Federal fuel excise tax suspension extended to Jan. 31, 2027; half-rates planned for early 2027

The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel and other aviation fuel until Jan. 31, 2027, according to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The government also said it plans to charge half the regular

Smooth Rock Falls council defers Sunday arena-operations decision; sets $3,500 for October 2026 events

Smooth Rock Falls council has deferred a decision on regular Sunday arena operations at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre during the arena season while staff consult local groups that use the facility, according to the town’s meeting highlights from its Sept. 8, 2026 regular meeting. Council also approved a

Timmins developing 25-year waste plan; public surveys open until Sept. 25

The City of Timmins is developing a 25-year Waste Management Master Plan to guide how waste and diversion services will be managed through 2051. The city has opened two online surveys to collect public input, with responses accepted until Sept. 25, 2026. The plan will shape future decisions about local

CFIA recalls two Co-op Gold frozen chicken products sold in Ontario over undeclared egg

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a Class 2 recall for two Co-op Gold frozen chicken products sold in Ontario and other parts of Canada because egg is not declared on the label. The recall is dated Sept. 10, 2026, and the agency’s alert was originally published Sept.

CFIA recalls Olymel chicken breast strips over possible Listeria; product distributed in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for Olymel brand Chicken Breast Strips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and CFIA says the product was distributed in Quebec. CFIA says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.

CFIA issues recall warning for PK Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts distributed in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for PK brand Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts (65 g) distributed in Ontario and Quebec because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is Class 2 and listed under identification number RA-82611. The CFIA says food contaminated with Salmonella

CFIA recalls Rossdown black garlic chicken meal starters over undeclared soy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast products because soy is not declared on the label. The affected products were distributed nationally, and the notice was last updated Sept. 11, 2026. The CFIA notice advises people

Smooth Rock Falls posts public-skating schedule as arena opens for 2026–2027 season

Public skating is scheduled three days a week at the Smooth Rock Falls arena as it opens for the 2026–2027 season, with sessions on Wednesdays from 7:00–7:50 p.m., Fridays from 4:00–4:50 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00–10:50 a.m.

Smooth Rock Falls to temporarily close access road near Freshmart starting week of Sept. 8

Smooth Rock Falls is set to temporarily close the access road between 248 Highway 11 and 274 Highway 11 starting the week of Sept. 8, 2026, while sewer and watermain servicing is carried out for a development at 251 Highway 11. The closure affects a short roadway near the Chinese

WAHA holds beam-signing ceremony in Moosonee for hospital redevelopment

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority held a beam-signing ceremony in Moosonee on Sept. 9, where guests signed one of the final structural beams for the future regional health-care campus. The beam will be lifted into place, and the signatures will remain as part of the new hospital. The event comes

Some Cochrane waste collection routes move to Thursdays starting Oct. 8, 2026

Some Town of Cochrane households will have their regular waste pickup moved to Thursdays starting Oct. 8, 2026, based on a highlighted collection area shown on a map included with a municipal public notice. The change affects residents on several central Cochrane streets near local landmarks such as Commando Lake

Contractor-hit water line causes temporary interruption in Cochrane; town has no repair timeline

A contractor struck a water line in Cochrane on Sept. 9, 2026, causing a temporary water interruption, according to the Town of Cochrane. The town said its crews are working on repairs, but it has not provided an estimated time for the repairs to be completed. In a notice posted