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Timmins police are investigating damage to a hydro line beneath the Riverside Bridge near the Mattagami boat launch, believed to have occurred about 1 a.m. on Aug. 18, 2026. Police are trying to identify the person they believe damaged the line. The Timmins Police Service says the damaged line
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Aug. 21, 2026, for Kim Phat brand Seafood Medley sold in Quebec after the agency found undeclared egg, fish, soy and wheat. The CFIA warned that people who are allergic or sensitive to egg, fish, soy or wheat could
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled OneTang brand Walnut Soft Candy with Black Sesame because of the presence of stones, according to the agency’s recall notice dated Aug. 20, 2026. The product was distributed in Ontario and Manitoba. For residents who may have purchased the candy, the CFIA
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has recalled two corn dog products sold under the Compliments and Selection brands because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The CFIA lists the recall date as Aug. 13, 2026, and as of Aug. 21, 2026, it lists distribution as Quebec. The
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Cardinal Roadhouse Chicken Burgers due to undeclared egg, with distribution listed in Ontario, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador. The recall is dated Aug. 20, 2026, and the CFIA’s notice was last updated Aug. 21, 2026. Egg is a priority allergen,
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Ross Avenue in Timmins will be closed to traffic between Toke Street and Harmony Avenue on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. The temporary closure may affect local driving routes during the morning and early afternoon, particularly for
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Garbage and recycling pickup in Cochrane that would normally take place on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, will be collected a day later on Tuesday, Sept. 8, because the town’s Infrastructure Services will be closed for Labour Day. The one-day shift affects residents whose regular collection day is Monday, and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is asking residents to share ideas for upcoming community events, activities and celebrations through a “Community Event Poll,” according to a notice posted on the town’s website on Aug. 20. The town’s notice lists several types of activities it is considering and
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The first bridge on Red Pine Road North south of Highway 11 in Smooth Rock Falls, south of Sydere Road, is restricted to light vehicles only, with a maximum weight of five tonnes, until further notice. The restriction affects traffic on Red Pine Road North at the bridge crossing and
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Parts of Airport Road and College Street in Timmins are set to close Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, for crosswalk pavement marking work, with Airport Road scheduled to close from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and College Street from 9 a.m. to noon. The closures may affect
Temporary road closures are scheduled in Timmins on Thursday, Aug. 20, to allow crews to complete crosswalk pavement markings, the City of Timmins Public Works department said. The work will close sections of Airport Road and College Street during the morning. The city said motorists should use alternate routes where
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 19, 2026, for four Wu Xian Zhai brand products distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan because they contain undeclared wheat. The CFIA said the recall applies to people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat,
A planned full closure of Brunette Road in Timmins is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, as the city carries out overnight storm infrastructure work. The City of Timmins said the closure is expected to run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., though
Timmins fire crews evacuated tenants from a three-storey, multi-unit residential building at the corner of Bruce Avenue and Crawford Street on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after responding to reports of smoke at about 3:46 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. No injuries were reported. Some residents were displaced
Registration for fall private swim lessons at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool in Timmins opens Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The city has also set a separate registration date for its community swimming lessons this fall, which affects families planning ahead for different types of swim
Timmins police will close Aunor Beach Road and the surrounding area to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, while officers conduct an evidence search. The closure means access to the beach will be restricted during those two days, which could affect people planning to
Smooth Rock Falls has posted an unofficial list of nomination papers filed for the 2026 municipal election for mayor and councillor, current as of 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 18, with nominations open until 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026. The list gives residents an early look at
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says industrial land is available for sale and short-term leasing at the Near North Industrial Centre, and that buyers who build within two years may be eligible to have up to 90% of the land purchase price reimbursed. The town posted the offer in
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Olymel S.E.C/L.P. is recalling Olymel Cooked Turkey Breast Roast Honey & Dijon because it may contain undeclared mustard. The agency classified it as a Class 1 recall and said the product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
Evans Street in Timmins will be fully closed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bridge girder installation as part of the Evans Street bridge replacement project, according to a City of Timmins notice. The closure will cover Evans Street from north of Station
Timmins Police Service is asking the public to avoid Mountjoy Street South between Sterling Avenue and Mohawk Road due to a heavy police presence as officers respond to an ongoing incident. Police said there is no current threat to public safety. The advisory affects traffic in that part of Timmins,