Ontario government says Northern College in Timmins will receive $10.7 million under new funding model

The Ontario government says it will provide $10.7 million to Northern College in Timmins under a new postsecondary funding model announced Sept. 25, 2026. The funding is part of the province’s new postsecondary funding model, which the government says will raise operating grants and add seats starting in

Boil water advisory issued for users west of Mattagami River Bridge in Timmins after pressure loss

Timmins residents and businesses west of the Mattagami River Bridge are under a precautionary boil water advisory effective 2 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2026, after a loss of water pressure during a planned water valve replacement, according to the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health. For households and

CFIA recalls Go! Beanz roasted broadbeans in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notification for Go! Beanz Roasted Broadbeans in Ketchup and Salt & Pepper flavours distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, citing undeclared milk. The CFIA lists the recall date as Sept. 22, 2026. The notice matters for shoppers in those provinces

Smooth Rock Falls says municipal election signs are being removed or laid down

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says it has become aware that some municipal election signs are being “removed or laid down,” and warns that removing or tampering with signs without authorization may constitute a criminal offence. In a public notice dated Sept. 24, the town said it will contact

Timmins fire destroys home on Kraft Creek Road; dog treated for minor injuries

A residence on Kraft Creek Road in Timmins was destroyed by a fire Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, and a dog was taken to a veterinarian with minor injuries, according to the Timmins Fire Department. The department said it received the call at about 4:38 p.m., and no one

Smooth Rock Falls says Caisse Alliance donated $1,000 toward spruce for future community Christmas tree

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says Caisse Alliance has donated $1,000 toward the purchase of a spruce tree that the town intends to use as a permanent community Christmas tree. The donation and the town’s plan for the tree were shared in a town notice posted online

CFIA recalls Chungjungwon Sunchang Ssamjang in 14 kg size over undeclared peanut

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for Chungjungwon brand Sunchang Ssamjang (seasoned bean paste) in a 14 kg format because peanut is not declared on the label. The product was distributed in Ontario and New Brunswick, and the CFIA lists the recall date as Sept.

CFIA recalls Richters dried lemongrass sold online in Ontario due to stones

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a recall notification dated Sept. 23, 2026, for Richters brand dried lemongrass sold online in Ontario, citing the presence of stones. For people who bought herbs or spices online, the notice provides a specific lot number to check to avoid using a product

Smooth Rock Falls gives $2,269.05 in MAT funding to minor hockey 4-on-4 tournament

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls provided $2,269.05 in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funding to Smooth Rock Falls Minor Hockey for its annual 4-on-4 Hockey Tournament, held Sept. 19, 2026, in Smooth Rock Falls. The funding is part of the town’s 2026 MAT program. In its announcement,

Smooth Rock Falls says $1,255.15 grant will pay for materials to make new cemetery crosses

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says it received $1,255.15 from SADC North Claybelt CFDC through its Special Initiative Fund to buy materials for a cemetery cross replacement project. The work affects the town’s municipal cemetery, where the town says deteriorated grave markers are being replaced with

Cochrane schedules Sept. 28–Oct. 28, 2026 replacement of Concession 6&7 (Lillabelle Lake) Bridge; no through access

The Concession 6&7 Bridge, also known as the Lillabelle Lake Bridge, is scheduled to be replaced from Monday, Sept. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, and through access will not be permitted at the bridge during the work, according to the Town of Cochrane. The bridge is currently

Smooth Rock Falls sets Oct. 26, 2026 municipal election day; advance voting scheduled Oct. 3

Smooth Rock Falls will hold its 2026 municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, with voting scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the SRF Community Centre. An advance voting day is set for Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 5 p.m., also at the community centre.