Timmins plans chlorine contact tank cleaning at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant through Sept. 21

The City of Timmins plans to drain, clean and refill the chlorine contact tank at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 17, with the work expected to continue until on or before Sept. 21. The maintenance affects part of the plant’s disinfection

CFIA posts Class 2 recall notice for select Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini cheeses

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Aug. 7, 2026, for certain Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini cheese products because of non-pathogenic E. coli contamination, with distribution listed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice matters for shoppers and anyone serving food at home

Timmins police investigate two shootings after shots fired into home windows Aug. 16, 2026

Timmins police are investigating two shootings after shots were fired into the windows of two homes around 7 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2026. Police reported no injuries. The Timmins Police Service said the shootings led to temporary road closures on Rea Street North and Elm Street North, and investigators

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

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Mounit el Bait brand tahina and several halva products sold in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec because peanut is not declared on the label. The CFIA posted the food recall warning on Aug. 14, 2026, and lists it as a Class 1 recall.

Smooth Rock Falls posts updated list of 2026 municipal election nominations filed as of Aug. 13

Patrick Roberts and Gratien Bernier have filed nomination papers to run for mayor in Smooth Rock Falls in the 2026 municipal election, according to the town’s latest list of nominations filed. The list, which the Town of Smooth Rock Falls says is for information purposes, is marked “unofficial as

Smooth Rock Falls expects Sixth Street excavation to start soon, with section-by-section closures

Excavation is expected to begin soon on Sixth Street in Smooth Rock Falls as part of a watermain and sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, with the road to be closed in stages within the active work area between Fifth Street and Maple Avenue. For residents and drivers, the main changes will

CFIA recalls three Clément Le Gourmand meat products in Quebec over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled three Clément Le Gourmand brand processed meat products sold in Quebec because of possible Listeria contamination, according to a federal recall notice last updated Aug. 14. While the products were distributed in Quebec, the agency’s notice includes information about who may be

Unofficial town list shows six nominations filed in Smooth Rock Falls election race as of Aug. 13; deadline Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.

An unofficial list published by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls shows six nomination papers filed for the 2026 municipal election as of 3:49 p.m. on Aug. 13. Nominations close on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. The list includes candidates who have filed so far for

CFIA recalls multiple Salem Foods jarred products over undeclared wheat, mustard and sesame

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has recalled multiple Salem Foods brand jarred products because of undeclared wheat, mustard and sesame. The recall is dated Aug. 10. The products were sold to retail customers and involve allergens that are not listed on some labels, including wheat, mustard and

Smooth Rock Falls sets regular council meeting for Aug. 17 at Town Hall, with Zoom option

Smooth Rock Falls town council will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says residents who want to attend virtually can participate by Zoom. The town also says a virtual waiting room is now in

Timmins police issue traffic advisory after collision near Riverside Drive and Shirley Street

Timmins Police Service issued a traffic advisory Aug. 13 after a motor vehicle collision in the area of Riverside Drive and Shirley Street in Timmins. The advisory may affect drivers using Riverside Drive and nearby streets, as police said emergency crews were attending the scene and traffic delays were possible.

CFIA recalls Coaticook frozen mild cheddar curds in Quebec due to Listeria monocytogenes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 recall for Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds – White, Frozen due to Listeria monocytogenes. The agency said the affected product was distributed in Quebec and should not be used, sold, served, or distributed. The recall is dated Aug. 12, 2026, and