CFIA recalls Al Kanater halawa with pistachio over possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Al Kanater brand Halawa with Pistachio (450 g) because of possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA posted the recall Feb. 7 and said the product was distributed nationally. People who have this product at home may not be able to tell by sight or

Smooth Rock Falls approves 2026 budget with 4.90% tax increase; water and sewer rates to rise 5.50%

Smooth Rock Falls council approved the town’s 2026 municipal budget on Feb. 2, 2026, setting a 4.90% property-tax increase and raising both water and sewer rates by 5.50%. The increases will affect what local property owners and utility customers pay this year. The town said the tax

CFIA says Fresh Prep chorizo and sweet potato tacos recalled due to undeclared wheat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says Fresh Prep Foods Inc. has recalled Fresh Prep brand Chorizo & Sweet Potato Tacos (also labelled “Chorizo Tacos”) because the product contains undeclared wheat. The agency advises people not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The recall may matter to

Timmins police and snowmobile club start joint patrols on OFSC trails, issue three offence notices

Timmins Police Service and the Timmins Snowmobile Club Trail Patrol have begun joint patrols on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) snowmobile trails in and around Timmins, starting with compliance checks on the evening of Feb. 4, 2026. The patrols are expected to continue for the rest of the snowmobile

CFIA recalls Les Aliments Johnvince raw pecan halves in Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 5 for Les Aliments Johnvince brand Pecans Halves Raw (230 g) because of possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Quebec. The warning includes lot and date information that shoppers can use to

Lane reductions planned Feb. 5 on three Timmins roads for bridge and guardrail snow clearing

Lane reductions are expected on Kamiskotia Road, Municipal Road and Fredrickhouse Lake Road in Timmins on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, as the city carries out snow-clearing work on bridges and sections of guardrail. The City of Timmins says drivers should plan for delays on those routes while crews work, with

Timmins man, 20, charged after weapons call and alleged assault on Crawford Street in South Porcupine

Timmins police have charged Seth Ennis, 20, of Timmins after officers received a Feb. 3 report of a weapon and an alleged assault in the area of Crawford Street in South Porcupine. The incident led to a temporary closure in the Crawford Street area, which reopened to the public at

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