Smooth Rock Falls recount leaves Pelletier elected; formal declaration pending

A recount completed Nov. 6 changed vote totals but left Denise Pelletier elected to the fourth councillor seat in Smooth Rock Falls for the 2026–2030 term, according to a town notice. The town will issue the formal declaration of the recount results after the statutory period, provided no application

Timmins, North Bay expected to join permanent rural immigration program

Canada is making its rural immigration pilot permanent, with Timmins and North Bay expected to participate in a program offering skilled workers and international graduates in priority sectors a pathway to permanent residence through designated local employers. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced the transition on Nov. 9, 2026, according

Northeast unemployment falls to 6.0% in three-month October figures

Unemployment in Ontario’s Northeast economic region fell to 6.0% from 6.5% a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada’s three-month averages ending in October 2026. The figures, released Nov. 6 in the Labour Force Survey, are not adjusted for seasonal variations. Employment rose to 292,100

Cochrane water interruption scheduled for November 6 between 12th and 13th avenues

Properties in Cochrane between 12th and 13th avenues and 5th and 6th streets are scheduled to lose water service on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency water-leak repairs, according to a Town of Cochrane notice. The three-hour repair window is an estimate,

Cochrane’s November 12 hearing moved to fire hall at 23 Fifth Street

The public hearing for applications B04-2026 and B05-2026 on Thursday, November 12, 2026, has moved from Cochrane Town Hall to the Cochrane Fire Department at 23 Fifth Street, according to a notice from the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The hearing time and all other details in the

North Cobalt ski hill, Temagami lodge receive provincial tourism funding

Ontario announced more than $1.8 million in Northern tourism funding on Nov. 5, 2026, including $208,004 for equipment upgrades at Tri-Town Ski Village in North Cobalt and $31,000 for Temagami Outpost to expand into year-round operations. The funding comes through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

Black River-Matheson seeks residents for public library board

Black River-Matheson is inviting residents to apply to serve on its public library board. Applications close November 20. The board is responsible for managing the public library under the township’s library board bylaw. The bylaw requires one municipal councillor and at least four members of the public. Under

Iroquois Falls seeks resident for OPP board; deadline December 11

The Town of Iroquois Falls is seeking a resident who is neither a municipal councillor nor a municipal employee to serve on the South Porcupine OPP Detachment Board for the 2026–2030 term. Applications are due by noon on Friday, December 11, 2026. The board provides civilian oversight of the

Black River–Matheson cancels November 10 council meeting; next meeting November 24

Black River–Matheson has cancelled its regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

King Street rollover in Porcupine breaks hydro pole; traffic restrictions remain

A single-vehicle crash on King Street in Porcupine on the morning of Nov. 5 caused a rollover, broke a hydro pole and resulted in reported minor injuries, Timmins police said. As of Nov. 5, 2026, one lane in each direction had reopened, but traffic restrictions remained. Preliminary information indicated

BSA Wiberg recalls five dry mixes over metal pieces in Quebec and Nova Scotia

BSA Wiberg Inc. is recalling five dry mixes distributed in Quebec and Nova Scotia because of pieces of metal. The recall is dated Oct. 30, 2026, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 4. The agency told hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers not to use, sell, serve

Human remains found near Hersey Lake in Timmins

Timmins police and the Office of the Chief Coroner are investigating human remains found near Hersey Lake in Timmins. Police received the report on November 3, 2026. Officers remained at the scene and had secured the immediate area as the investigation continued, police said in a November 4 release. A