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

Federal fuel excise tax suspension extended to Jan. 31, 2027; half-rates planned for early 2027

The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel and other aviation fuel until Jan. 31, 2027, according to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The government also said it plans to charge half the regular

Smooth Rock Falls council defers Sunday arena-operations decision; sets $3,500 for October 2026 events

Smooth Rock Falls council has deferred a decision on regular Sunday arena operations at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre during the arena season while staff consult local groups that use the facility, according to the town’s meeting highlights from its Sept. 8, 2026 regular meeting. Council also approved a

Timmins developing 25-year waste plan; public surveys open until Sept. 25

The City of Timmins is developing a 25-year Waste Management Master Plan to guide how waste and diversion services will be managed through 2051. The city has opened two online surveys to collect public input, with responses accepted until Sept. 25, 2026. The plan will shape future decisions about local

CFIA recalls two Co-op Gold frozen chicken products sold in Ontario over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a Class 2 recall for two Co-op Gold frozen chicken products sold in Ontario and other parts of Canada because egg is not declared on the label. The recall is dated Sept. 10, 2026, and the agency’s alert was originally published Sept.

CFIA recalls Olymel chicken breast strips over possible Listeria; product distributed in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Olymel brand Chicken Breast Strips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and CFIA says the product was distributed in Quebec. CFIA says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.

CFIA issues recall warning for PK Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts distributed in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for PK brand Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts (65 g) distributed in Ontario and Quebec because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is Class 2 and listed under identification number RA-82611. The CFIA says food contaminated with Salmonella

CFIA recalls Rossdown black garlic chicken meal starters over undeclared soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast products because soy is not declared on the label. The affected products were distributed nationally, and the notice was last updated Sept. 11, 2026. The CFIA notice advises people