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Construction has started on a planned commercial truck stop development in Smooth Rock Falls along Highway 11, a project led by RJ Construction owner Ranbir Dhaliwal and targeted for completion in fall 2027, according to the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The development is expected to add new services for
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Sept. 15, 2026, for Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries because of possible norovirus contamination. The products were distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Norovirus can cause sudden vomiting
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Kapuskasing is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizen Recognition Awards, with submissions due by Sept. 30, 2026, according to a town notice posted Sept. 16. The awards provide a way for residents to nominate individuals, groups and organizations in Kapuskasing for recognition through one of several award types listed by
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Timmins police are assisting in an investigation after Timmins Fire Department investigators determined the circumstances around an early-morning detached garage fire on James Street were suspicious, the City of Timmins said. The fire, which spread to a nearby fence and trees, was brought under control within about 20 minutes after
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The Town of Cochrane has hired Sahil Datt as its chief financial officer, with his appointment set to take effect Oct. 1, 2026, according to a Sept. 10 news release. The chief financial officer is part of the town’s senior leadership team and is responsible for financial strategy, budgeting,
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Timmins will repair a watermain break on Murray Street on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with work scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the city’s Environmental Services Department. The repair is expected to affect Murray Street between Hart Street and the Children’s Playground. Residents and
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The Town of Cochrane is accepting applications for a temporary full-time clerk assistant position, an 18-month maternity-leave replacement, with applications due by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The job supports the town’s clerk’s department, which is responsible for tasks tied to council and committee business, including
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) posted a recall notice on Sept. 15 for certain “no name” chopped walnuts because of possible shell fragments. The notice lists a recall date of Sept. 4 and names Loblaws Inc. as the recalling firm. For Northeast Ontario residents, the CFIA notice lists distribution
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The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel and other aviation fuel until Jan. 31, 2027, according to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The government also said it plans to charge half the regular
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Smooth Rock Falls council has deferred a decision on regular Sunday arena operations at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre during the arena season while staff consult local groups that use the facility, according to the town’s meeting highlights from its Sept. 8, 2026 regular meeting. Council also approved a
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The City of Timmins is developing a 25-year Waste Management Master Plan to guide how waste and diversion services will be managed through 2051. The city has opened two online surveys to collect public input, with responses accepted until Sept. 25, 2026. The plan will shape future decisions about local
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a Class 2 recall for two Co-op Gold frozen chicken products sold in Ontario and other parts of Canada because egg is not declared on the label. The recall is dated Sept. 10, 2026, and the agency’s alert was originally published Sept.