Cochrane proclaims June 2026 as Seniors Month

Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents

Cochrane says construction may delay garbage collection on some streets

Garbage collection in Cochrane may be delayed on streets where construction is underway, the Town of Cochrane said in a June 3 notice. The town said limited access for collection vehicles during ongoing work may mean garbage is picked up later than usual, and that pickup times may vary “for

Timmins reschedules night street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke to June 9

The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning

Timmins postpones overnight street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke avenues to June 9

Overnight street sweeping in Timmins scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 has been postponed on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue, with those streets now set to be swept on Monday, June 9, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The change affects residents on those streets who may

Statistics Canada starts phone and door-to-door follow-ups for 2026 Census questionnaires

Statistics Canada says it began follow-up work on June 2, 2026, contacting households that have not yet completed the 2026 Census of Population questionnaire. The agency says the follow-ups include phone calls and door-to-door visits in communities across Canada. The follow-up effort affects households that have not yet returned a

Water service disruption planned for part of Young Street in South Porcupine on June 2

Water service is set to be disrupted on part of Young Street in South Porcupine on Tuesday, June 2, as the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department carries out water infrastructure maintenance. The affected area is Young Street between Rekela and Florence, and the disruption is scheduled for 9 a.

Smooth Rock Falls issues RFP for janitorial services at Town Hall and Community Centre

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a request for proposals (RFP-01-2026) for janitorial and cleaning services at the town’s Town Hall and Community Centre, with proposals due by 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. The RFP sets out who will provide routine cleaning for two

Timmins discontinues Recyclepedia app as of June 1; Circular Materials app listed as replacement

The City of Timmins has discontinued the Timmins Recyclepedia app, effective June 1, 2026, and says residents can get recycling information and collection reminders through a mobile app from Circular Materials. The change is tied to Ontario’s transition to producer responsibility for recycling. Under that system, Circular Materials is

Smooth Rock Falls closes Sixth Street near park and pool until Sept. 15

Smooth Rock Falls has closed Sixth Street between Third Avenue East and Hollywood Avenue for the summer, with the closure set to last until Sept. 15. The closed stretch runs past Liz McCafferty Park, the municipal pool and the splash pad, limiting vehicle access through that area while the road

Timmins police release area north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655 during sudden death investigation

Timmins police say they are investigating a sudden death just north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655, and that a cordoned-off area connected to the investigation was released at 7:47 p.m. on May 31, 2026. The closure affected a busy commercial area in the east end of

Timmins set to lift reduced load restrictions at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026

Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers in Timmins are set to be lifted at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026, on roads where the seasonal limits apply, according to a notice published by the City of Timmins. The seasonal limits are used during the spring thaw, when

Smooth Rock Falls sets Spring Clean-Up Week for June 2026, with community clean-up day on June 5

Spring Clean-Up Week in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin the week of June 1, 2026, and the town is also planning the Françoise Landry Community Clean-Up Day for June 5, according to its June 2026 “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The notice includes several other dates residents may want