Cochrane mayor proclaims Oct. 28, 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Day

Cochrane Mayor Peter Politis has proclaimed Oct. 28, 2026 as “Disability Employment Awareness Day,” in a proclamation dated Oct. 13 and posted Oct. 24 on the Town of Cochrane’s website. For residents looking for local activities tied to the date, the town’s web notice does not list any

Watermain repairs in Porcupine and South Porcupine may affect water pressure and colour on Oct. 23, 2026

Watermain repairs in Porcupine and South Porcupine on Oct. 23, 2026 may cause low or fluctuating water pressure and discoloured tap water, according to a notice from the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. Some Porcupine residents could see reduced water pressure for several more days. The city said customers

Timmins police charge 43-year-old after Oct. 20 Borden Avenue search; second resident arrested on Cochrane warrants

Timmins police say they have charged Stephan Morin, 43, with drug and weapons offences after a search warrant was carried out at a Borden Avenue address on Oct. 20 as part of a joint investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit. Police also arrested a second Timmins

Smooth Rock Falls voting day set for Oct. 26 at community centre; ID required

Voting day in Smooth Rock Falls is Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Smooth Rock Falls Community Centre (193 Gordon Ave.). The voting place will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters are required to bring identification, including “one or more pieces of acceptable ID.

Cochrane planning board approves land severance application B2026-03; appeals due Nov. 4, 2026

The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board has approved a consent (land severance) application for property owned by R. Lessard in Cochrane. Appeals must be filed by Nov. 4, 2026, according to the board’s notice of decision. The approval is conditional. Under the decision, the applicant has two years to

Water interruption scheduled Oct. 22 in Cochrane between 17th and 18th avenues, north of 7th Street

A water interruption was scheduled in Cochrane for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for customers between 17th Avenue and 18th Avenue, north of 7th Street, according to a notice from the Town of Cochrane. The town described the interruption as “unexpected.” The town

Canada and Ontario announce $8.7B tariff-response package, including up to $1B for Ring of Fire roads

The federal and Ontario governments announced an $8.7 billion package in Ottawa on Oct. 21 that they say is intended to support workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, with measures focused on steel, automotive manufacturing and critical minerals. The plan includes a federal commitment of up to

Emergency watermain repair on Bristol Road may affect water pressure and colour in Porcupine east of river bridge

An emergency watermain repair on Bristol Road in Timmins could cause low or fluctuating water pressure and discoloured tap water in Porcupine for homes and businesses east of the Porcupine River Bridge. The disruption began at about 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 21, and the City of Timmins estimates

Smooth Rock Falls cancels Nov. 2, 2026 regular council meeting during post-election transition

Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled its regular council meeting scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026, citing the transition between the outgoing and incoming councils following the 2026 municipal election. The cancellation means council will not hold its regular meeting that day, which may affect the timing of municipal decisions and updates

CFIA says SLY Foods is recalling freeze-dried Potato Bourguignon due to undeclared pea protein

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says SLY Foods Inc. is recalling SLY brand Freeze-dried Potato Bourguignon because the label does not declare pea protein. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 16, 2026. The CFIA notice identifies the issue as an undeclared allergen. The agency advises people not

Smooth Rock Falls approves setback variance for attached garage at 66 Breton Crescent

Smooth Rock Falls’ Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance on Oct. 19, 2026, allowing an attached garage at 66 Breton Crescent to be built with a 0.4-metre interior side-yard setback from the east lot line, instead of the 0.9 metres required under the town’s Zoning By-law

Cochrane committee OKs reduced setbacks for new garage at Irvine Funeral Home

The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment has approved an application to reduce two zoning setbacks to allow construction of a new attached garage at Irvine Funeral Home, 70 Seventh Avenue South. The decision is dated Oct. 15, 2026, and the last day to appeal is Nov. 4, 2026.