Timmins to flush hydrants north of Algonquin Boulevard July 2–31; low pressure and discoloured water possible

All areas north of Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins are scheduled for hydrant flushing from July 2 to July 31, with work planned daily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city says residents and businesses in the area could see lower water pressure and discoloured tap water during

Smooth Rock Falls July notice lists Canada Day closure, kids’ event, council meeting dates, election timeline and tax due date

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed on Canada Day, July 1, 2026, according to the town’s July edition of its “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The same notice lists several upcoming dates residents may want to mark, including a Canada Day event for children, two July council meeting

CFIA recalls Five Star Shellfish oysters sold in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 30, 2026, for Five Star Shellfish Inc. oysters sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination. CFIA said older adults and people with weakened immune systems are among those who may be at

MacLean Drive closed between Carlin and Lincoln in Timmins due to structure fire, police say

MacLean Drive in Timmins is currently closed between Carlin Avenue and Lincoln Avenue because of a structure fire, Timmins police said June 30, 2026. The closure affects traffic in the area while emergency personnel respond. Timmins Police Service asked motorists and the public to avoid the area, use alternate routes,

CFIA recalls 9227-8712 Québec Inc. and L'Érabeille 540-ml maple syrup distributed in Ontario and Quebec

Pure maple syrup in 540-ml bottles distributed in Ontario and Quebec under the 9227-8712 Québec Inc. and L'Érabeille brands is being recalled due to container integrity defects and spoilage, according to a recall notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA says consumers should not

Smooth Rock Falls seeks quotes for guiderail replacement on Fifth Street Extension/Golf Course Road

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is accepting contractor quotations for a guiderail replacement on Fifth Street Extension, also listed as Golf Course Road. Quotes are due by 2 p.m. EST on Monday, July 13, 2026. The request signals upcoming work planned for that section of roadway, and sets

Timmins business owner charged after police say window-damage confrontation led to assault

A Timmins business owner has been charged with aggravated assault and other offences after police say the owner pursued and confronted a person suspected of damaging a window at the business, leading to an assault in which a weapon was used. The injured person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening

CFIA issues Class 1 recall for Wu Xian Zhai Vegetarian Beef (Sauce) in Ontario over undeclared wheat and egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 1 food recall warning for Wu Xian Zhai brand Vegetarian Beef (Sauce), 108 g, distributed in Ontario, citing undeclared wheat and egg. The agency’s notice is dated June 30, 2026. The CFIA warned that people with wheat or egg allergies

Cochrane moves July 1 waste and recycling pickup to July 2 for Canada Day closure

Cochrane’s curbside waste and recycling pickup scheduled for Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, will be collected the next day, Thursday, July 2, the town said in a public notice dated June 30. The change affects residents whose pickup would normally fall on July 1 and comes because the

Timmins moves Canada Day waste and recycling pickup to July 2; several services closed July 1

Waste and recycling pickup scheduled in Timmins for Canada Day (July 1) will be collected on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and several municipal services will be closed or unavailable on July 1, the City of Timmins says. The schedule affects common city services on the holiday, including municipal offices, the

FedNor to invest $4.19M in nine initiatives in Timmins and surrounding communities

The federal government, through FedNor, is investing $4,185,028 in nine initiatives in Timmins and surrounding communities, Minister Patty Hajdu announced June 29. The funding is aimed at a mix of municipal projects, business expansion and modernization, research at Northern College, and new tourism offerings. The projects include immigration

Water service interruption scheduled June 29, 2026 on Kenneth Street and Collins Lane in Timmins’ Porcupine area

Water service will be interrupted June 29, 2026, in Timmins’ Porcupine area for properties from 126 to 225 Kenneth Street, including Collins Lane, due to scheduled water infrastructure maintenance. The interruption is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. The city