Smooth Rock Falls starts construction on 20-unit seniors housing project, move-in expected fall 2027

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says it has broken ground on its Seniors’ Attainable Housing Project, a 20-unit rental development for adults aged 55 and older. The town’s announcement on July 22 said construction is underway and the first residents are expected to move in fall 2027. The

CFIA recalls Westside Sauce Peanut Thai sold online in several provinces due to spoilage

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall notice for Westside Sauce brand Peanut Thai (237 mL) sold online in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan because of spoilage. The recall date is July 22, 2026. The notice matters for anyone who bought the sauce online, since

Driver issued three offence notices after Timmins police spot ATV without plates near Gold Mine and Vipond roads

Timmins police say a driver was issued three provincial offence notices after officers saw the person operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) without licence plates near Gold Mine Road and Vipond Road on July 20. The incident is a reminder for local ATV riders that traffic and registration rules can apply

Smooth Rock Falls residents warned of possible loud pipeline blowdown noise on Aug. 25, 2026

TC Energy is scheduled to carry out routine pipeline maintenance in the Smooth Rock Falls area on Aug. 25, 2026, starting at 8 a.m., and the Town of Smooth Rock Falls says residents may hear a loud “blowdown” noise during the work. The town said the sound may be

ATV rollover on Brundy Avenue in Timmins sends driver to hospital; police lay charge and issue licence suspension

An ATV driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a rollover on Brundy Avenue in Timmins at about 8:57 p.m. on July 20, 2026, Timmins police say. Police say their investigation led to a charge of failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and a

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall closed Aug. 3; council meetings set for Aug. 4 and 17

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall will be closed Aug. 3, 2026, for the Civic Holiday, and town council is scheduled to meet Aug. 4 and Aug. 17, both at 6 p.m., according to the town’s August “Citizen’s Corner” notice. The notice also includes dates tied to the

Timmins named one of 10 communities in national initiative on hate and discrimination response

The City of Timmins announced July 21 that Timmins has been selected as one of 10 communities across Canada to participate in a national initiative led by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities aimed at strengthening local responses to hate, discrimination, polarization and other forms of community harm. For residents,

Smooth Rock Falls notice lists two nominations filed as of July 20 (unofficial)

A Town of Smooth Rock Falls notice lists two nominations filed for the 2026 municipal election as of 12:36 p.m. on July 20, 2026 (unofficial). Patrick Roberts is listed as a candidate for Mayor, and Jean-Marie (Joe) Couture is listed as a candidate for Councillor. The notice is

CFIA recalls two Goodfood meatball meals sold online in Quebec over undeclared egg and sesame

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says two Goodfood meatball meals sold online in Quebec are being recalled because they contain undeclared egg and sesame seeds. The agency lists the recall date as July 11, 2026, and says the alert was published July 20. The issue involves allergens that are not

Smooth Rock Falls sets July 20 planning board and council meeting

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a Planning Board and regular council meeting Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a notice posted by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The meeting combines a Planning Board session and a regular council meeting, both of

Town of Cochrane CFO/Treasurer job posting shows two different application deadlines

The Town of Cochrane’s website posting for a permanent, full-time Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer lists two different application deadlines: end of day Friday, July 24, 2026, and Aug. 10, 2026. The conflicting dates matter for anyone considering applying, because the same posting gives different closing timelines in different sections

CFIA recalls various processed meat products sold online and in Quebec over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for various brands of processed meat products sold online and in Quebec because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The notice was last updated July 17, 2026. The agency says pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems