Water service disruption planned for part of Young Street in South Porcupine on June 2

Water service is set to be disrupted on part of Young Street in South Porcupine on Tuesday, June 2, as the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department carries out water infrastructure maintenance. The affected area is Young Street between Rekela and Florence, and the disruption is scheduled for 9 a.

Smooth Rock Falls issues RFP for janitorial services at Town Hall and Community Centre

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a request for proposals (RFP-01-2026) for janitorial and cleaning services at the town’s Town Hall and Community Centre, with proposals due by 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. The RFP sets out who will provide routine cleaning for two

Timmins discontinues Recyclepedia app as of June 1; Circular Materials app listed as replacement

The City of Timmins has discontinued the Timmins Recyclepedia app, effective June 1, 2026, and says residents can get recycling information and collection reminders through a mobile app from Circular Materials. The change is tied to Ontario’s transition to producer responsibility for recycling. Under that system, Circular Materials is

Smooth Rock Falls closes Sixth Street near park and pool until Sept. 15

Smooth Rock Falls has closed Sixth Street between Third Avenue East and Hollywood Avenue for the summer, with the closure set to last until Sept. 15. The closed stretch runs past Liz McCafferty Park, the municipal pool and the splash pad, limiting vehicle access through that area while the road

Timmins police release area north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655 during sudden death investigation

Timmins police say they are investigating a sudden death just north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655, and that a cordoned-off area connected to the investigation was released at 7:47 p.m. on May 31, 2026. The closure affected a busy commercial area in the east end of

Timmins set to lift reduced load restrictions at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026

Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers in Timmins are set to be lifted at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026, on roads where the seasonal limits apply, according to a notice published by the City of Timmins. The seasonal limits are used during the spring thaw, when

Smooth Rock Falls sets Spring Clean-Up Week for June 2026, with community clean-up day on June 5

Spring Clean-Up Week in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin the week of June 1, 2026, and the town is also planning the Françoise Landry Community Clean-Up Day for June 5, according to its June 2026 “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The notice includes several other dates residents may want

Timmins schedules hydrant flushing in Timmins South and Schumacher June 1–30

The City of Timmins is scheduled to flush fire hydrants in Timmins South and Schumacher from June 1 to June 30, with work taking place daily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city says residents and businesses in those areas may notice short-term drops in water pressure

Timmins says bulk item collection has ended; leaf and yard waste pickup continues in Connaught area

Timmins’ bulk item collection program has ended, according to a May 29 update from the City of Timmins. The city said leaf and yard waste pickup, including branches, is still ongoing in the East Rural (Connaught) area. The city said the remaining part of the Connaught area is scheduled for

Town of Cochrane reiterates leash requirement for dogs within town limits

The Town of Cochrane says dogs must be kept on a leash at all times within town limits, unless they are in a designated off-leash area. The town posted the reminder May 28. The notice follows complaints the town said it has received about dogs not being leashed in public

Timmins posts street-sweeping routes for May 31–June 4, with overnight work ending June 3

Street sweeping is scheduled in Timmins from Sunday, May 31, to Saturday, June 6, with the city listing specific streets for overnight work from May 31 to June 3 and daytime work from May 31 to June 4. The posted schedule sets out when sweeping is expected on particular streets

Karen C. Perron, associate judge from Timmins, appointed to Ontario Superior Court in Ottawa

Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced May 29 that Karen C. Perron, an associate judge in Ottawa who is from Timmins, has been appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa. The Superior Court of Justice is Ontario’s superior trial court. Perron’s appointment fills an