Smooth Rock Falls rezones seven Catharine Street lots to allow 20-unit seniors’ rowhouse

Smooth Rock Falls council passed Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2026-62 on Aug. 4, rezoning seven Catharine Street properties to allow a 20-unit rowhouse development intended for seniors. The change sets the zoning rules that would apply to the project, including site-specific standards for things like setbacks and parking. Residents who

WAHA says Moosonee Mental Health Department has temporarily moved to Government Building on Revillion Road

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) says its Mental Health Department in Moosonee has temporarily relocated to the Government Building at 34 Revillion Road, effective Aug. 4. The move changes where clients go for in-person services, and WAHA did not provide an end date for the temporary relocation in its

Lane reductions in effect at Ross Avenue and Toke Street in Timmins during curb and median work

Temporary lane reductions are in place at Ross Avenue and Toke Street in Timmins while city crews extend the curbs and install a raised median. The work affects a well-used stretch of Ross Avenue, and drivers can expect the lane reduction east of Toke Street to start farther back than

Timmins schedules School Road watermain test shutdown Aug. 5-6

Residents and businesses on School Road in Timmins between Leonard Avenue and Riverside Drive will experience a loss of water pressure and may see discoloured water during a scheduled watermain test shutdown from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, to 1 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, the

Timmins police identify victim in July 31 homicide on Balsam Street North

Timmins police have identified the victim in a homicide reported on Balsam Street North in the early morning of July 31, 2026, as Jason Oliver Bartley, 31, of the Toronto area. The identification is part of an ongoing investigation, and police are asking anyone with information who has not yet

CFIA recalls Coaticook white cheddar products in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a food recall warning on Aug. 3 for several Coaticook brand white cheddar products distributed in Quebec due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The warning matters for older adults and others at higher risk of serious illness. The CFIA says pregnant women, older

Two Timmins residents charged with first-degree murder in Aug. 1 Rea Street South shooting

Timmins police say two Timmins residents have been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder following a shooting in the area of Rea Street South on Aug. 1, 2026. Police said one man, identified as 32-year-old Cole Lefaive, died and a second victim remains in hospital with

CFIA recalls Hershey’s Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate over undeclared almonds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Hershey’s Kisses – Creamy Milk Chocolate because the candy may contain almonds that are not declared on the label. The recall, last updated Aug. 1, applies to 104 g and 200 g packages sold nationally with a best-before date of 2027 JN

Timmins police investigating Aug. 1 shooting near Rea Street South as homicide

One man has died and two others were taken to hospital after a shooting shortly after midnight on Aug. 1, 2026, near Rea Street South and Belanger Avenue in Timmins, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said they are investigating the incident as a homicide and asked the public

Two people killed and two injured in separate Timmins shootings July 31 and Aug. 1, police say

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,

Timmins police investigate homicide after shots fired reported near Balsam Street North

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

Timmins to hold Sept. 4 public meeting on rezoning request for 5865 King St. dog grooming business

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