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

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

CFIA issues recall warning for Ola-Ola pounded yam due to undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on June 26 for Ola-Ola brand Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) IYANINSTANT after the product was found to contain milk that is not declared on the label. The warning matters for anyone with a milk allergy or sensitivity. The CFIA

CFIA recalls Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) due to container defects and spoilage

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice on June 26, 2026, for Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) due to container integrity defects and spoilage, with distribution listed as national. For shoppers and retailers in Northeast Ontario, a national distribution notice means the product could be

CFIA issues recall warning for three Salem Foods spices due to undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on June 26, 2026, for three Salem Foods brand ground spices and spice blends sold nationally because they may contain undeclared wheat, sesame and mustard. The CFIA said people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat, sesame or mustard, as

Timmins police arrest one after assault linked to reported window damage at local business

Timmins police arrested one person after an assault investigation linked to an alleged mischief incident at a local business on June 26. Police said a business owner followed the person involved, and a confrontation ended with one person injured and taken to hospital. According to the Timmins Police Service, officers

Timmins set June 26 traffic restrictions for crosswalk painting at two intersections

Temporary traffic restrictions were scheduled in Timmins on Friday, June 26, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., as city crews painted crosswalks and stop bars at two intersections: Ross Avenue at Pine Street North and Jubilee Avenue at MacLean Drive. The City of Timmins said drivers could see

Timmins opens transit survey June 25, with responses due July 10, 2026

The City of Timmins opened a public transit survey on June 25 as part of developing a new Timmins Transit Master Plan, with responses due by Friday, July 10, 2026. The city is using the survey to gather input that will be used to review the current transit system, including

Timmins launches transit master plan survey, open until July 10

The City of Timmins launched a public survey on June 25 to gather feedback for a new Timmins Transit Master Plan, with responses accepted until Friday, July 10, 2026. The city says the survey will help it assess Timmins Transit’s current network and service delivery, along with ridership trends