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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on April 3, 2026, for CO-OP brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan. For Northeast Ontario residents,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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 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
The City of Timmins has added a live chat option, called Service Timmins Chat, to its website and the Service Timmins customer service portal. The city says the chat is available during regular Service Timmins business hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Municipal services in Timmins will operate on a reduced schedule over the Easter long weekend, with closures and changes in effect from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2026, according to the City of Timmins’ 2026 Easter municipal schedule. The notice lists changes to Service Timmins and the Provincial
Northern College held a ceremonial groundbreaking March 27 for a planned 130,000-square-foot sports dome at its Timmins campus. The college said the event marks the start of site preparation, with construction expected to begin in the coming weeks. The dome is planned as a new indoor sports and fitness
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Auricchio Gorgonzola D.O.P. Dolce cheese, 200 g, sold in Ontario and Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The warning was originally published March 29, 2026. The CFIA said Listeria infection can cause serious illness, especially
Day-shift snow removal scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 on Moore St. in South Porcupine—from Broadway to Quebec—was postponed because of operational issues, according to the City of Timmins. The change was included in the city’s March 27 snow-removal update for the week of March 22, 2026.
The City of Timmins has posted its snow-removal schedule for the week of March 29 to April 3, with crews listed to work overnight (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and during the day (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). While the notice’s date range includes
Snow removal scheduled for the day shift on Main Street in South Porcupine between Strachan Street and Harold Street on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, will be rescheduled, the City of Timmins Public Works says. The city said it is changing its snow-removal schedule for the week of March 22, 2026,
An extreme cold weather alert is in effect in Timmins for Friday, March 27, 2026, with the temperature expected to drop to -24 C overnight, including wind chill. The City of Timmins said exposure to extreme cold can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening health problems, including frostbite and hypothermia. The