CFIA recalls So Delicious Dairy Free salted caramel cashew frozen dessert over extraneous material

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Non-dairy Frozen Dessert, Cashew Base after reports of “plastic-like and gravel-like fragments” in the product. The agency lists the recall as Class 2 and says the product was distributed nationally. The notice may matter to residents who

Public washroom at Liz McCafferty Park pool building closed for the season in Smooth Rock Falls

The public washroom in the Municipal Pool Building at Liz McCafferty Park in Smooth Rock Falls is closed for the remainder of the season, the Town of Smooth Rock Falls said in a public notice. The closure affects people using the park and municipal pool building who would normally rely

Bill C-38 would extend fuel excise-tax suspension to Jan. 31, 2027, then halve rates through March 2027

The federal government has introduced Bill C-38, a proposal that would extend the current suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel and certain aviation fuels through Jan. 31, 2027, and then cut the tax rates in half from Feb. 1 to March 31, 2027. For people in

Timmins to lower flags Sept. 27 for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

The City of Timmins will lower flags to half-mast at all municipally owned facilities from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, to mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. The memorial day is observed annually on the last Sunday of September. It honours police and peace officers

Cochrane taking applications for committees and boards until Nov. 10, 2026

The Town of Cochrane is accepting applications from residents who want to serve on municipal committees and boards for the 2026–2030 term, with applications due by 4 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026. The town says the committees and boards provide advice and recommendations to council on municipal matters.

Pine Avenue and Maple Avenue intersection in Smooth Rock Falls to close Sept. 21–23 for storm sewer repair

The intersection of Pine Avenue and Maple Avenue in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed from about 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, until about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, for a storm sewer lateral repair, according to a notice from the Town of

Timmins police say increased presence near Mount Jamison Resort is for training on Sept. 18, 2026

Timmins residents may see an increased police presence on Kamiskotia Road near Mount Jamison Resort on Sept. 18, 2026, as the Timmins Police Service conducts Emergency Response Team training in the area. Police said the activity is part of a planned training exercise and is not connected to an active

Yotvata Caciotta Peperoncino cheese recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to Staphylococcus aureus

Yotvata brand Caciotta Peperoncino Cheese (250 g) is being recalled in Ontario and Quebec due to Staphylococcus aureus, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recall affects a dairy product sold at retail, and the CFIA has published specific package details to help shoppers identify the affected cheese. The

Timmins plans Sept. 18, 2026 water control test; Mountjoy customers west of Mattagami River Bridge may see disruptions

Timmins plans to carry out a water control test on Sept. 18, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. that could disrupt service for Mountjoy water customers west of the Mattagami River Bridge. The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department says the testing may affect water service

Smooth Rock Falls posts councillor role guide ahead of Oct. 26, 2026 municipal vote

Smooth Rock Falls has posted an election information graphic outlining the responsibilities of council members under Ontario’s Municipal Act, 2001, ahead of the municipal election scheduled for Oct. 26, 2026. In the Sept. 18 post, the town described the “Did You Know?” and “Myth vs. Fact” series as public

Timmins police post Sept. 17 notice seeking Hayden Doucet, 23, wanted on endorsed warrant

Timmins police say they are looking for 23-year-old Hayden Doucet, who is wanted on an endorsed warrant in connection with multiple sexual-related offences involving two victims, according to a notice posted Sept. 17 on the Timmins Police Service website. Police also said they have reason to believe Doucet may be

Smooth Rock Falls council meeting scheduled for Sept. 21 at Town Hall, with virtual option

Smooth Rock Falls town council is scheduled to hold a regular council meeting on Sept. 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a notice posted by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The notice also states that a virtual participation option will be available for the