Free electronics recycling in Smooth Rock Falls on November 13

Smooth Rock Falls residents can recycle unwanted electronics for free on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre Arena parking lot, 195 Fifth Street, according to a town notice. Accepted items include computers, printers, mobile devices, peripherals, displays, audiovisual

Ontario streamlines permitting for proposed Fenn-Gib gold mine east of Matheson

Ontario has designated Mayfair Gold’s proposed Fenn-Gib open-pit gold mine, about 17 kilometres east of Matheson, for streamlined permitting under its “One Project, One Process” framework. The province announced the designation Nov. 2, 2026, with production targeted to begin in 2030. The proposed development represents a $450

Smooth Rock Falls council to consider election recount request Nov. 4

Smooth Rock Falls council will consider a request to recount the 2026 municipal election results at a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall council chambers. Serge Richard submitted the recount request. The public can attend in person or via Zoom.

Cochrane to hear eight-metre frontage request for 51 Highway 11 South

Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Nov. 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. on a request to reduce the minimum lot frontage at 51 Highway 11 South to eight metres. The hearing will take place at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue. The property is in

Cochrane to hear request for two-horse hobby farm at 3 Fifth Street

Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment will consider a request to keep two horses at 3 Fifth Street during a public hearing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue. The proposal requires exceptions to two zoning rules: one that does not allow

Black River-Matheson adds mayor’s office hours on council meeting days

Black River-Matheson is introducing regular mayor’s office hours on council meeting days at the municipal office, 421 Fifth Avenue in Matheson. Residents can meet with the mayor by appointment from 9 a.m. to noon or drop in from 1 to 4 p.m. The remaining regular council

Black River–Matheson winter parking ban runs from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Black River–Matheson prohibits overnight parking on all township roads and in municipal parking lots from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the winter season. The restriction runs from Nov. 1 through April 30, inclusive. Vehicles parked in those locations during the restricted hours may be ticketed or

Timmins council to hear public input Nov. 23 on zoning change request for 675 Hart St.

Timmins city council will hold a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 675 Hart St. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026. The meeting is set for 11 a.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., according to a notice from the City of

Cochrane planning board to hear consent-to-sever applications for 51 Highway 11 South on Nov. 12

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at Cochrane Town Hall, 171 Fourth Ave., to consider two consent-to-sever applications for the property at 51 Highway 11 South. The applications, if approved, would split the property into

CFIA recalls surimi sticks in B.C. over undeclared egg and soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 30, 2026, for Snow Crab Flavoured Surimi Stick because it contains undeclared egg and soy, with distribution listed as British Columbia. The agency warns the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in people with egg

Timmins resident, 57, charged after South Porcupine search warrant; police cite cocaine, cash and firearm seizure

A 57-year-old Timmins resident has been charged after police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Main Street home in South Porcupine on Oct. 27, 2026, seizing cocaine, more than $50,000 in cash and a firearm with ammunition, Timmins police said. The investigation

CFIA issues Class 2 recall for unbranded grated carrots distributed in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for certain unbranded grated carrots distributed in Quebec because they may contain pieces of metal. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 27, and says the notice was last updated Oct. 29. The recall applies to both retail