Traffic restrictions planned at Pine Street North intersections in Timmins on Aug. 6, 2026

Temporary traffic restrictions are set for two intersections on Pine Street North in Timmins on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, according to the City of Timmins Public Works. Crews are scheduled to work at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street North from 6 to 9 a.m., and at Fifth Avenue and

Riverside Drive area in Timmins may have discoloured water, low pressure Aug. 6 during valve test

Residents and businesses along Riverside Drive in Timmins — from the Mattagami River Bridge west to the outer limits of the municipal water system — may experience brown or rust-coloured tap water and/or low water pressure on Thursday, Aug. 6, starting at approximately 10:45 a.m., during a water valve

CFIA recalls Highline sliced mini bella mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Highline brand Organic Mini Bella Mushrooms – Sliced (454 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta, and the notice was last updated Aug. 4, 2026. Although the CFIA lists distribution as Alberta,

Smooth Rock Falls rezones seven Catharine Street lots to allow 20-unit seniors’ rowhouse

Smooth Rock Falls council passed Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2026-62 on Aug. 4, rezoning seven Catharine Street properties to allow a 20-unit rowhouse development intended for seniors. The change sets the zoning rules that would apply to the project, including site-specific standards for things like setbacks and parking. Residents who

WAHA says Moosonee Mental Health Department has temporarily moved to Government Building on Revillion Road

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) says its Mental Health Department in Moosonee has temporarily relocated to the Government Building at 34 Revillion Road, effective Aug. 4. The move changes where clients go for in-person services, and WAHA did not provide an end date for the temporary relocation in its

Lane reductions in effect at Ross Avenue and Toke Street in Timmins during curb and median work

Temporary lane reductions are in place at Ross Avenue and Toke Street in Timmins while city crews extend the curbs and install a raised median. The work affects a well-used stretch of Ross Avenue, and drivers can expect the lane reduction east of Toke Street to start farther back than

Timmins schedules School Road watermain test shutdown Aug. 5-6

Residents and businesses on School Road in Timmins between Leonard Avenue and Riverside Drive will experience a loss of water pressure and may see discoloured water during a scheduled watermain test shutdown from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, to 1 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, the

Timmins police identify victim in July 31 homicide on Balsam Street North

Timmins police have identified the victim in a homicide reported on Balsam Street North in the early morning of July 31, 2026, as Jason Oliver Bartley, 31, of the Toronto area. The identification is part of an ongoing investigation, and police are asking anyone with information who has not yet

CFIA recalls Coaticook white cheddar products in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a food recall warning on Aug. 3 for several Coaticook brand white cheddar products distributed in Quebec due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The warning matters for older adults and others at higher risk of serious illness. The CFIA says pregnant women, older

Two Timmins residents charged with first-degree murder in Aug. 1 Rea Street South shooting

Timmins police say two Timmins residents have been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder following a shooting in the area of Rea Street South on Aug. 1, 2026. Police said one man, identified as 32-year-old Cole Lefaive, died and a second victim remains in hospital with

CFIA recalls Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate over undeclared almonds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Hershey’s Kisses – Creamy Milk Chocolate because the candy may contain almonds that are not declared on the label. The recall, last updated Aug. 1, applies to 104 g and 200 g packages sold nationally with a best-before date of 2027 JN

Timmins police investigating Aug. 1 shooting near Rea Street South as homicide

One man has died and two others were taken to hospital after a shooting shortly after midnight on Aug. 1, 2026, near Rea Street South and Belanger Avenue in Timmins, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said they are investigating the incident as a homicide and asked the public