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The Black River-Matheson Public Library will hold a Kids Club during July at the Matheson location, with activities taking place each Tuesday and Thursday. According to the schedule posted by the Township of Black River-Matheson, the following events are planned: * July 8: Trivia Day, featuring word puzzles, mystery puzzles, and
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Premier Doug Ford issued a statement from Toronto on July 1 in recognition of Canada Day, extending greetings to people in Ontario and across the country. The statement marks Canada Day as a time for communities to gather and celebrate. Ford said that recent months have seen Canadians demonstrate renewed
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Expect a warm Wednesday with daytime highs across Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Iroquois Falls in the mid-to-high 20s (°C), climbing to 28°C in many spots. Humidity will make it feel a bit warmer, but skies will be mainly sunny, with a few clouds rolling through
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It’s a warm start to July across the Northeast and NEOn region. This Tuesday, expect mainly sunny skies with highs reaching 25–27°C in Timmins, Kapuskasing, Iroquois Falls, Hearst, and the surrounding towns. Winds will be light, offering a pleasant breeze throughout the day. Tonight, temperatures cool to
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All landfill sites in the Township of Black River-Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to a public notice issued by township clerk Hong Ji Lei on June 30. The closure falls on Canada Day, a statutory holiday observed across Canada. Residents seeking to use landfill facilities
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall warning on June 29, 2025, for several Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushroom products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were distributed in Ontario and Quebec. According to the CFIA, food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a Summer Kids Program to be held on Friday, June 4, 2025. According to a public notice posted on the township’s website and a flyer, the event will take place at the arena and is open to children aged six and older.
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Residents across Northeast Ontario can expect a cool and cloudy start to the week. Around Timmins, Monday will be mainly cloudy with a high near 19°C, while Kapuskasing and Hearst will see similar conditions with some scattered showers expected through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds will be
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Northeast Ontario is waking up to a mix of sun and scattered cloud today, with temperatures expected to reach highs near 24°C by the afternoon. Areas like Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Kirkland Lake will be enjoying light winds, but keep an eye out for a possible afternoon shower or
Local news for Hearst, Timmins, Cochrane, and all Northeastern Ontario
Timmins Police Service has identified a youth as the individual responsible for a series of intentional motor vehicle collisions that took place during the early morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, causing significant property damage along Riverside Drive and surrounding areas in Timmins. This information is important to local residents,
Expect a mild Saturday across Northeast Ontario. Morning temperatures are sitting around 15°C, with a high this afternoon near 20°C. Light winds from the north will keep it comfortable, but skies will be mainly cloudy, especially by this afternoon, and there’s a good chance of showers developing
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a request for proposals for RFP 2025-06, seeking contractor bids to renovate and upgrade the arena timekeeper and player penalty boxes at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre. The deadline to submit proposals is July 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. The Town
The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced in its July Citizen's Corner newsletter that Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. According to the newsletter, regular municipal services will resume on Wednesday, July 2. The newsletter also includes a reminder
Recycling collection in Smooth Rock Falls will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025, instead of Tuesday, July 1, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The change was announced by the town after Canada Day was scheduled on the regular recycling pick-up
The Timmins Police Service and Cochrane District Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for multiple intentional vehicle collisions that caused major property damage along Riverside Drive in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The incident has significant community impact,
Expect a mix of sun and cloud across Northeast Ontario today, with daytime highs around 21°C from Timmins through Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Iroquois Falls. Winds stay light, coming from the southeast at 10–15 km/h. It should feel pleasant, but the UV index is high, so sunscreen is
Kapuskasing Town Council has appointed Chantal Guillemette as Chief Administrative Officer, according to a media release issued by the Town on June 26, 2025. The appointment followed a formal recruitment process, with a hiring committee consisting of Councillors Dinnissen, Munnoch, and the Mayor, and consultation with the full Council, according
An application for land severance is scheduled to be reviewed by the Township of Black River-Matheson Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday, July 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., according to a public notice issued by the municipality. The hearing is set to take place in the upstairs hall of
A special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is set for Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, with both in-person and online access available, according to a notice issued by the municipality. This
The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that the municipal pool at 114 Sixth Street opened for the 2025 summer season on June 26, according to information published by the Town. The opening is relevant to residents seeking indoor and outdoor recreation during the summer months. The
Payroll employment in Canada was largely unchanged in April 2025, with 6,200 fewer employees receiving pay and benefits from employers compared to March, according to Statistics Canada figures released June 26. Over the past year, payroll employment rose by 30,400, an increase of 0.2%. The report is