CFIA warns of possible Salmonella in Mahrousa tahina sold in Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 18 for Mahrousa brand tahina (tahini) after the product tested positive for possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA listed Alberta as the product’s distribution area. While the recall notice does not list any distribution in Ontario, the

Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street closed in Timmins Feb. 19 for emergency watermain repair

Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street in Timmins were closed on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an emergency watermain break repair, according to the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. The city said the repair work could also affect nearby water service, with

Timmins issues extreme cold weather alert for Feb. 18; overnight low expected to reach -21 with wind chill

An extreme cold weather alert has been issued in Timmins for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -21 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. People requiring emergency shelter can go to 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance. The City of Timmins warned that exposure to extreme cold

Timmins council approves housing plan with three grant and rebate programs

Timmins city council approved a Housing Community Improvement Plan on Feb. 18, 2026, that includes three municipal grant and rebate programs for housing projects that add new dwelling units in the city. The plan sets out rules for who can apply and what kinds of housing projects may qualify, ranging

Smooth Rock Falls reports $64,989.74 in council pay and expenses for 2025

Smooth Rock Falls has released its Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2025 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, showing total payments of $64,989.74 to members of council. The total includes $60,460.50 in remuneration and $4,529.24 in expenses. The statement lists what

Timmins council approves housing plan with per-door grants, tax increment rebates and fee rebates

Timmins city council has approved a new Housing Community Improvement Plan that includes three incentive programs — the Per Door Grant Program, the Tax Increment Rebate Program and the Municipal Fee Rebate Program — according to a Feb. 18 announcement by the City of Timmins. The plan sets out how eligible residential

Smooth Rock Falls moves regular council meeting start time to 6 p.m.

Smooth Rock Falls, Ont., has moved the start time for its regular council meetings to 6 p.m., from 6:30 p.m., effective immediately. The change affects when residents can watch or attend council discussions and decisions, which are typically held on a set schedule. According to a notice

Fire at Schumacher multi-unit building on Lion’s Crest Lane under control by 11 p.m. Feb. 16

Timmins Fire Department crews brought a fire at a two-storey, multi-unit residential building on Lion’s Crest Lane in Schumacher under control at about 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, according to a city news release. The department said residents from the building’s main-floor and basement units evacuated before

Timmins water shutdown set for Feb. 17 as city repairs emergency watermain break

The City of Timmins says it will shut down water service in parts of the city on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to repair an emergency watermain break on Theriault Boulevard at Airport Road/Jubilee Street West and on College Street between Airport

Smooth Rock Falls council to meet Feb. 17 at Town Hall; virtual option available

Smooth Rock Falls town council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option available. Regular council meetings are where council conducts municipal business and considers items on its agenda. According to a notice posted by

CFIA recalls TS Sushi EBI frozen cooked shrimp in Quebec over chemical contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says TS brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp (Size: 3L) is being recalled due to 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone contamination. The agency’s notification lists distribution in Quebec and says the notice is intended for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Recalls involving food served through institutions can affect suppliers

Smooth Rock Falls posts about $50,000 contribution from Gemini-SRF Power Corporation

Smooth Rock Falls posted on Feb. 11 that it received a $50,000 contribution from Gemini-SRF Power Corporation. The town described the contribution as part of Gemini-SRF Power Corporation’s annual support for capital projects and municipal improvements. The town’s post did not say when the money was provided