Smooth Rock Falls sets regular council meeting for Aug. 17 at Town Hall, with Zoom option

Smooth Rock Falls town council will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says residents who want to attend virtually can participate by Zoom. The town also says a virtual waiting room is now in

Timmins police issue traffic advisory after collision near Riverside Drive and Shirley Street

Timmins Police Service issued a traffic advisory Aug. 13 after a motor vehicle collision in the area of Riverside Drive and Shirley Street in Timmins. The advisory may affect drivers using Riverside Drive and nearby streets, as police said emergency crews were attending the scene and traffic delays were possible.

CFIA recalls Coaticook frozen mild cheddar curds in Quebec due to Listeria monocytogenes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 recall for Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds – White, Frozen due to Listeria monocytogenes. The agency said the affected product was distributed in Quebec and should not be used, sold, served, or distributed. The recall is dated Aug. 12, 2026, and

Smooth Rock Falls nominations list shows two mayoral candidates and four council candidates as of Aug. 13, 2026

Two people had filed nomination papers to run for mayor of Smooth Rock Falls as of 3:49 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, according to the town’s posted list of nominations. The list provides an early look at who has put their name forward ahead of the 2026

Town of Cochrane says website will be primary source for municipal election information

The Town of Cochrane says its website will be the primary source for municipal election information throughout the election period, according to a message dated Aug. 14, 2026 from the office of the clerk/returning officer. For residents looking for official election updates—such as deadlines, notices and voting information—

MacLean Drive in Timmins to close Aug. 14, 2026 for school-crossing pavement markings

MacLean Drive in Timmins will be closed between Jade Avenue and Polaris Road from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. The temporary closure is intended to give City of Timmins Public Works crews time to complete school-crossing pavement markings. The city is asking motorists

CFIA recalls Whole Foods Market guacamole, salsa and prepared foods sold online in Ontario over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 13 for Whole Foods Market brand guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsas and several prepared foods sold online in Ontario because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected Whole Foods Market items have best-before dates from 2026 AU 07

CFIA recalls Aqua Gems Tempura Shrimp in Ontario over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall of Aqua Gems brand Tempura Shrimp due to an undeclared egg allergen, with distribution listed in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. The recall date is Aug. 7, 2026; the CFIA posted the public alert on Aug. 13, 2026. The notice

CFIA recalls Zhou Hei Ya wide vermicelli with sesame sauce for undeclared shrimp

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 13, 2026, for Zhou Hei Ya brand Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce (248 g) because it contains shrimp that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. CFIA said the

Timmins council approves six-month transit pilot to link Northlander rail station with taxis and extended Route 16 service

Timmins city council has approved a six-month pilot program to connect Ontario Northland’s Northlander passenger rail service with local transit, including a shared-ride taxi arrangement capped at $6,000 per month and an extension of Timmins Transit Route 16. The pilot is meant to help people travel between the

CFIA recalls certain Alfa croissant products due to mould

Alfa-brand croissant products have been recalled in Canada because of mould, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said. The recall is dated Aug. 7, 2026, and distribution was national. The agency said people should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. CFIA classified the issue as “Food - Microbial

Cochrane mayor proclaims September 2026 as Hunger Action Month

Cochrane Mayor Peter Politis has proclaimed September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Cochrane, according to a proclamation the town posted online Aug. 12. The proclamation is dated Aug. 11, 2026. The proclamation asks residents to support the Cochrane Food Bank during September by donating non-perishable food items, offering financial