Crawford Street in South Porcupine reopened after weapons incident, Timmins police say

Crawford Street in South Porcupine reopened to the public at 11:26 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, after Timmins police said they had resolved a weapons-related incident. The Timmins Police Service had earlier asked the public to avoid the area while officers investigated and warned residents to expect a

Timmins police opt out of federal assault-style firearms compensation program

The Timmins Police Service will not take part in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, a Public Safety Canada program that pays eligible businesses and individuals who surrender prohibited assault-style firearms. Police announced the decision Feb. 3. The compensation program remains available through the federal government, but municipal police participation

CFIA recalls Charcuterie Perron white ham over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Charcuterie Perron brand white ham because it may contain pieces of metal. The product was distributed in Quebec, and the recall date is Jan. 26, 2026. The recall may matter to people in Northeast Ontario who have this product at home, including

CFIA recalls Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning dated Feb. 2, 2026, for Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom (200 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Distribution was listed as British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories. The notice matters for shoppers because Listeria monocytogenes can cause

Cochrane mails 2026 interim tax bills; installments due February 27 and April 30

2026 interim property tax bills have been mailed to Town of Cochrane ratepayers, with installments due February 27, 2026, and April 30, 2026, according to a town notice dated January 30. The notice outlines key dates for the first part of the year’s property tax payments and lists the

Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships to run Feb. 8–15, 2026 in Timmins

The 2026 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships will be held in Timmins from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 at the McIntyre Curling Club and the attached McIntyre Community Centre, according to a Tourism Timmins event listing. The event is expected to bring dozens of youth curling teams to Timmins for a

Ottawa commits $7.5M for Kap Paper engineering study tied to proposed MDF facility in Kapuskasing

The federal government will provide $7.5 million to Kap Paper Inc. for a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study tied to a proposed medium-density fibreboard (MDF) facility in Kapuskasing, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced Jan. 31, 2026. The funding is being delivered through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’

Smooth Rock Falls council to meet Feb. 2 at Town Hall; virtual option available

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option also available. The town posted a notice on Jan. 29 with the meeting’s time and location and noted residents can attend online

Timmins council to hold Feb. 27 meeting on zoning change for 3957 Highway 101 West

Timmins city council will hold a public meeting Feb. 27, 2026, on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 3957 Highway 101 West. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East. According to the city’s notice, the proposed amendment

Cochrane to post recording after Jan. 27 council meeting livestream fails

Cochrane’s live broadcast of its regular council meeting on Jan. 27 was not available as scheduled because of technical difficulties, and the town plans to post a recording of the meeting’s open session on its municipal website within the next few days. The town’s notice matters for

Cochrane planning board to hold Feb. 19 special meeting on possible official plan revisions

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, to discuss the ongoing Official Plan Review and Update for the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the Town of Cochrane council chambers at Town Hall,

Smooth Rock Falls to mail 2026 interim tax bills in early February; first payment due Feb. 27

Smooth Rock Falls will mail 2026 interim property tax bills in early February, with the first instalment due Feb. 27, according to a town notice. The February schedule includes several dates and reminders that may affect residents’ plans, including a Family Day closure for Town Hall and the arena, two