CFIA recalls Coaticook Aged Cheddar Cheese sold in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Sept. 1, 2026, for Coaticook brand Aged Cheddar Cheese “1 an” distributed in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. CFIA says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. The

Timmins reports Sept. 1 overflow at Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 on Evans Street

The City of Timmins reported a raw wastewater overflow at Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 at 57 Evans St. on Sept. 1, 2026. The city said the overflow ran from 8:36 a.m. to 8:49 a.m., with 65.02 m³ bypassed. The notice outlines what residents may want

Timmins municipal services close for Labour Day on Sept. 7; Monday garbage pickup moves to Sept. 8

Municipal services in Timmins will be closed or unavailable for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, and household waste and recycling normally collected on Mondays will be picked up Tuesday, Sept. 8. The holiday schedule affects several services that residents use, including Service Timmins counters, Timmins Transit, Deloro Landfill,

Timmins reports ongoing raw wastewater overflow at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant

The City of Timmins reported a raw wastewater overflow at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant, 551 Airport Road, that started at 8:12 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2026, and was listed as ongoing in a city report posted that day. The notice matters for nearby residents because the

Town of Cochrane hiring casual Teacher’s Aid Franco; applications due Sept. 18

The Town of Cochrane is hiring a casual Teacher’s Aid Franco for Garde d’enfants de Cochrane, with applications due by 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. The posting lists pay set by the collective agreement (citing 2025 rates of $24.12 to $25.28), and says the

Timmins reports secondary bypass at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant starting Sept. 1, 2026

A secondary bypass began at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant in Timmins at 7:51 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2026, according to a report posted by the City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department. In the report, the city listed the end date, end time and the volume by-passed

Smooth Rock Falls clerk certifies candidates for 2026 municipal and school board election

Smooth Rock Falls’ town clerk has certified the candidates for the 2026 municipal and school board elections, with election day set for Oct. 26, 2026. The certified list confirms who is eligible to appear on the ballot for mayor, four council seats and one French Separate School Board trustee position,

CFIA recalls Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a national recall of Compliments brand Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers because egg is not declared on the label. The notice matters for people with egg allergies or sensitivities, since undeclared allergens can cause reactions. The agency said consumers and retailers should not use,

CFIA recalls Allo simonne Pistachio Matcha and Almond Cardamom spreads due to pieces of glass

Two Allo simonne brand products — Pistachio Matcha Spread and Almond Cardamom Spread — are being recalled because they may contain pieces of glass, according to a notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall date is Aug. 25, 2026, and the alert was originally published Aug. 27. The

Ross Avenue in Timmins to close Aug. 28 between Toke Street and Harmony Avenue

Ross Avenue in Timmins will be closed to traffic between Toke Street and Harmony Avenue on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. while pavement markings are completed. The closure affects a section of Ross Avenue for eight hours, and drivers who normally use that

Smooth Rock Falls appoints Alie Carpani as Community Events and Recreation Intern

Smooth Rock Falls named Alie Carpani its Community Events and Recreation Intern on Aug. 25. The internship is focused on supporting local events and recreation programming in Smooth Rock Falls, including planning for the town’s 100th anniversary in April 2029. In the role, Carpani will help organize community events

Timmins voters have until Sept. 2 to update details for voter information letter

Timmins voters have until Sept. 2, 2026, to update their information on the municipal voters’ list so changes appear on their voter information letter, the City of Timmins says. Updates made by Sept. 2 will be reflected on the voter information letter, which includes an online voting PIN and polling