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College Street in Timmins’ north end will be closed between Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for an emergency watermain break repair. The City of Timmins says the work will also close parts of Airport Road and Theriault
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 18 for Mahrousa brand tahina (tahini) after the product tested positive for possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA listed Alberta as the product’s distribution area. While the recall notice does not list any distribution in Ontario, the
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Ross Avenue, Murray Street and Gordon Street in Timmins were closed on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an emergency watermain break repair, according to the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. The city said the repair work could also affect nearby water service, with
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An extreme cold weather alert has been issued in Timmins for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -21 overnight, inclusive of wind chill. People requiring emergency shelter can go to 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance. The City of Timmins warned that exposure to extreme cold
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Timmins city council approved a Housing Community Improvement Plan on Feb. 18, 2026, that includes three municipal grant and rebate programs for housing projects that add new dwelling units in the city. The plan sets out rules for who can apply and what kinds of housing projects may qualify, ranging
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Smooth Rock Falls has released its Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2025 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, showing total payments of $64,989.74 to members of council. The total includes $60,460.50 in remuneration and $4,529.24 in expenses. The statement lists what
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Timmins city council has approved a new Housing Community Improvement Plan that includes three incentive programs — the Per Door Grant Program, the Tax Increment Rebate Program and the Municipal Fee Rebate Program — according to a Feb. 18 announcement by the City of Timmins. The plan sets out how eligible residential
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Smooth Rock Falls, Ont., has moved the start time for its regular council meetings to 6 p.m., from 6:30 p.m., effective immediately. The change affects when residents can watch or attend council discussions and decisions, which are typically held on a set schedule. According to a notice
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Timmins Fire Department crews brought a fire at a two-storey, multi-unit residential building on Lion’s Crest Lane in Schumacher under control at about 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, according to a city news release. The department said residents from the building’s main-floor and basement units evacuated before
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The City of Timmins says it will shut down water service in parts of the city on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to repair an emergency watermain break on Theriault Boulevard at Airport Road/Jubilee Street West and on College Street between Airport
Smooth Rock Falls town council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option available. Regular council meetings are where council conducts municipal business and considers items on its agenda. According to a notice posted by
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says TS brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp (Size: 3L) is being recalled due to 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone contamination. The agency’s notification lists distribution in Quebec and says the notice is intended for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Recalls involving food served through institutions can affect suppliers
Smooth Rock Falls posted on Feb. 11 that it received a $50,000 contribution from Gemini-SRF Power Corporation. The town described the contribution as part of Gemini-SRF Power Corporation’s annual support for capital projects and municipal improvements. The town’s post did not say when the money was provided
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Class 3 recall notification for 40-pound cases of “Chicken Wings Split” due to semicarbazide contamination, dated Feb. 10, 2026. CFIA said the product was distributed in Quebec and the notice targets hotels, restaurants and institutions. For Northeast Ontario residents, the notice may
City of Timmins Environmental Services says it will carry out an emergency watermain break repair in Schumacher on Feb. 13, 2026, affecting Fourth Avenue from Ponderosa to Veterans between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The city says homeowners and businesses in the area may see short-term water service
The Town of Cochrane’s municipal office reopened to the public on Feb. 10, 2026, after it was closed because of a fire in a neighbouring building. The reopening restores in-person access to municipal services, including council meetings, after the temporary closure. Municipal services have resumed normal operations and regular
Timmins Police Service is investigating a weapons-related incident reported Feb. 12, 2026, in the Laidlaw area after officers found an adult with serious injuries to the leg inside a residence and transported the person to hospital, police said. The incident is under investigation by the service’s Criminal Investigation Division,
The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, saying temperatures are expected to drop to -20 overnight, including wind chill. Extreme cold alerts can affect people who are outdoors for extended periods and those without reliable heat or shelter, and the city also
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau will travel to Rouyn-Noranda, Que., to meet with the city’s economic partners and representatives from the education sector, following a Feb. 4 visit to Timmins by Rouyn-Noranda Mayor Gilles Chapadeau and a delegation, the City of Timmins said. In a statement posted on the city’
Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall and the community arena will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, for the Family Day long weekend. Regular operating hours are scheduled to resume Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The closure was posted in a notice on the Town of Smooth Rock Falls website.
Timmins Public Works crews are scheduled to begin a city-wide snow plowing operation at 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and the work is expected to last all evening and into the day. For residents, the notice coincides with Timmins’ winter overnight street-parking rules, which restrict when vehicles