Timmins reschedules Shamrock Avenue day-shift snow removal in South Porcupine to April 8

City of Timmins Public Works has rescheduled a planned day-shift snow removal on Shamrock Avenue in South Porcupine from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Wednesday, April 8, 2026, covering the stretch between Main Street and Legion Drive. The change matters for people who live, park, or drive along that section

Timmins plans city-wide snow plowing starting April 3, with winter overnight parking ban in effect

A city-wide snow plowing operation is scheduled to begin in Timmins on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 12:01 p.m., and is expected to continue through the evening and into the weekend. The work matters for residents who rely on on-street parking and for anyone travelling on local roads

CFIA recalls Auricchio Taleggio cheese sold in Ontario over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Auricchio Taleggio D.O.P. Cheese (200 g; UPC 8 004603 104099) sold in Ontario because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The agency’s food recall warning is dated April 2. The CFIA says pregnant women, older adults and people

CFIA recalls multiple cheese brands over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled certain cheese products sold under the brands Paradise Island Cheese, Bothwell, Only Goodness and Western Family because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was last updated April 2, 2026, and lists Gay Lea Co-operative Ltd. as the recalling company. The CFIA warns

CFIA recalls freshprep creamy cucumber dill salad sold in B.C. over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for freshprep brand Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta & Pita Chips (300 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The agency’s alert was last updated April 2, and the product was distributed in British Columbia. While the

Smooth Rock Falls declares Significant Weather Event due to heavy snowfall, strong winds and reduced visibility

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls declared a Significant Weather Event on April 2, 2026, citing heavy snowfall, strong winds and reduced visibility. The town said snow removal delays are expected on some roads and most sidewalks, and the declaration will remain in effect until further notice. A Significant Weather

CFIA recall notice covers eight brands of poultry deli meat over off odour, off taste

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for certain poultry deli meat products sold under eight brand names because of “off odour and off taste.” The recall date is March 20, 2026, and the agency’s notice was last updated April 2. The products were distributed

Timmins declares Significant Weather Event starting 6 p.m. April 2 as winter storm warning forecasts snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

The City of Timmins Public Works Department declared a Significant Weather Event effective 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, under Ontario Regulation 239/02 as a winter storm warning forecasts 10 to 25 centimetres of snow and ice pellets, along with 3 to 5 millimetres of ice buildup from freezing

Timmins posts snow-removal schedule for April 4–10, 2026, including overnight work on three nights

The City of Timmins has posted a snow-removal schedule for the week of April 4 to 10, 2026, with overnight work planned on April 6, 7 and 8 and daytime work scheduled for April 7 through April 10. The schedule matters for residents and businesses along the listed routes because

Water service disruption expected on Haileybury Crescent in Porcupine on April 2, 2026

Water service is expected to be disrupted on Haileybury Crescent in Porcupine—between Carlos Avenue and Lovers Lane—on April 2, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., as crews repair a watermain break, according to the City of Timmins. The city’s notice says households and

Smooth Rock Falls regular council meeting scheduled for April 6 at 6 p.m.

Smooth Rock Falls council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on April 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the town hall. The meeting is also set to be available virtually, which could affect how residents choose to follow council decisions and discussions. The town’s public notice says

Ontario’s general minimum wage set to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1, 2026

Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase to $17.95 an hour on Oct. 1, 2026, up from $17.60. The province announced the change April 1. The general minimum wage applies across Ontario, including communities in Northeast Ontario. The province said the change will affect more than 700,000