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

Smooth Rock Falls seeks Expressions of Interest for development of town-owned residential land

Smooth Rock Falls is inviting developers, builders and housing organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to buy and develop town-owned residential land, with submissions due Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The notice could affect future housing development in Smooth Rock Falls, but the town’s posting does

Cochrane proclaims June 2026 as Seniors Month

Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents

Cochrane says construction may delay garbage collection on some streets

Garbage collection in Cochrane may be delayed on streets where construction is underway, the Town of Cochrane said in a June 3 notice. The town said limited access for collection vehicles during ongoing work may mean garbage is picked up later than usual, and that pickup times may vary “for

Timmins reschedules night street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke to June 9

The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning

Timmins postpones overnight street sweeping on James, Sixth and Toke avenues to June 9

Overnight street sweeping in Timmins scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 has been postponed on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue, with those streets now set to be swept on Monday, June 9, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The change affects residents on those streets who may

Statistics Canada starts phone and door-to-door follow-ups for 2026 Census questionnaires

Statistics Canada says it began follow-up work on June 2, 2026, contacting households that have not yet completed the 2026 Census of Population questionnaire. The agency says the follow-ups include phone calls and door-to-door visits in communities across Canada. The follow-up effort affects households that have not yet returned a

Water service disruption planned for part of Young Street in South Porcupine on June 2

Water service is set to be disrupted on part of Young Street in South Porcupine on Tuesday, June 2, as the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department carries out water infrastructure maintenance. The affected area is Young Street between Rekela and Florence, and the disruption is scheduled for 9 a.

Smooth Rock Falls issues RFP for janitorial services at Town Hall and Community Centre

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a request for proposals (RFP-01-2026) for janitorial and cleaning services at the town’s Town Hall and Community Centre, with proposals due by 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. The RFP sets out who will provide routine cleaning for two

Timmins discontinues Recyclepedia app as of June 1; Circular Materials app listed as replacement

The City of Timmins has discontinued the Timmins Recyclepedia app, effective June 1, 2026, and says residents can get recycling information and collection reminders through a mobile app from Circular Materials. The change is tied to Ontario’s transition to producer responsibility for recycling. Under that system, Circular Materials is

Smooth Rock Falls closes Sixth Street near park and pool until Sept. 15

Smooth Rock Falls has closed Sixth Street between Third Avenue East and Hollywood Avenue for the summer, with the closure set to last until Sept. 15. The closed stretch runs past Liz McCafferty Park, the municipal pool and the splash pad, limiting vehicle access through that area while the road