Some Cochrane waste collection routes move to Thursdays starting Oct. 8, 2026

Some Town of Cochrane households will have their regular waste pickup moved to Thursdays starting Oct. 8, 2026, based on a highlighted collection area shown on a map included with a municipal public notice. The change affects residents on several central Cochrane streets near local landmarks such as Commando Lake

Contractor-hit water line causes temporary interruption in Cochrane; town has no repair timeline

A contractor struck a water line in Cochrane on Sept. 9, 2026, causing a temporary water interruption, according to the Town of Cochrane. The town said its crews are working on repairs, but it has not provided an estimated time for the repairs to be completed. In a notice posted

Ross Avenue in Timmins scheduled to close Sept. 9, 2026, for pavement-marking work

Ross Avenue in Timmins, between Toke Street and Patricia Boulevard, is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a disruption notice from the City of Timmins. The closure affects a short stretch of a key east-west street and

CFIA recalls Ofood Mild Ssamjang soy paste over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Sept. 8 for Ofood brand Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste sold across Canada, after the agency said the product contains peanut that is not properly declared on the label. The warning matters for anyone with a peanut

Timmins lifts boil water advisory west of Mattagami River Bridge

A precautionary boil water advisory for users west of the Mattagami River Bridge in Timmins was lifted at 11:11 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026, the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department said. The advisory affected residents and businesses in the area and was put in place after a

Ten Ten Dim Sum buns and dumplings recalled in Ontario due to undeclared milk

Ten Ten Dim Sum brand buns and dumplings sold in Ontario are being recalled because they may contain milk that is not declared on the label, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA lists the recall date as Sept. 2, 2026. The CFIA lists the issue as

CFIA says Cucina d’Oro pesto recalled in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta over improperly declared cashew

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Cucina d’Oro brand pesto sold in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec is being recalled because cashew was improperly declared on the label; the recall is dated Sept. 2, 2026. The CFIA lists the issue as a food allergen (tree nut) concern involving cashew. The

Smooth Rock Falls council to meet Sept. 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.; Zoom option available

Smooth Rock Falls council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the town hall, according to a notice from the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The town says residents can attend either in person or virtually, offering another way for people

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall closed Sept. 7 for Labour Day, reopens Sept. 8

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labour Day weekend, with regular operations scheduled to resume Tuesday, Sept. 8. The closure affects anyone planning to use Town Hall services that day, as the municipal office will not be open during the statutory holiday. The

Boil water advisory issued for Timmins users west of Mattagami River Bridge, effective once service returns

A precautionary boil water advisory issued Sept. 2 applies to City of Timmins water users west of the Mattagami River Bridge and takes effect as soon as water service is restored, according to the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health. The advisory affects households and businesses in the area

Emergency watermain repair may disrupt service in Timmins’ Mountjoy area on Sept. 2

Water service may be disrupted in Timmins’ Mountjoy area west of the Mattagami River on Sept. 2, 2026, from 2:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. due to an emergency watermain repair, the City of Timmins says. Some homes and businesses in the affected area may have no

CFIA recalls Coaticook Aged Cheddar Cheese sold in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Sept. 1, 2026, for Coaticook brand Aged Cheddar Cheese “1 an” distributed in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. CFIA says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. The