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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Alexander's Fudge brand Cookies n' Cream Fudge (225 g, UPC 6 28250 24007 8, code 09-25-25) because wheat was not declared on the label. The recall, announced August 1, 2025, affects products distributed in Ontario. According to the CFIA,
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The Ontario government will provide $1.3 million to expand the Transportation of Medically Stable Patients (TMSP) program to Blanche River Health, effective July 30. According to the Ministry of Health, this brings the total number of Northern Ontario communities served by the program to nine. The Ministry of Health
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that Bearfest 2025 is scheduled for August 8 to August 10. The event will be held in Cochrane, Ontario and is organized by the Town as a three-day festival. Bearfest is listed as an annual festival in Cochrane, and the 2025 dates are posted
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The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue annual hydrant flushing in Smooth Rock Falls on July 30 and 31. Work is scheduled for Main Street and Werzun Street, as well as Ross Road from Main Street north, including Cloutierville. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has advised residents they
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A 450 g package of Al Mokhtar Food Centre brand pistachios is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recalled product was sold at 383 McArthur Avenue in Ottawa, Ontario, and can be identified by UPC code 2 60164 54022 8.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson will close its municipal office on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the Civic Holiday, as stated in a public notice issued by Clerk Hong Ji Lei on July 30, 2025. Office operations will resume on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The closure applies to the communities
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The Committee of Adjustment meeting that was scheduled for August 13, 2025, will not take place, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. The municipality stated that the reason for cancelling the meeting is that no applications were received. This information is relevant for Cochrane
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A hearing regarding a consent application will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Verner Mille Community Centre, located at 3758 Hwy. 11, Verner, Ontario, according to a notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson Committee of Adjustment. The notice states that the
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A public hearing regarding applications for provisional consent to sever land at 804 Highway 579 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue in Cochrane, according to a public notice from the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The hearing will
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a review and repair initiative for non-functioning or damaged streetlights in all areas of the municipality. According to a public notice dated July 28, the township is asking residents to report any streetlights in need of repair. The township's program covers
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall of Ocean Swallow brand Sesame Candy due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The affected product is packaged in 400-gram units, with the UPC 8 11517 00240 7, marked Lot No: D14-24 13420, and a best before date of May 28, 2027.
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The Town of Cochrane issued a public notice on July 28, 2025, outlining expanded powers and duties assigned to the Mayor under the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended by the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. According to the notice, these responsibilities are intended to help advance prescribed provincial priorities.