Town of Cochrane says flammable liquids should not go in household garbage

The Town of Cochrane issued a hazardous-waste reminder on July 7, telling residents not to put solvents, paints, fuels, gun wash products or other flammable liquids in regular household garbage. The town said residents can drop off these materials in a designated hazardous-waste collection bin at the Public Works Office,

Smooth Rock Falls to hold Aug. 4 public meeting on Catharine Street rezoning for 20-unit seniors’ rowhouses

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, about a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Catharine Street. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 142 First Avenue. The meeting concerns a request to change zoning on several Catharine

Water main test shutdown scheduled for July 7, 2026 on Jubilee Avenue West in Timmins

The City of Timmins says it will conduct a water main test shutdown on Jubilee Avenue West from Melrose Boulevard to Rea Street North on July 7, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents and businesses in that stretch of Jubilee Avenue West may experience lower

Northern College finalizes two MOUs with universities in the Philippines

Northern College finalized two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on July 7 with Ateneo de Davao University and Asia Pacific College, both in the Philippines. The agreements set out areas where the schools plan to work together, including educational exchanges, access to Northern College programming and training, and collaboration related to

CFIA recalls Westside Sauce honey dill sauce in B.C. and Manitoba for undeclared mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Westside Sauce brand Bistro Honey Dill Sauce sold in British Columbia and Manitoba because mustard is not declared on the label. The recall is Class 2 and dated July 2, 2026. For people with a mustard allergy or sensitivity, undeclared

Smooth Rock Falls seeks bids for janitorial services at Town Hall and Community Centre

Smooth Rock Falls, Ont. — The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is seeking proposals for janitorial and cleaning services at Town Hall and the Community Centre, with submissions due by 2 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026. The request sets out a contract for routine cleaning at two municipal buildings

CFIA recalls Gummy Gainz Protein Candy sold online over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning dated July 4, 2026, for Gummy Gainz brand Protein Candy sold online across Canada because some products contain milk that is not properly declared on the label. The agency warns the products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction

Smooth Rock Falls council meeting set for July 6, with virtual option

Smooth Rock Falls council will meet Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option. The meeting is the next regular council meeting for the town, and residents who want to follow municipal decisions can watch in person or online. The town’s

Ontario announces $4.25M for Timmins and District Hospital operations and wait-time reductions

Ontario announced July 3 that it will provide $4,248,700 to Timmins and District Hospital to support hospital operations and reduce wait times for some diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures. For Timmins-area residents who rely on the hospital for emergency and specialized care, the funding is intended to support

Timmins to flush hydrants north of Algonquin Boulevard July 2–31; low pressure and discoloured water possible

All areas north of Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins are scheduled for hydrant flushing from July 2 to July 31, with work planned daily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city says residents and businesses in the area could see lower water pressure and discoloured tap water during

Smooth Rock Falls July notice lists Canada Day closure, kids’ event, council meeting dates, election timeline and tax due date

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed on Canada Day, July 1, 2026, according to the town’s July edition of its “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The same notice lists several upcoming dates residents may want to mark, including a Canada Day event for children, two July council meeting

CFIA recalls Five Star Shellfish oysters sold in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 30, 2026, for Five Star Shellfish Inc. oysters sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination. CFIA said older adults and people with weakened immune systems are among those who may be at