Timmins schedules water maintenance on Ruth Street in South Porcupine June 9

Water infrastructure maintenance is scheduled for Ruth Street in South Porcupine between Highway 101 E and Division Street on June 9, and the City of Timmins says homeowners and businesses in the area may have short-term water pressure loss or an interruption in service between 9 a.m. and 1

CRA starts one-time GST credit top-up under Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

The Canada Revenue Agency began issuing a one-time top-up payment on June 5 under the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, with the payment set at 50% of the annual 2025–26 value of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit, according to the Department of Finance Canada. For recipients,

Timmins police investigate sudden death near Algonquin Boulevard East address

Timmins police said they are investigating a sudden death near 562 Algonquin Boulevard East and asked the public to avoid the area as of June 5. The police notice does not say how long people should stay away, but it states there is no public safety concern related to the

CFIA recalls Tako Wasabi octopus products over undeclared fish allergen

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for two Tako Wasabi octopus products after the agency said the items contain fish that is not declared on the label. The products were distributed online and in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, and possibly other provinces and

Smooth Rock Falls annual street sweeping program scheduled to start June 8

Street sweeping in Smooth Rock Falls is scheduled to start Monday, June 8, weather permitting, as the town begins its annual street sweeping program. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is asking residents to keep streets clear during the work by avoiding on-street parking and removing items that could block

Timmins to lift seasonal reduced-load restrictions June 5, with Langmuir and Connaught still limited

Seasonal reduced-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will be lifted as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, on applicable roads in Timmins, according to the City of Timmins. Reduced-load restrictions will remain in effect on Langmuir Road and Connaught Road until further notice. The city says

Bike rodeo planned June 24 at Cochrane Firehall

A bike rodeo is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cochrane Firehall, 23 Fifth St., according to a notice from the Town of Cochrane. The event is open to the public and includes activities focused on bike safety for people bringing their

Smooth Rock Falls water-main flushing to start June 17, with possible discoloured water and low pressure

Water-main flushing in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin June 17, with the Ontario Clean Water Agency scheduled to carry out the annual cleaning and flushing between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The agency expects the work to be completed near the end of July. Residents may

Timmins imposes city-wide fire ban due to dry conditions

The Timmins Fire Department has imposed a city-wide fire ban effective immediately, citing a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. For Timmins residents, the ban means outdoor burning is not allowed anywhere within city limits until further notice, and previously issued burning permits are suspended. The fire department said

Timmins fire department issues city-wide fire ban effective immediately

The Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban effective immediately due to a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. The ban affects residents across Timmins because it prohibits open-air burning and other outdoor fires that can spread quickly in dry weather. The fire department said the restrictions

Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane to close June 5, 2026 for culvert replacement

Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane will be temporarily closed Friday, June 5, 2026, for a culvert replacement, according to a road-closure notice posted by the Town of Cochrane. The notice does not list closure hours or a detour route. The closure is one of the road interruptions residents may

Timmins police say drugs and $43,468 cash seized in June 2 warrant; three charged

Timmins police say they seized fentanyl, other drugs and $43,468 in cash after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Borden Avenue area on June 2. Police say three Timmins residents were arrested and charged. According to the Timmins Police Service, all