Smooth Rock Falls landfill closed Sept. 30; open Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Smooth Rock Falls landfill will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and will instead be open Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule change affects local residents who normally use the landfill midweek, as service

CFIA recalls Summerhill Market frozen raspberries and related products sold in Toronto, York and Aurora over possible norovirus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for certain Summerhill Market brand frozen raspberries and raspberry-containing products sold in Ontario, citing possible norovirus contamination. The notice was last updated Sept. 29, 2026, and applies to products sold from July 29, 2026, up to and including

CFIA recalls Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime for undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored after the agency said the product was found to contain milk that is not declared on the label. The warning is aimed at people with a milk allergy or

Smooth Rock Falls sets October 2026 dates for Town Hall closure, election voting, council meetings and fall events

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving weekend, and key municipal dates in October include advance voting on Oct. 3, council meetings on Oct. 5 and Oct. 19, and municipal election day on Oct. 26. With fall events also scheduled throughout the

Town of Cochrane posting casual Arena Maintenance 1 job; deadline Oct. 8

The Town of Cochrane is accepting applications for a casual/spare Arena Maintenance 1 position in its Community Services department, with a deadline of 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The posting outlines work tied to the day-to-day operation of local recreation facilities and other municipal buildings, including

Boil-water advisory lifted for Timmins users west of the Mattagami River Bridge

A precautionary boil-water advisory for water users west of the Mattagami River Bridge in Timmins was lifted Sept. 28, the city says. The advisory had required affected residents and businesses to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and other household needs. It was issued after a planned

Smooth Rock Falls keeps arena on Mon–Sat schedule; lists four homes for sale

Smooth Rock Falls council voted Sept. 21 to keep the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre arena on its regular Monday-to-Saturday schedule, with Sunday openings continuing only when events are booked, according to the town’s council meeting highlights. The same meeting also dealt with several day-to-day municipal issues that affect residents,

CFIA: Nutraphase broad beans snack recalled for undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Nutraphase Inc. is recalling Nutraphase Clean Beans Roasted Broad Beans Ketchup (85 g) because milk is not declared on the label. The agency lists distribution as national and online, and gives the recall date as Sept. 24, 2026. Undeclared milk can be a concern

CFIA warns Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime contains undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food safety warning on Sept. 26 for Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored, saying the product contains milk that is not declared on the label. The warning applies to people with milk allergies or sensitivities. The CFIA said consuming

Ontario government says Northern College in Timmins will receive $10.7 million under new funding model

The Ontario government says it will provide $10.7 million to Northern College in Timmins under a new postsecondary funding model announced Sept. 25, 2026. The funding is part of the province’s new postsecondary funding model, which the government says will raise operating grants and add seats starting in

Boil water advisory issued for users west of Mattagami River Bridge in Timmins after pressure loss

Timmins residents and businesses west of the Mattagami River Bridge are under a precautionary boil water advisory effective 2 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2026, after a loss of water pressure during a planned water valve replacement, according to the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health. For households and

CFIA recalls Go! Beanz roasted broadbeans in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notification for Go! Beanz Roasted Broadbeans in Ketchup and Salt & Pepper flavours distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, citing undeclared milk. The CFIA lists the recall date as Sept. 22, 2026. The notice matters for shoppers in those provinces