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Two people were killed and two others were injured in two separate shootings in Timmins early July 31 and Aug. 1, Timmins Police Service said in a media release. Police said the two investigations are not linked. Police also said there is “no immediate threat to the public at large,
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Timmins police are investigating a homicide after responding to a shots-fired call shortly after midnight on July 31 in the area of Balsam Street North, the Timmins Police Service said. Officers found an adult male with significant injuries. He was taken to hospital in vital signs absent condition and later
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Timmins city council will hold a public meeting on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at 11 a.m. in council chambers at 220 Algonquin Blvd. East to hear public input on a proposed rezoning for 5865 King St. that would allow a dog grooming business and reduce the minimum landscaping buffer
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Timmins city council will hold a public meeting Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 1956 Government Road North. The meeting is scheduled to take place in council chambers at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East. The proposed change would allow a second residential
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall notice dated July 24, 2026, for Divya brand Cumin Powder (400 g) distributed in Ontario, citing the presence of sand. The agency’s notice says the affected product should not be used, sold, served or distributed. The recall may affect
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A Committee of Adjustment meeting and a regular council meeting are scheduled for Aug. 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall. The meetings may affect local planning and municipal decisions, and residents who want to follow along can attend in person or join virtually. Agendas
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Several City of Timmins services will be closed or unavailable on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, for the August civic holiday, including a one-day delay for some curbside garbage and recycling pickup and no Timmins Transit service. The changes affect common day-to-day services, particularly for residents who normally have Monday waste
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Northern College and Discovery Mining Ltd. announced a partnership on July 29 that includes a $5 million commitment for projects at the college’s Timmins campus, including $3 million for the Sports Dome—set to be renamed the Discovery Fieldhouse—and $2 million to co-develop an Environmental Technician program planned
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The swimming pool at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex in Timmins will be closed from Aug. 1 to Sept. 8, 2026, for annual maintenance, the City of Timmins says. The closure affects regular access to the indoor pool for more than a month and coincides with summer, when the city says
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 3 recall notification in Ontario for Our Finest brand Shrimp Ring with Mild Cocktail Sauce (240 g) due to 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone. The recall date is July 24, 2026, and the notice was originally published July 28, 2026. For shoppers and stores in
Cochrane, Ont., is seeking interim funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation and industrial users to upgrade and help maintain the municipal truck route that connects Highway 11 and Highway 652 through town, Mayor Peter Politis said in a July 26, 2026 press release. The request comes as the town
Ontario is providing $125,000 through its 2026 Experience Ontario program to the Timmins Festivals and Events Committee for the 2026 Rock on the River festival in Timmins, according to a July 25 announcement from Timmins MPP George Pirie. For Timmins residents, the funding announcement identifies provincial support tied to
Open-air burning will be allowed again in Timmins starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, when the Timmins Fire Department lifts a city-wide fire ban, the city says. The ban affects residents who use outdoor fires for activities such as campfires or yard burning. City officials
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling six Izem Energy brand energy drinks sold in Ontario and Quebec because of labelling and packaging issues. The recall is identified as RA-82381 and is dated July 15, 2026. For residents in Northeast Ontario, the UPC codes below can be used to check
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on July 24, 2026, for Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy (bar) because the products may contain pistachio that is not declared on the label. The recall involves an undeclared tree nut allergen. CFIA warned that eating the product “may cause
Open-air burning will be allowed again in Timmins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, when the Timmins Fire Department lifts the city-wide fire ban declared July 17, 2026. The fire department said the fire ban could be reinstated at any time if conditions change, meaning residents may
Jubilee Avenue will be closed between Theriault Boulevard and University Street in Timmins on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Airport Road ramp to Theriault Boulevard will also be closed during that time for pavement marking work. The temporary closures are tied
The fire ban in Smooth Rock Falls is set to be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, according to a notice from the Town of Smooth Rock Falls citing confirmation from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The change affects when residents are
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Izem Energy brand “Boisson énergisante gazeuse” drinks have been recalled in Quebec because of labelling and packaging issues. The recall is classified as Class 2, with a recall date of July 16, 2026, and identification number RA-82392. The CFIA says people and retailers should
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 3 recall notification (ID: RA-82391) for Briine brand Pacific Tide Sparkling Spring Water in 355 ml cans because of bulging cans. The recall date is July 17, 2026, and distribution is listed as Alberta. The notice includes product identification details,
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says it has broken ground on its Seniors’ Attainable Housing Project, a 20-unit rental development for adults aged 55 and older. The town’s announcement on July 22 said construction is underway and the first residents are expected to move in fall 2027. The