Canada and Ontario announce $8.7B tariff-response package, including up to $1B for Ring of Fire roads

The federal and Ontario governments announced an $8.7 billion package in Ottawa on Oct. 21 that they say is intended to support workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, with measures focused on steel, automotive manufacturing and critical minerals. The plan includes a federal commitment of up to

Emergency watermain repair on Bristol Road may affect water pressure and colour in Porcupine east of river bridge

An emergency watermain repair on Bristol Road in Timmins could cause low or fluctuating water pressure and discoloured tap water in Porcupine for homes and businesses east of the Porcupine River Bridge. The disruption began at about 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 21, and the City of Timmins estimates

Smooth Rock Falls cancels Nov. 2, 2026 regular council meeting during post-election transition

Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled its regular council meeting scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026, citing the transition between the outgoing and incoming councils following the 2026 municipal election. The cancellation means council will not hold its regular meeting that day, which may affect the timing of municipal decisions and updates

CFIA says SLY Foods is recalling freeze-dried Potato Bourguignon due to undeclared pea protein

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says SLY Foods Inc. is recalling SLY brand Freeze-dried Potato Bourguignon because the label does not declare pea protein. The agency lists the recall date as Oct. 16, 2026. The CFIA notice identifies the issue as an undeclared allergen. The agency advises people not

Smooth Rock Falls approves setback variance for attached garage at 66 Breton Crescent

Smooth Rock Falls’ Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance on Oct. 19, 2026, allowing an attached garage at 66 Breton Crescent to be built with a 0.4-metre interior side-yard setback from the east lot line, instead of the 0.9 metres required under the town’s Zoning By-law

Cochrane committee OKs reduced setbacks for new garage at Irvine Funeral Home

The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment has approved an application to reduce two zoning setbacks to allow construction of a new attached garage at Irvine Funeral Home, 70 Seventh Avenue South. The decision is dated Oct. 15, 2026, and the last day to appeal is Nov. 4, 2026.

Smooth Rock Falls suggests 4 p.m. start for trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, 2026

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is suggesting a 4 p.m. start time for trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The suggested time is not mandatory. The town posted the guidance after receiving questions from residents about when trick-or-treating begins, according to a notice on the municipal website. The

CFIA recalls One Degree Organic Foods whole wheat flour over misleading gluten-free claim

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 3 recall for One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour due to a misleading “gluten free” claim. The recall is dated Oct. 16, 2026, and the CFIA says the affected product should not be used, sold, served or distributed.

Evans St. in Timmins to close Oct. 20, 2026, to shift traffic to west side of bridge

Evans St. in Timmins will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, from north of Station St. to south of Laffin Cres., from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., though the City of Timmins notes the times may vary. The closure is tied to work on the

Two youths taken to hospital after e-bike collision at Timmins intersection, police say

Two female youths were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an e-bike collided with a motor vehicle at the intersection of Algonquin Boulevard and Preston Street in Timmins on Oct. 14, 2026, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said the crash prompted a public reminder about Ontario rules

Man dies in single-vehicle ATV crash near Delnite Road and Goldmine Road in Timmins, police say

A man died after a single-vehicle ATV crash Sunday evening, Oct. 18, near Delnite Road and Goldmine Road in Timmins, according to the Timmins Police Service. Police said officers were called at about 9:30 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive man in that area. Emergency Medical Services

Smooth Rock Falls reminds voters of scrutineer rules, clerk’s role and ballot secrecy ahead of Oct. 26 election

Smooth Rock Falls voters go to the polls on Oct. 26, 2026, and the town is reminding residents that candidates and their authorized scrutineers can observe the vote count but are not allowed to handle ballots, interfere with voting or counting, or change the results. The reminders, posted by the