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Main Street at the Highway 11 turn-off near the Smooth Rock Falls Welcome sign will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, beginning September 15, 2025. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls issued a public notice stating that the closure is due to construction and is expected to last
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Two fires occurred on Third Avenue in Timmins on September 12 and 13, resulting in significant damage to two local businesses. Both fires are considered suspicious, according to the Timmins Police Service, which is conducting the investigation. The police report that the first fire was reported at approximately 3:00
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A recall was issued for Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva after Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) testing found possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product, a 400 g package with UPC 6 253011 500647 and best before date 2026.Aug.25 (batch number 260824.V), was distributed in Alberta and
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Industrial lots are being offered for sale or lease at the Near North Industrial Centre in Smooth Rock Falls, with prices beginning at $23,400. This information was published on the official website of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The town states that lots are available in both serviced
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Co-op brand White Tray Buns sold at three Red River Co-op Food Stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba, because they may contain milk that is not declared on the label. The recall affects 12-pack White Tray Buns with UPC 0 057316 191915, sold up
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The Timmins Police Service announced that its Emergency Response Team will conduct a training exercise on Friday, September 12, 2025, in the area of MacLean Drive between Victoria Street and Laforest Road. Residents and motorists can expect to see a heavy police presence in this area for extended periods during
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) have appointed John Wright as Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services at WAHA, according to a joint announcement released on September 12. The new position is a cross-organizational leadership role involving both WAHA and TADH. The leadership appointment relates to
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A Planning Board meeting will take place in Smooth Rock Falls on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at Town Hall. According to a notice from the municipality, the Committee of Adjustment meeting and Regular Council meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the same
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Residents in Ramore have been instructed by the Township of Black River–Matheson to boil their drinking water before use following the issuance of a boil water advisory on September 12, 2025. The advisory applies to all individuals using the municipal drinking water system in Ramore. According to the Township’
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Level Up! skilled trades career fairs will take place across Ontario from September 17 to December 12, 2025, with events scheduled in Timmins on October 15 and 16, according to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. These fairs are organized for students in grades 7 to 12,
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The Ontario government has announced that Prochain niveau! skilled trades job fairs will return this fall, with events scheduled in 12 communities between September 17 and December 12, 2025. The job fair in Timmins is set for October 15 and 16, while Sudbury will host its event on October 8
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A tahini product sold under the Shaikh Al Kar brand has been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a food recall warning issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on September 11, 2025. The affected product is a 400-gram package of Shaikh Al Kar brand Tahini, with