Smooth Rock Falls closes Sixth Street near park and pool until Sept. 15

Smooth Rock Falls has closed Sixth Street between Third Avenue East and Hollywood Avenue for the summer, with the closure set to last until Sept. 15. The closed stretch runs past Liz McCafferty Park, the municipal pool and the splash pad, limiting vehicle access through that area while the road

Timmins police release area north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655 during sudden death investigation

Timmins police say they are investigating a sudden death just north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655, and that a cordoned-off area connected to the investigation was released at 7:47 p.m. on May 31, 2026. The closure affected a busy commercial area in the east end of

Timmins set to lift reduced load restrictions at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026

Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers in Timmins are set to be lifted at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026, on roads where the seasonal limits apply, according to a notice published by the City of Timmins. The seasonal limits are used during the spring thaw, when

Smooth Rock Falls sets Spring Clean-Up Week for June 2026, with community clean-up day on June 5

Spring Clean-Up Week in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin the week of June 1, 2026, and the town is also planning the Françoise Landry Community Clean-Up Day for June 5, according to its June 2026 “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The notice includes several other dates residents may want

Timmins schedules hydrant flushing in Timmins South and Schumacher June 1–30

The City of Timmins is scheduled to flush fire hydrants in Timmins South and Schumacher from June 1 to June 30, with work taking place daily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city says residents and businesses in those areas may notice short-term drops in water pressure

Timmins says bulk item collection has ended; leaf and yard waste pickup continues in Connaught area

Timmins’ bulk item collection program has ended, according to a May 29 update from the City of Timmins. The city said leaf and yard waste pickup, including branches, is still ongoing in the East Rural (Connaught) area. The city said the remaining part of the Connaught area is scheduled for

Town of Cochrane reiterates leash requirement for dogs within town limits

The Town of Cochrane says dogs must be kept on a leash at all times within town limits, unless they are in a designated off-leash area. The town posted the reminder May 28. The notice follows complaints the town said it has received about dogs not being leashed in public

Timmins posts street-sweeping routes for May 31–June 4, with overnight work ending June 3

Street sweeping is scheduled in Timmins from Sunday, May 31, to Saturday, June 6, with the city listing specific streets for overnight work from May 31 to June 3 and daytime work from May 31 to June 4. The posted schedule sets out when sweeping is expected on particular streets

Karen C. Perron, associate judge from Timmins, appointed to Ontario Superior Court in Ottawa

Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced May 29 that Karen C. Perron, an associate judge in Ottawa who is from Timmins, has been appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa. The Superior Court of Justice is Ontario’s superior trial court. Perron’s appointment fills an

Smooth Rock Falls schedules planning board and council meeting for June 1

Smooth Rock Falls council and the town’s planning board are scheduled to meet Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The meeting is one of the few regular ways residents can follow local decisions and planning matters that may affect the community. The Town of

Cochrane minor-variance notice for June 10 lists two different start times

Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to consider a minor variance application for 1521 Concession 4 & 5 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, but the town’s posted notice lists two different start times: 7:00 p.m. at the top

Timmins says Golden Manor long-term care rebuild is nearing 90% complete, with move-in anticipated this fall

Construction of Timmins’ new Golden Manor long-term care facility is nearing 90% completion, with resident move-in and final approvals from Ontario’s Ministry of Long-Term Care anticipated this fall, the City of Timmins said in a May 29 update. The city said it has started transition planning and outreach for