Smooth Rock Falls posts unofficial list of 2026 municipal election nominations filed as of Aug. 18

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

Smooth Rock Falls offers industrial land incentives, including up to 90% purchase-price reimbursement for eligible builds

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

Olymel turkey breast roast recalled over undeclared mustard, CFIA says

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 set for full closure Aug. 18, 2026, for bridge girder installation

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 ask public to avoid Mountjoy Street South between Sterling Avenue and Mohawk Road

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,

Timmins plans chlorine contact tank cleaning at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant through Sept. 21

The City of Timmins plans to drain, clean and refill the chlorine contact tank at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 17, with the work expected to continue until on or before Sept. 21. The maintenance affects part of the plant’s disinfection

CFIA posts Class 2 recall notice for select Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini cheeses

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Aug. 7, 2026, for certain Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini cheese products because of non-pathogenic E. coli contamination, with distribution listed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice matters for shoppers and anyone serving food at home

Timmins police investigate two shootings after shots fired into home windows Aug. 16, 2026

Timmins police are investigating two shootings after shots were fired into the windows of two homes around 7 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2026. Police reported no injuries. The Timmins Police Service said the shootings led to temporary road closures on Rea Street North and Elm Street North, and investigators

CFIA recalls Mounit el Bait tahina and halva in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Mounit el Bait brand tahina and several halva products sold in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec because peanut is not declared on the label. The CFIA posted the food recall warning on Aug. 14, 2026, and lists it as a Class 1 recall.

Smooth Rock Falls posts updated list of 2026 municipal election nominations filed as of Aug. 13

Patrick Roberts and Gratien Bernier have filed nomination papers to run for mayor in Smooth Rock Falls in the 2026 municipal election, according to the town’s latest list of nominations filed. The list, which the Town of Smooth Rock Falls says is for information purposes, is marked “unofficial as

Smooth Rock Falls expects Sixth Street excavation to start soon, with section-by-section closures

Excavation is expected to begin soon on Sixth Street in Smooth Rock Falls as part of a watermain and sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, with the road to be closed in stages within the active work area between Fifth Street and Maple Avenue. For residents and drivers, the main changes will

CFIA recalls three Clément Le Gourmand meat products in Quebec over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled three Clément Le Gourmand brand processed meat products sold in Quebec because of possible Listeria contamination, according to a federal recall notice last updated Aug. 14. While the products were distributed in Quebec, the agency’s notice includes information about who may be