CFIA recalls Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) due to container defects and spoilage

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice on June 26, 2026, for Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) due to container integrity defects and spoilage, with distribution listed as national. For shoppers and retailers in Northeast Ontario, a national distribution notice means the product could be

CFIA issues recall warning for three Salem Foods spices due to undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on June 26, 2026, for three Salem Foods brand ground spices and spice blends sold nationally because they may contain undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard. The CFIA said people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat, sesame or mustard, as

Timmins police arrest one after assault linked to reported window damage at local business

Timmins police arrested one person after an assault investigation linked to an alleged mischief incident at a local business on June 26. Police said a business owner followed the person involved, and a confrontation ended with one person injured and taken to hospital. According to the Timmins Police Service, officers

Timmins set June 26 traffic restrictions for crosswalk painting at two intersections

Temporary traffic restrictions were scheduled in Timmins on Friday, June 26, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., as city crews painted crosswalks and stop bars at two intersections: Ross Avenue at Pine Street North and Jubilee Avenue at MacLean Drive. The City of Timmins said drivers could see

Timmins opens transit survey June 25, with responses due July 10, 2026

The City of Timmins opened a public transit survey on June 25 as part of developing a new Timmins Transit Master Plan, with responses due by Friday, July 10, 2026. The city is using the survey to gather input that will be used to review the current transit system, including

Timmins launches transit master plan survey, open until July 10

The City of Timmins launched a public survey on June 25 to gather feedback for a new Timmins Transit Master Plan, with responses accepted until Friday, July 10, 2026. The city says the survey will help it assess Timmins Transit’s current network and service delivery, along with ridership trends

CFIA recall notice issued for Izem Energy “Energy by ifri” over labelling issues

A recall notice has been issued for Izem Energy brand “Energy by ifri” because of labelling and packaging issues. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says people and businesses should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The CFIA lists the distribution as Quebec and identifies the intended

Timmins moves two planned pickleball courts to Leo DelVillano Park after McIntyre site assessment, adds $136,040

Timmins city council has approved changes to the city’s pickleball court construction plan after an assessment found the McIntyre Community Complex can fit only four of the six courts originally planned for the site. Two courts will be moved to Leo DelVillano Park, and council approved an additional $136,

Timmins moves daytime Canada Day activities to Hollinger Park; fireworks set for Gillies Lake

Daytime Canada Day activities in Timmins will take place at Hollinger Park on July 1, with fireworks scheduled for just after sunset over Gillies Lake Conservation Area, the City of Timmins says. The city has also outlined where residents can park for free on July 1 and noted a temporary

Timmins council approves two tanker trucks and a pumper for fire department

Timmins city council has approved buying three new fire apparatus for the Timmins Fire Department: two tanker trucks expected to be delivered in 2027 and one pumper truck expected by the end of 2028, according to a city news release. The purchases outline when the department expects to replace some

Smooth Rock Falls to hold Canada Day event July 1 at Liz McCafferty Park and municipal pool

Smooth Rock Falls will hold a Canada Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Liz McCafferty Park and the Smooth Rock Falls Municipal Pool. The schedule includes food, outdoor activities and pool programming, with several events timed through the afternoon. The

Timmins City Council approves purchase of two fire tankers and a pumper, with deliveries expected in 2027 and 2028

Timmins City Council has approved buying three new fire trucks for the Timmins Fire Department: two tanker trucks from Dependable Truck & Tank Ltd. of Brampton for $1,739,602 plus HST, and one pumper truck from City View Specialty Vehicles of Mississauga for $1,481,500. The city expects