Three candidates listed in Smooth Rock Falls election nominations as of Aug. 10

Smooth Rock Falls has posted an unofficial list of three people who had filed nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election as of 11:32 a.m. on Aug. 10. The list names Patrick Roberts and Gratien Bernier for mayor, and Jean-Marie (Joe) Couture for councillor. The list gives residents

CFIA recalls PC Organics and Frankie’s Organic corn snacks over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for PC Organics and Frankie’s Organic plant-based cheddar corn puffs and crunchies because the products contain milk that is not declared on the label. The alert was originally published Aug. 8, 2026, and applies to products distributed

CFIA recalls Momchipz Veggie Chips sold online in Ontario due to undeclared gluten

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Momchipz Veggie Chips (Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower) sold online in Ontario because the product contains gluten that is not declared on the label. The recall matters for people who must avoid gluten, including those with celiac disease or

CFIA recalls Kehar Californian Pistachio Kernel sold in Alberta and B.C. over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a food recall warning on Aug. 6, 2026, for Kehar brand Californian Pistachio Kernel because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, the agency said. For residents who may have bought this product while travelling or

Timmins watermain valve test on Riverside Drive Aug. 6, 2026 may cause low pressure and discoloured water

A watermain valve test scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, starting at about 10:45 a.m., may temporarily lower water pressure and cause brown or rust-coloured tap water for properties along Riverside Drive in Timmins, from the Mattagami River Bridge west to the outer limits of the municipal water

Theriault Boulevard in Timmins to close Aug. 7 for pavement marking

Theriault Boulevard in Timmins will be closed between Algonquin Boulevard and Willow Street on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., to allow crews to paint roadway pavement markings, according to the City of Timmins. Drivers who use that section of Theriault Boulevard will need

CFIA posts recall notice for Flow Peach + Blueberry spring water due to mould

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a notification on Aug. 6, 2026, about a recall of Flow Organic Flavoured Mineral Spring Water – Peach + Blueberry due to mould. The recall date is July 30, 2026, and the agency said the product was distributed in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. For

CFIA recalls Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers for undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Compliments Smashed 100% Chicken Burgers because the product may contain egg that is not declared on the label. The recall covers 680 g packages (8 x 85 g) with UPC 0 55742 58333 5 and codes BB 2027-JA-06 and

Traffic restrictions planned at Pine Street North intersections in Timmins on Aug. 6, 2026

Temporary traffic restrictions are set for two intersections on Pine Street North in Timmins on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, according to the City of Timmins Public Works. Crews are scheduled to work at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street North from 6 to 9 a.m., and at Fifth Avenue and

Riverside Drive area in Timmins may have discoloured water, low pressure Aug. 6 during valve test

Residents and businesses along Riverside Drive in Timmins — from the Mattagami River Bridge west to the outer limits of the municipal water system — may experience brown or rust-coloured tap water and/or low water pressure on Thursday, Aug. 6, starting at approximately 10:45 a.m., during a water valve

CFIA recalls Highline sliced mini bella mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Highline brand Organic Mini Bella Mushrooms – Sliced (454 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Alberta, and the notice was last updated Aug. 4, 2026. Although the CFIA lists distribution as Alberta,

Smooth Rock Falls rezones seven Catharine Street lots to allow 20-unit seniors’ rowhouse

Smooth Rock Falls council passed Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2026-62 on Aug. 4, rezoning seven Catharine Street properties to allow a 20-unit rowhouse development intended for seniors. The change sets the zoning rules that would apply to the project, including site-specific standards for things like setbacks and parking. Residents who