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Ross Avenue in Timmins will be closed to traffic between Toke Street and Harmony Avenue on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. The temporary closure may affect local driving routes during the morning and early afternoon, particularly for
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Garbage and recycling pickup in Cochrane that would normally take place on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, will be collected a day later on Tuesday, Sept. 8, because the town’s Infrastructure Services will be closed for Labour Day. The one-day shift affects residents whose regular collection day is Monday, and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is asking residents to share ideas for upcoming community events, activities and celebrations through a “Community Event Poll,” according to a notice posted on the town’s website on Aug. 20. The town’s notice lists several types of activities it is considering and
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The first bridge on Red Pine Road North south of Highway 11 in Smooth Rock Falls, south of Sydere Road, is restricted to light vehicles only, with a maximum weight of five tonnes, until further notice. The restriction affects traffic on Red Pine Road North at the bridge crossing and
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Parts of Airport Road and College Street in Timmins are set to close Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, for crosswalk pavement marking work, with Airport Road scheduled to close from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and College Street from 9 a.m. to noon. The closures may affect
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Temporary road closures are scheduled in Timmins on Thursday, Aug. 20, to allow crews to complete crosswalk pavement markings, the City of Timmins Public Works department said. The work will close sections of Airport Road and College Street during the morning. The city said motorists should use alternate routes where
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 19, 2026, for four Wu Xian Zhai brand products distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan because they contain undeclared wheat. The CFIA said the recall applies to people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat,
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A planned full closure of Brunette Road in Timmins is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, as the city carries out overnight storm infrastructure work. The City of Timmins said the closure is expected to run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., though
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Timmins fire crews evacuated tenants from a three-storey, multi-unit residential building at the corner of Bruce Avenue and Crawford Street on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after responding to reports of smoke at about 3:46 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. No injuries were reported. Some residents were displaced
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Registration for fall private swim lessons at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool in Timmins opens Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The city has also set a separate registration date for its community swimming lessons this fall, which affects families planning ahead for different types of swim
Timmins police will close Aunor Beach Road and the surrounding area to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, while officers conduct an evidence search. The closure means access to the beach will be restricted during those two days, which could affect people planning to
Smooth Rock Falls has posted an unofficial list of nomination papers filed for the 2026 municipal election for mayor and councillor, current as of 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 18, with nominations open until 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026. The list gives residents an early look at
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says industrial land is available for sale and short-term leasing at the Near North Industrial Centre, and that buyers who build within two years may be eligible to have up to 90% of the land purchase price reimbursed. The town posted the offer in
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Olymel S.E.C/L.P. is recalling Olymel Cooked Turkey Breast Roast Honey & Dijon because it may contain undeclared mustard. The agency classified it as a Class 1 recall and said the product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
Evans Street in Timmins will be fully closed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bridge girder installation as part of the Evans Street bridge replacement project, according to a City of Timmins notice. The closure will cover Evans Street from north of Station
Timmins Police Service is asking the public to avoid Mountjoy Street South between Sterling Avenue and Mohawk Road due to a heavy police presence as officers respond to an ongoing incident. Police said there is no current threat to public safety. The advisory affects traffic in that part of Timmins,
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
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 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
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.
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