CFIA recalls Les Aliments Johnvince raw pecan halves in Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 5 for Les Aliments Johnvince brand Pecans Halves Raw (230 g) because of possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA said the product was distributed in Quebec. The warning includes lot and date information that shoppers can use to

Lane reductions planned Feb. 5 on three Timmins roads for bridge and guardrail snow clearing

Lane reductions are expected on Kamiskotia Road, Municipal Road and Fredrickhouse Lake Road in Timmins on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, as the city carries out snow-clearing work on bridges and sections of guardrail. The City of Timmins says drivers should plan for delays on those routes while crews work, with

Timmins man, 20, charged after weapons call and alleged assault on Crawford Street in South Porcupine

Timmins police have charged Seth Ennis, 20, of Timmins after officers received a Feb. 3 report of a weapon and an alleged assault in the area of Crawford Street in South Porcupine. The incident led to a temporary closure in the Crawford Street area, which reopened to the public at

Crawford Street in South Porcupine reopened after weapons incident, Timmins police say

Crawford Street in South Porcupine reopened to the public at 11:26 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, after Timmins police said they had resolved a weapons-related incident. The Timmins Police Service had earlier asked the public to avoid the area while officers investigated and warned residents to expect a

Timmins police opt out of federal assault-style firearms compensation program

The Timmins Police Service will not take part in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, a Public Safety Canada program that pays eligible businesses and individuals who surrender prohibited assault-style firearms. Police announced the decision Feb. 3. The compensation program remains available through the federal government, but municipal police participation

CFIA recalls Charcuterie Perron white ham over possible metal pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Charcuterie Perron brand white ham because it may contain pieces of metal. The product was distributed in Quebec, and the recall date is Jan. 26, 2026. The recall may matter to people in Northeast Ontario who have this product at home, including

CFIA recalls Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning dated Feb. 2, 2026, for Mushmoshi brand Enoki Mushroom (200 g) because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Distribution was listed as British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories. The notice matters for shoppers because Listeria monocytogenes can cause

Cochrane mails 2026 interim tax bills; installments due February 27 and April 30

2026 interim property tax bills have been mailed to Town of Cochrane ratepayers, with installments due February 27, 2026, and April 30, 2026, according to a town notice dated January 30. The notice outlines key dates for the first part of the year’s property tax payments and lists the

Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships to run Feb. 8–15, 2026 in Timmins

The 2026 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships will be held in Timmins from Feb. 8 to Feb. 15 at the McIntyre Curling Club and the attached McIntyre Community Centre, according to a Tourism Timmins event listing. The event is expected to bring dozens of youth curling teams to Timmins for a

Ottawa commits $7.5M for Kap Paper engineering study tied to proposed MDF facility in Kapuskasing

The federal government will provide $7.5 million to Kap Paper Inc. for a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study tied to a proposed medium-density fibreboard (MDF) facility in Kapuskasing, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced Jan. 31, 2026. The funding is being delivered through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’

Smooth Rock Falls council to meet Feb. 2 at Town Hall; virtual option available

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option also available. The town posted a notice on Jan. 29 with the meeting’s time and location and noted residents can attend online

Timmins council to hold Feb. 27 meeting on zoning change for 3957 Highway 101 West

Timmins city council will hold a public meeting Feb. 27, 2026, on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 3957 Highway 101 West. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East. According to the city’s notice, the proposed amendment