear during the work by avoiding on-street parking and removing items that could block
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Seasonal reduced-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will be lifted as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, on applicable roads in Timmins, according to the City of Timmins. Reduced-load restrictions will remain in effect on Langmuir Road and Connaught Road until further notice. The city says
A bike rodeo is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cochrane Firehall, 23 Fifth St., according to a notice from the Town of Cochrane. The event is open to the public and includes activities focused on bike safety for people bringing their
Water-main flushing in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin June 17, with the Ontario Clean Water Agency scheduled to carry out the annual cleaning and flushing between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The agency expects the work to be completed near the end of July. Residents may
The Timmins Fire Department has imposed a city-wide fire ban effective immediately, citing a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. For Timmins residents, the ban means outdoor burning is not allowed anywhere within city limits until further notice, and previously issued burning permits are suspended. The fire department said
The Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban effective immediately due to a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. The ban affects residents across Timmins because it prohibits open-air burning and other outdoor fires that can spread quickly in dry weather. The fire department said the restrictions
Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane will be temporarily closed Friday, June 5, 2026, for a culvert replacement, according to a road-closure notice posted by the Town of Cochrane. The notice does not list closure hours or a detour route. The closure is one of the road interruptions residents may
Timmins police say they seized fentanyl, other drugs and $43,468 in cash after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Borden Avenue area on June 2. Police say three Timmins residents were arrested and charged. According to the Timmins Police Service, all
Smooth Rock Falls is inviting developers, builders and housing organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to buy and develop town-owned residential land, with submissions due Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The notice could affect future housing development in Smooth Rock Falls, but the town’s posting does
Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents
Garbage collection in Cochrane may be delayed on streets where construction is underway, the Town of Cochrane said in a June 3 notice. The town said limited access for collection vehicles during ongoing work may mean garbage is picked up later than usual, and that pickup times may vary “for
The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning
Overnight street sweeping in Timmins scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 has been postponed on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue, with those streets now set to be swept on Monday, June 9, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The change affects residents on those streets who may