Concession 8 & 9 east of Genier Road in Cochrane to close Sept. 17 for culvert replacement

Concession 8 & 9 east of Genier Road in Cochrane will be closed Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a culvert replacement. The closure will affect access for residents and anyone trying to travel through the area during the daytime work window. Through

Town of Cochrane hiring permanent full-time teacher for Cochrane Child Care Centre; applications due Oct. 7

The Town of Cochrane is hiring a permanent full-time teacher for the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, with applications due by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, according to a job posting dated Sept. 16. The position is for work in the centre’s School Age Child

Timmins police say Balsam Street North search warrant led to fentanyl and handgun seizure, two charged

Timmins police say a search warrant executed Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at an apartment on Balsam Street North led to the seizure of a handgun, fentanyl and other drugs, and about $12,000 in cash, with charges laid against a Timmins man and a 15-year-old from Hamilton. The case stems

CFIA recalls Momchipz Veggie Chips (Bell Pepper Chips) sold online in Ontario over undeclared wheat

Momchipz brand Veggie Chips (Bell Pepper Chips), sold online in Ontario, have been recalled because the product contains undeclared wheat, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA lists the recall date as Sept. 5, 2026; the notice was published and last updated Sept. 16, 2026. The CFIA

Construction begins on Highway 11 truck stop project in Smooth Rock Falls, with fall 2027 completion target

Construction has started on a planned commercial truck stop development in Smooth Rock Falls along Highway 11, a project led by RJ Construction owner Ranbir Dhaliwal and targeted for completion in fall 2027, according to the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The development is expected to add new services for

CFIA recalls Alasko frozen whole raspberries over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Sept. 15, 2026, for Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries because of possible norovirus contamination. The products were distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Norovirus can cause sudden vomiting

Kapuskasing taking nominations for 2026 Citizen Recognition Awards until Sept. 30

Kapuskasing is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen Recognition Awards, with submissions due by Sept. 30, 2026, according to a town notice posted Sept. 16. The awards provide a way for residents to nominate individuals, groups and organizations in Kapuskasing for recognition through one of several award types listed by

Timmins police assisting investigation into James Street garage fire deemed suspicious

Timmins police are assisting in an investigation after Timmins Fire Department investigators determined the circumstances around an early-morning detached garage fire on James Street were suspicious, the City of Timmins said. The fire, which spread to a nearby fence and trees, was brought under control within about 20 minutes after

Town of Cochrane appoints Sahil Datt as chief financial officer starting Oct. 1

The Town of Cochrane has hired Sahil Datt as its chief financial officer, with his appointment set to take effect Oct. 1, 2026, according to a Sept. 10 news release. The chief financial officer is part of the town’s senior leadership team and is responsible for financial strategy, budgeting,

Timmins to repair watermain break on Murray Street Sept. 16

Timmins will repair a watermain break on Murray Street on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with work scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the city’s Environmental Services Department. The repair is expected to affect Murray Street between Hart Street and the Children’s Playground. Residents and

Town of Cochrane hiring temporary full-time clerk assistant; applications due Sept. 30

The Town of Cochrane is accepting applications for a temporary full-time clerk assistant position, an 18-month maternity-leave replacement, with applications due by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The job supports the town’s clerk’s department, which is responsible for tasks tied to council and committee business, including

CFIA posts recall notice for certain no name chopped walnuts over possible shell fragments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a recall notice on Sept. 15 for certain “no name” chopped walnuts because of possible shell fragments. The notice lists a recall date of Sept. 4 and names Loblaws Inc. as the recalling firm. For Northeast Ontario residents, the CFIA notice lists distribution