Timmins issues extreme cold weather alert for March 26; -25 expected overnight, inclusive of wind chill

The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, March 26, with temperatures expected to drop to -25 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. The city said extreme cold can create health risks for people who are outdoors for long periods or who do not have adequate shelter,

Reduced-load limits for commercial vehicles to take effect April 3 on some Timmins roads

Reduced-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers are set to take effect in Timmins on Friday, April 3, 2026, on specific highways and streets listed under Schedule A of By-law 2006-6275. According to the City of Timmins, the seasonal limits are intended to protect roads and highways during the

CFIA recalls Bokkie’s Biltong Bobotie in Ontario over undeclared wheat and gluten

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice in Ontario for Bokkie’s Biltong brand Bobotie because the product contains undeclared wheat and gluten. The recall date listed by the agency is March 23, 2026. The notice is relevant for people with wheat or gluten allergies or sensitivities,

Cochrane committee to consider minor variance for 144 Fourth Street West on April 8

Falcon Investment Inc. has filed a minor variance application for 144 Fourth Street West in Cochrane that will be considered by the town’s committee of adjustment on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue. The application asks the committee to approve

Timmins reschedules snow removal on Fourth Avenue in Schumacher to March 26

The City of Timmins has rescheduled day-shift snow removal on Fourth Avenue in Schumacher between Boundry Lane and Ponderosa Street to Thursday, March 26, 2026. The change is part of adjustments the city says it is making to its snow-removal schedule for the week of March 22, 2026. In a

Timmins approves $4.95M plus HST contract to line Riverside Drive watermains, rehab South Porcupine section

Timmins city council has approved a $4,950,000 plus HST contract with Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. to line watermains along Riverside Drive from Shirley Street to the Mattagami River Bridge, and to rehabilitate a smaller watermain section in an easement between Shamrock Avenue and Dome Avenue in South Porcupine. The

Timmins council approves contracts for Evans Street bridge replacement and Golden Avenue bridge repairs in South Porcupine

Timmins city council has approved two bridge contracts in South Porcupine—one to replace the Evans Street bridge and another to rehabilitate the Golden Avenue bridge—according to a City of Timmins news release posted March 25. The city said there is no direct detour for the Evans Street bridge

Smooth Rock Falls advances proposed 20-unit seniors’ housing project on Catherine Street

Smooth Rock Falls council has authorized staff to move ahead with a design-build contract for a proposed 20-unit seniors’ housing building on Catherine Street, as the project moves into planning and regulatory approvals, according to a town announcement dated March 25, 2026. The proposal outlines a new independent-living facility intended

Timmins council hires consultant for 20- to 25-year Timmins Transit master plan

Timmins City Council has approved a Timmins Transit master plan to guide transit service planning and related decisions over the next 20 to 25 years, awarding the work to Gannett Fleming Canada ULC for $148,886 plus HST. The plan will shape how the city reviews and updates bus service

Certain 2-litre Farmers, Québon and Natrel milk recalled over possible glass pieces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled several 2-litre Farmers, Québon and Natrel milk products on March 25 because they may contain pieces of glass. For shoppers in Northeast Ontario, the agency listed one affected product as being distributed nationally, meaning it could have been sold locally. The other recalled products

Cochrane to hold April 13, 2026 public session on Official Plan review

Cochrane council and the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a public information session on Monday, April 13, 2026, as part of a review and update of the area’s Official Plan. The session is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Commando Pavilion, 226 Fifth Street,

Timmins council designates Pine Street South as temporary encampment location for spring and summer 2026

Timmins city council has approved using municipal property on Pine Street South as a temporary designated encampment location for spring and summer 2026, according to a City of Timmins news release. The city said the decision is intended to reduce the number of tents in parks and other public spaces