Black River–Matheson winter parking ban runs from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Black River–Matheson prohibits overnight parking on all township roads and in municipal parking lots from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the winter season. The restriction runs from Nov. 1 through April 30, inclusive. Vehicles parked in those locations during the restricted hours may be ticketed or

Timmins council to hear public input Nov. 23 on zoning change request for 675 Hart St.

Timmins city council will hold a public meeting on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 675 Hart St. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026. The meeting is set for 11 a.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. E., according to a notice from the City of

Cochrane planning board to hear consent-to-sever applications for 51 Highway 11 South on Nov. 12

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at Cochrane Town Hall, 171 Fourth Ave., to consider two consent-to-sever applications for the property at 51 Highway 11 South. The applications, if approved, would split the property into

CFIA recalls surimi sticks in B.C. over undeclared egg and soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 30, 2026, for Snow Crab Flavoured Surimi Stick because it contains undeclared egg and soy, with distribution listed as British Columbia. The agency warns the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in people with egg

Timmins resident, 57, charged after South Porcupine search warrant; police cite cocaine, cash and firearm seizure

A 57-year-old Timmins resident has been charged after police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Main Street home in South Porcupine on Oct. 27, 2026, seizing cocaine, more than $50,000 in cash and a firearm with ammunition, Timmins police said. The investigation

CFIA issues Class 2 recall for unbranded grated carrots distributed in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for certain unbranded grated carrots distributed in Quebec because they may contain pieces of metal. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 27, and says the notice was last updated Oct. 29. The recall applies to both retail

Timmins begins overnight winter parking ban Nov. 1; $50 fine and towing possible

Overnight street parking in Timmins will be prohibited starting Sunday, Nov. 1, with vehicles left on streets between 11:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. subject to a $50 fine and possible towing at the owner’s expense, according to a City of Timmins winter-preparedness notice. The

Smooth Rock Falls council inauguration set for November 15

Smooth Rock Falls will hold an inauguration ceremony for its newly elected mayor and council on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Smooth Rock Falls Curling Club, according to a town announcement. The inauguration for the 2026–2030 council term is open to the public.

Timmins sets Nov. 23 public meeting on Algonquin Boulevard East rezoning for drive-through restaurant

Timmins City Council will hold a public meeting Monday, Nov. 23, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, to gather public input on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for lands on Algonquin Boulevard East. The proposed change would allow a

Bernier elected mayor in Smooth Rock Falls; Couture, Gagnon, Gagnon and Pelletier win council seats

Gratien Bernier was elected mayor of Smooth Rock Falls in the Oct. 26, 2026, municipal election. Joe (Jean-Marie) Couture, Tracy Gagnon, Leslie Gagnon and Denise Pelletier were declared elected as councillors, and voter turnout was 58.4%. The official results confirm who will represent Smooth Rock Falls residents on

Northern College says $150,000 RBC Foundation donation will support Haileybury School of Mines and classroom, lab upgrades

Northern College said it received a $150,000 donation from the RBC Foundation on Oct. 27, 2026, funding the college says will support “revitalization” of the Haileybury School of Mines and modernization of some classroom and laboratory spaces at its campuses. The announcement outlines how the college and the foundation

Timmins police pause Crime Stoppers tips after reported cybersecurity incident

Timmins Police Service suspended its use of Crime Stoppers on Oct. 26, 2026, saying it acted after a reported cybersecurity incident involving a third-party platform used by Crime Stoppers organizations. The change affects how people can submit information to police: during the suspension, tips cannot be sent through Crime