CFIA issues Class 2 recall for Baixiang instant noodles over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for Baixiang Artificial Spicy Beef Soup Flavor Instant Noodles because peanut is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Ontario and British Columbia, and the recall date is March 9, 2026. The recall matters for anyone

Timmins issues extreme cold weather alert for March 12; emergency shelter listed at 316 Spruce St. S.

The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, March 12, with temperatures expected to drop to -26 overnight, including wind chill. Emergency shelter is available at 316 Spruce St. S., according to the city’s notice. The alert warns that exposure to extreme cold can cause

Ontario proposes $750 annual classroom-supplies fund for elementary homeroom teachers starting in September 2026

Ontario says it will introduce a new Classroom Supplies Fund in September 2026 that would give each elementary school homeroom teacher $750 per school year to buy classroom supplies. The province said the program would be part of its 2026 budget, scheduled for release March 26, 2026. For families and

CFIA recalls Katilo Classic Roomy cheese in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Katilo Classic Roomy cheese (200 g) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. The warning matters for people who may have bought the cheese recently, since food contaminated

Timmins South water disruption expected March 11, 2026 during emergency watermain repair on Elm Street South

Water service disruptions are expected in Timmins South on March 11, 2026, as the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department carries out an emergency watermain break repair on Elm Street South. The city scheduled the work from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents and businesses in the affected

Timmins to begin city-wide overnight snow plowing at 9:01 p.m. March 11

Timmins plans to start a city-wide snow plowing operation at 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, and the work is anticipated to last all evening and continue into the day, the City of Timmins Public Works Department said. The overnight operation coincides with Timmins’ winter parking ban, which

Timmins issues extreme cold weather alert for March 11, with overnight low expected to reach -22 including wind chill

The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -22 overnight, including wind chill. The city warned that exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite and hypothermia and may be life-threatening. People requiring emergency shelter can go to

Timmins reschedules overnight snow plowing planned for March 11 on three streets

Overnight snow plowing planned for Wednesday night, March 11, has been rescheduled on parts of Cedar Street, Pine Street and Spruce Street in Timmins, according to the City of Timmins. The change affects residents and drivers on those street segments who may have expected overnight plowing to take place on

Timmins announces Heart of Gold civic awards for Archie Berube and Rick Morgan

The City of Timmins announced March 10 that it is honouring Archie Berube and Rick Morgan with Heart of Gold Civic Awards for volunteer work in sports and community service. According to the city, the awards recognize residents for volunteerism and contributions to the community, with recipients recognized during a

Timmins seeks public feedback on proposed Municipal Services Corporation until March 18, 2026

The City of Timmins is seeking public feedback until March 18, 2026, as it considers whether to create a Municipal Services Corporation (MSC), a separate entity that would manage current and future city-owned services and assets. Before establishing an MSC, the city says it must adopt a business case study

Timmins council approves $1.38M plus HST for new courts at Leo DelVillano Park and McIntyre complex

Timmins city council has approved two contracts totalling $1,383,441.82 plus HST for new tennis and pickleball courts at Leo DelVillano Park and for a new pickleball facility at the McIntyre Community Centre complex, with construction expected to be completed by late summer. The projects affect two well-used

Raw overflow at Timmins’ Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant bypassed 549 cubic metres on March 9

A raw overflow occurred at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant (551 Airport Road) in Timmins on March 9 from 4:04 p.m. to 5:05 p.m., with 549.035 cubic metres of wastewater bypassed. The City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department posted the overflow details in a