Smooth Rock Falls notice lists two nominations filed as of July 20 (unofficial)

A Town of Smooth Rock Falls notice lists two nominations filed for the 2026 municipal election as of 12:36 p.m. on July 20, 2026 (unofficial). Patrick Roberts is listed as a candidate for Mayor, and Jean-Marie (Joe) Couture is listed as a candidate for Councillor. The notice is

CFIA recalls two Goodfood meatball meals sold online in Quebec over undeclared egg and sesame

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says two Goodfood meatball meals sold online in Quebec are being recalled because they contain undeclared egg and sesame seeds. The agency lists the recall date as July 11, 2026, and says the alert was published July 20. The issue involves allergens that are not

Smooth Rock Falls sets July 20 planning board and council meeting

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a Planning Board and regular council meeting Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a notice posted by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The meeting combines a Planning Board session and a regular council meeting, both of

Town of Cochrane CFO/Treasurer job posting shows two different application deadlines

The Town of Cochrane’s website posting for a permanent, full-time Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer lists two different application deadlines: end of day Friday, July 24, 2026, and Aug. 10, 2026. The conflicting dates matter for anyone considering applying, because the same posting gives different closing timelines in different sections

CFIA recalls various processed meat products sold online and in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for various brands of processed meat products sold online and in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The notice was last updated July 17, 2026. The agency says pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems

CFIA recalls Mounit el Bait tahina in Ontario and Quebec over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 recall of Mounit el Bait brand tahina distributed in Ontario and Quebec after test results found undeclared peanut, according to a federal food recall warning. CFIA said the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction for people with peanut

Timmins imposes city-wide fire ban due to dry conditions

The Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban, effective immediately, for all areas within the municipal boundaries of the City of Timmins due to a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. The restriction affects anyone planning outdoor burning

Rock on the River listed for July 24–25, 2026 at Hollinger Park in Timmins

Rock on the River is scheduled for July 24 and 25, 2026, at Hollinger Park in Timmins, according to the Tourism Timmins online event listing. The listing provides the dates, location and the artists named for each night, but it does not include performance times. Ticket prices are also not

Open-air fire ban takes effect July 16 in Smooth Rock Falls

Fire Chief Michel Pelletier has imposed an open-air fire ban in Smooth Rock Falls, effective July 16, 2026, until further notice. The ban follows a recommendation from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and is in response to ongoing dry conditions and an elevated risk of wildland fires, according to

Town of Cochrane says drinking water meets Ontario standards in July 16 update

The Town of Cochrane said in a July 16, 2026, update that its municipal drinking water meets Ontario drinking-water standards and is safe to drink. For residents who rely on the town’s water system, the notice also describes how the town says it monitors water quality and how it

Traffic restrictions planned at three Theriault Boulevard intersections in Timmins on July 17

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place at three intersections on Theriault Boulevard in Timmins on Friday, July 17, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., as city crews paint crosswalks and stop bars, according to the City of Timmins Public Works. The work is scheduled to

Scrap yard fire on MacLean Drive prompted water-tanker shuttle in Timmins

Timmins Fire Department Station 5 responded to a report of an outdoor fire on MacLean Drive on July 15, 2026, and the call was upgraded while crews were en route to what the department described as a large fire at a local scrap yard. The fire department said it also