Timmins police charge 16-year-old after ATV arrest on Essa Avenue in South Porcupine

Timmins police say a 16-year-old ATV driver was arrested on Essa Avenue in South Porcupine and charged during traffic patrols prompted by public complaints about off-road vehicles on local roads. The police service published details of the arrest in a July 13, 2026 release. The Timmins Police Service said it

CFIA recalls Highgate Tender Meats Honey garlic sausage in Ontario over undeclared wheat

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 1 food recall in Ontario for Highgate Tender Meats Ltd. Honey garlic sausage because it contains undeclared wheat, according to a recall warning posted July 10, 2026. The recall date is listed as July 9, 2026. The CFIA warning says

CFIA recalls Chongqing Hot and Sour Sauce for undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning on July 10, 2026, for Chongqing Hot and Sour Sauce because it contains peanut that is not declared on the label. The CFIA said people with peanut allergies or sensitivities could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they

Timmins hydrant replacement July 13 may disrupt water service on parts of Hemlock Street North and Brousseau Avenue

Water service may be disrupted in Timmins on Monday, July 13, 2026, while the city replaces a fire hydrant near Hemlock Street North and Brousseau Avenue, according to a notice from the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department. The work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.

Cochrane Child Care Centre posting seeks temporary Teacher’s Aid; applications due July 24

A full-time temporary Teacher’s Aid position is open at the Cochrane Child Care Centre in Cochrane, with applications due by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2026, according to a Town of Cochrane job posting. The posting lists a pay range of $24.12 to $25.28 per hour,

CFIA recalls three The Butcher Barn meat products in Ontario for undeclared mustard and soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on July 9 for three The Butcher Barn brand meat products distributed in Ontario because they contain mustard and soy that are not declared on the label. CFIA said the undeclared allergens could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction

Schumacher may see low water pressure or discoloured tap water July 10 during pump station maintenance

Schumacher homes and businesses may see low water pressure or brown or rust-coloured tap water on July 10 as the City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department carries out scheduled pump station maintenance from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city says the work is expected to affect all

Traffic disruptions planned at four Second Avenue intersections in Timmins on July 9, 2026

Temporary traffic disruptions are planned at four Second Avenue intersections in Timmins on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for pavement marking, with work scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The City of Timmins says crews will be painting crosswalks and stop bars, and that drivers should

Town of Cochrane says flammable liquids should not go in household garbage

The Town of Cochrane issued a hazardous-waste reminder on July 7, telling residents not to put solvents, paints, fuels, gun wash products or other flammable liquids in regular household garbage. The town said residents can drop off these materials in a designated hazardous-waste collection bin at the Public Works Office,

Smooth Rock Falls to hold Aug. 4 public meeting on Catharine Street rezoning for 20-unit seniors’ rowhouses

Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, about a proposed zoning by-law amendment for Catharine Street. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 142 First Avenue. The meeting concerns a request to change zoning on several Catharine

Water main test shutdown scheduled for July 7, 2026 on Jubilee Avenue West in Timmins

The City of Timmins says it will conduct a water main test shutdown on Jubilee Avenue West from Melrose Boulevard to Rea Street North on July 7, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents and businesses in that stretch of Jubilee Avenue West may experience lower

Northern College finalizes two MOUs with universities in the Philippines

Northern College finalized two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on July 7 with Ateneo de Davao University and Asia Pacific College, both in the Philippines. The agreements set out areas where the schools plan to work together, including educational exchanges, access to Northern College programming and training, and collaboration related to