Porcupine watermain valve replacement planned Oct. 15; service disruption possible on Rekela and Young

Work to replace a watermain valve in Porcupine is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2026, with possible water service disruption from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on parts of Rekela Street and Young Street, the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department said. The city said people in the

City of Timmins says Tuesday waste collection still ongoing as of 3:42 p.m.

Waste collection scheduled for Tuesday in Timmins was still ongoing as of 3:42 p.m., the City of Timmins said in an update posted Oct. 13. The city asked residents to keep their waste carts at the curb while collection continues. In the same notice, the City of Timmins

Smooth Rock Falls posts election-season notice on limits to council decision-making

Smooth Rock Falls has posted an election-season notice reminding residents that municipal council decisions are limited by law, funding and required procedures, ahead of the town’s municipal election on Oct. 26, 2026. The town’s message is aimed at setting expectations around campaign promises and new ideas, stating that

CFIA recalls Kevin’s Natural Foods turkey gravy for undeclared mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Kevin’s Natural Foods Turkey Gravy because it contains mustard that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, according to the agency’s recall notice. The CFIA warning

Redpath 20-kg Medium Sugar recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Redpath brand Medium Sugar sold in 20-kilogram bags is being recalled in Ontario and Quebec because it may contain pieces of metal. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 8, 2026. The notice is directed at hotels, restaurants and institutions, and the agency

Smooth Rock Falls shares online election graphics outlining council authority and post-election steps

Smooth Rock Falls posted two municipal election information graphics on its website on Oct. 9, ahead of election day on Oct. 26, 2026. The graphics outline what happens after the election and summarize how council decisions are made. For residents following local issues, the material lays out how authority works

Smooth Rock Falls to hold Oct. 19 hearing on 66 Breton Crescent garage setback variance

Smooth Rock Falls’ Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 142 First Avenue, to consider a minor variance for 66 Breton Crescent that would allow an attached garage to be built with a smaller setback than

Kara Food Poulet Tandoori recalled in Ontario and Quebec for undeclared mustard

Dubord & Rainville Inc. has recalled Kara Food brand Poulet Tandoori after mustard was not declared on the label, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a notice. The product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice is directed at hotels, restaurants and institutions. The agency said the affected

CFIA recalls Nora’s Mint Chip non-dairy frozen dessert for undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 8, 2026, for Nora’s Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert after tests found it contains undeclared peanut; the 500 mL product has UPC 6 27843 81424 5 and code TG-BF093T with BBD:03APR2028, and it was distributed

Two Timmins residents charged after police search warrant on Balsam Street North

Two Timmins residents have been charged after Timmins Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police officers executed a search warrant at a home on Balsam Street North in Timmins on Oct. 8, 2026, according to Timmins police. Police allege the search was part of a joint investigation into drug trafficking in

CFIA says Loblaw recalling President’s Choice gingersnap cookies over possible metal wire

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President’s Choice English-Style Gingersnap Cookies (350 g) because they may contain metal wire, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall is dated Oct. 6, 2026, and the product was distributed nationally. For Northeast Ontario residents, the recall may affect anyone who

CFIA recalls Ashoka Masala Paneer Kathi Roll over undeclared sesame

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Ashoka brand Masala Paneer Kathi Roll due to undeclared sesame, according to a notice posted Oct. 7. The agency said the recall applies to product distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, and it is instructing retail outlets as well as hotels, restaurants