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Ontario is waiving the requirement for Canadian residents to have a fishing licence and Outdoors Card on June 20 and 21, allowing licence-free recreational fishing across the province during Father’s Day weekend. For Northeast Ontario anglers, the waiver applies only to the licence and Outdoors Card requirement; all other
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Northern College graduated 650 students as part of its Class of 2026 during five ceremonies held over three weeks in Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury and Moosonee. The annual convocations bring together graduates from across the college’s four Northeast Ontario campuses and include the presentation of the Governor General’s
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Smooth Rock Falls town council is scheduled to hold a regular council meeting on June 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a notice posted on the Town of Smooth Rock Falls website. The town’s notice also says residents who want to take part virtually
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The City of Timmins says the reduced-load restriction on Langmuir Road will be lifted at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, for commercial motor vehicles and trailers. Reduced-load restrictions are used during the spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to happen. Lifting the restriction means heavier
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 12, 2026, for Lactantia brand UltraPūr 2% M.F. Lactose Free Dairy Product due to over-fortification of vitamins A and D. The product was distributed nationally. The recall applies to 2-litre cartons of the lactose-free dairy product
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Timmins Public Works has rescheduled a planned day-shift street sweeping on Delnite Road from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Thursday, June 18, 2026, citing mechanical issues. For residents on Delnite Road, the change means sweeping will take place a week later than originally scheduled. The city’s notice describes the
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Construction on a 700-metre stretch of Algonquin Boulevard East in Timmins, between Brunette Road and Highway 655, is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15, 2026, with lane reductions expected during the work. The work will affect daily traffic on one of the main routes connecting to Highway 655. The City
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Hydrant flushing and watermain cleaning are scheduled in Timmins’ Connaught Hill area and in South Porcupine from June 15, 2026, to July 15, 2026, according to a notice from the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. The city said people in the affected areas may notice short-term drops in water
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Construction on Segment 9 of Timmins’ Connecting Link corridor is scheduled to start Monday, June 15, 2026, on approximately 700 metres of Algonquin Boulevard East between Brunette Road and Highway 655, with lane reductions planned during the first phase. The work affects a section of Highway 101 East in Timmins
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled allo simonne Milk Chocolate Spread over possible pieces of glass. The agency said consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The product was sold online, including in Ontario, which could affect people in Northeast Ontario who order specialty food
The Timmins Fire Department will lift Timmins’ city-wide fire ban at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, allowing open-air burning to resume, according to a notice posted by the City of Timmins. The ban has been in place since June 4, 2026. The city said it was declared
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says the SRF Splash Pad is now open for the 2026 season, according to a notice dated June 10. The opening means the public splash pad is available for summer use in Smooth Rock Falls. The town’s notice includes basic information about who
Timmins Public Works has rescheduled day-shift street sweeping in South Porcupine that had been set for June 9 and June 10, citing mechanical issues. The change affects several streets in South Porcupine and may delay planned curbside cleaning for residents and businesses on those routes. According to the City of
The Timmins Fire Department will lift the city-wide fire ban at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, ending a restriction that has been in place since June 4. For residents, that means open-air burning can resume in Timmins. The fire department said the ban could be reinstated at
The City of Timmins has rescheduled street sweeping planned for the day shift on William Avenue on Monday, June 8, to a later date. The change is part of the city’s street-sweeping schedule adjustments for the week of June 7, which can affect when crews arrive in specific areas.
Two Timmins residents have been charged after a serious assault reported at Hollinger Park on the evening of June 5, with the victim taken to Timmins and District Hospital for treatment, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said the assault was reported at about 5:49 p.m. and
Timmins police are investigating a sudden death reported the evening of Friday, June 5, in the area of Algonquin Boulevard East. Police said a post-mortem examination was being conducted June 8 as part of the investigation. The update provides the latest available information about an incident in Timmins, including what
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has posted an advertising rate sheet for signage at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre, listing fees ranging from $200 to $800 depending on the type and size of ad. The rates outline what it costs to place signs inside the community arena and how
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is hiring a Community Events & Recreation Intern, with applications due June 26 at 4 p.m. According to the town’s posting, the intern will support municipal work related to community events and recreation programming in Smooth Rock Falls. The job description lists
Timmins will hold its annual Household Hazardous and Special Waste Event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with a free drop-off for items such as paint, pesticides, batteries and propane tanks from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump. The one-day event accepts household hazardous and
Water infrastructure maintenance is scheduled for Ruth Street in South Porcupine between Highway 101 E and Division Street on June 9, and the City of Timmins says homeowners and businesses in the area may have short-term water pressure loss or an interruption in service between 9 a.m. and 1