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Timmins fire crews evacuated tenants from a three-storey, multi-unit residential building at the corner of Bruce Avenue and Crawford Street on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after responding to reports of smoke at about 3:46 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. No injuries were reported. Some residents were displaced
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Registration for fall private swim lessons at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool in Timmins opens Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The city has also set a separate registration date for its community swimming lessons this fall, which affects families planning ahead for different types of swim
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Timmins police will close Aunor Beach Road and the surrounding area to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, while officers conduct an evidence search. The closure means access to the beach will be restricted during those two days, which could affect people planning to
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Smooth Rock Falls has posted an unofficial list of nomination papers filed for the 2026 municipal election for mayor and councillor, current as of 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 18, with nominations open until 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026. The list gives residents an early look at
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says industrial land is available for sale and short-term leasing at the Near North Industrial Centre, and that buyers who build within two years may be eligible to have up to 90% of the land purchase price reimbursed. The town posted the offer in
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Olymel S.E.C/L.P. is recalling Olymel Cooked Turkey Breast Roast Honey & Dijon because it may contain undeclared mustard. The agency classified it as a Class 1 recall and said the product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
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Evans Street in Timmins will be fully closed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bridge girder installation as part of the Evans Street bridge replacement project, according to a City of Timmins notice. The closure will cover Evans Street from north of Station
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Timmins Police Service is asking the public to avoid Mountjoy Street South between Sterling Avenue and Mohawk Road due to a heavy police presence as officers respond to an ongoing incident. Police said there is no current threat to public safety. The advisory affects traffic in that part of Timmins,
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The City of Timmins plans to drain, clean and refill the chlorine contact tank at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 17, with the work expected to continue until on or before Sept. 21. The maintenance affects part of the plant’s disinfection
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall on Aug. 7, 2026, for certain Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini cheese products because of non-pathogenic E. coli contamination, with distribution listed in Ontario and Quebec. The notice matters for shoppers and anyone serving food at home
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Timmins police are investigating two shootings after shots were fired into the windows of two homes around 7 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2026. Police reported no injuries. The Timmins Police Service said the shootings led to temporary road closures on Rea Street North and Elm Street North, and investigators
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Mounit el Bait brand tahina and several halva products sold in Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec because peanut is not declared on the label. The CFIA posted the food recall warning on Aug. 14, 2026, and lists it as a Class 1 recall.