CFIA recalls Hafez “Sugerless” halva sold in Ontario and B.C. over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Hafez brand “Sugerless” Halva with Date Syrup (400 g) sold in Ontario and British Columbia because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a federal recall warning last updated May 5, 2026. For shoppers, the key issue is whether this specific product is

CFIA recalls two Galerie au chocolat plant-based chocolate products over improperly declared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says two Galerie au chocolat brand plant-based chocolate products are being recalled because of improperly declared milk. The agency’s notice lists a recall date of April 30, 2026, and says it was last updated May 5, 2026. The recall matters for people with

CFIA recalls ZoRaw extra-dark chocolate over improperly declared milk allergen

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled ZoRaw brand 72% Cacao No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate – Extra Dark on May 5, 2026, citing improperly declared milk on the label. The agency lists the recall date as May 24, 2026. The recall involves an undeclared milk allergen, which can pose a risk

AlertReady test set for Smooth Rock Falls on May 7 at 1:55 p.m.

Smooth Rock Falls residents will receive a routine test message from Ontario’s AlertReady emergency alerting system on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:55 p.m. EDT. The alert is part of a scheduled test of the public warning system and is intended to confirm alerts can be delivered

Town of Cochrane accepting applications for permanent land use planner until May 21

The Town of Cochrane is accepting applications until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a permanent, full-time land use planner position. The posting is dated May 4. The planner role is part of how the town reviews development and planning proposals, including preparing reports and recommendations that

Ottawa to provide $20M for Electra refinery expansion in Temiskaming Shores

The federal government will provide $20 million to Electra Battery Materials Corporation toward a $99.4 million project to repurpose and expand the company’s existing refinery in Temiskaming Shores to produce battery-grade cobalt sulfate. The funding was announced May 4, 2026, in Temiskaming Shores by Pauline Rochefort, MP for

Evelyn Township Landfill closed until May 11 reassessment, city says

The Evelyn Township Landfill will remain closed until May 11, when it will be reassessed, according to a May 4 notice from the City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department. The city said excessive snow accumulation has made access to the site “unsafe and impractical.” The city said it will provide

City of Timmins to run property standards blitz May 11–29; free landfill load offered May 11–25

The City of Timmins will run a Property Standards Blitz from May 11 to May 29, with Enforcement Services checking exterior property conditions such as garbage and pet waste, overgrown grass or trees, and whether vacant buildings are secured. The blitz coincides with a limited-time waste drop-off offer at the

Smooth Rock Falls nominations notice lists one mayoral candidate as of May 1

As of 2:43 p.m. on May 1, Patrick Roberts was the only candidate listed for mayor on a Smooth Rock Falls “List of Nominations Filed” notice for the 2026 municipal election. The town’s notice says nominations opened May 1 and close at 2 p.m. on Aug.

CFIA recalls Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Salad due to Listeria; distributed in Alberta and B.C.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Broccoli Carbonara Pasta Salad (3.27 kg) because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, with distribution listed in Alberta and British Columbia. The agency’s notice is directed to the retail sector and includes a warning not to

CFIA recalls Salem Foods spices and blends over undeclared wheat and mustard

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on May 1, 2026, for a range of Salem Foods ground spices and spice blends sold nationally, saying the products may contain undeclared wheat and mustard (recall ID RA-82008). The CFIA says the recall is relevant for people with

Speed limit returns to 80 km/h on Timmins’ Highway 67/Municipal Road after repairs

The speed limit on Timmins’ Highway 67/Municipal Road returned to 80 km/h on May 1, 2026, after asphalt repairs were completed, the City of Timmins says. The change ends a temporary speed reduction that had been in place on part of the road during work on deteriorating asphalt.