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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has published a “Myth vs. Fact” infographic that says council must consider more than the popularity of a request when making municipal decisions, listing five factors: legislation, financial impact, community-wide interest, existing commitments and long-term impact. The infographic addresses a common misconception about how
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Northern College has adopted the slogans “GO NORTH” and “STAY NORTH” as part of a five-year marketing and student recruitment strategy for its campuses in Timmins, Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Moosonee. The college announced the branding plan Oct. 15. The new slogans are expected to show up in Northern College
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Work to replace a watermain valve in Porcupine is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2026, with possible water service disruption from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on parts of Rekela Street and Young Street, the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department said. The city said people in the
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Waste collection scheduled for Tuesday in Timmins was still ongoing as of 3:42 p.m., the City of Timmins said in an update posted Oct. 13. The city asked residents to keep their waste carts at the curb while collection continues. In the same notice, the City of Timmins
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Smooth Rock Falls has posted an election-season notice reminding residents that municipal council decisions are limited by law, funding and required procedures, ahead of the town’s municipal election on Oct. 26, 2026. The town’s message is aimed at setting expectations around campaign promises and new ideas, stating that
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Kevin’s Natural Foods Turkey Gravy because it contains mustard that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, according to the agency’s recall notice. The CFIA warning
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Redpath brand Medium Sugar sold in 20-kilogram bags is being recalled in Ontario and Quebec because it may contain pieces of metal. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 8, 2026. The notice is directed at hotels, restaurants and institutions, and the agency
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Smooth Rock Falls posted two municipal election information graphics on its website on Oct. 9, ahead of election day on Oct. 26, 2026. The graphics outline what happens after the election and summarize how council decisions are made. For residents following local issues, the material lays out how authority works
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Smooth Rock Falls’ Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 142 First Avenue, to consider a minor variance for 66 Breton Crescent that would allow an attached garage to be built with a smaller setback than
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Dubord & Rainville Inc. has recalled Kara Food brand Poulet Tandoori after mustard was not declared on the label, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a notice. The product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice is directed at hotels, restaurants and institutions. The agency said the affected
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 8, 2026, for Nora’s Mint Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert after tests found it contains undeclared peanut; the 500 mL product has UPC 6 27843 81424 5 and code TG-BF093T with BBD:03APR2028, and it was distributed
Two Timmins residents have been charged after Timmins Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police officers executed a search warrant at a home on Balsam Street North in Timmins on Oct. 8, 2026, according to Timmins police. Police allege the search was part of a joint investigation into drug trafficking in
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President’s Choice English-Style Gingersnap Cookies (350 g) because they may contain metal wire, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall is dated Oct. 6, 2026, and the product was distributed nationally. For Northeast Ontario residents, the recall may affect anyone who
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Ashoka brand Masala Paneer Kathi Roll due to undeclared sesame, according to a notice posted Oct. 7. The agency said the recall applies to product distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, and it is instructing retail outlets as well as hotels, restaurants
Bahía Paloma Grapefruit Paloma Agave Spirit Cocktail and Easy Vodka Raspberry Lemonade Alcoholic Beverage are being recalled in Alberta due to spoilage, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice last updated Oct. 7, 2026. The CFIA said the issue involves non-harmful microbial contamination related to quality or spoilage, and
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling SeaQuest Shrimp Ring with Mild Cocktail Sauce and President’s Choice Black Tiger Shrimp with Mild Cocktail Sauce across Canada due to undeclared mustard. The agency published the notification on Oct. 6, and lists the recall date as Oct. 1, 2026. The recall
The Town of Cochrane is hiring a part-time guest services team member for the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, with pay listed at $18.21 to $20.59 an hour and a schedule of about eight hours per week. The posting is dated Oct. 6, 2026, and remains open until the
Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The notice may affect residents who planned to visit Town Hall that day. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls also said the community arena will remain open on its regular schedule. The town
The Arctic Riders Snowmobile Club received $3,500 in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funding to support fabrication of a welcome sign at Kelly Park, the Town of Smooth Rock Falls said Oct. 6, 2026. The funding and sign are part of the town’s MAT program and are intended to
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 3, 2026, for Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored because the product contains milk that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed nationally, including online. The notice is aimed at
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 3, 2026, for Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) because the product contains wheat that is not declared on the label. The agency listed distribution in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan; Ontario was not listed. The CFIA said