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Smooth Rock Falls will hold a rally on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, to call on the Ontario government to address what the town describes as dangerous conditions on Highways 11 and 17. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the Moose Motel in Smooth Rock Falls.
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Public skating at Reg Lamy Arena in Smooth Rock Falls scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, was cancelled due to a power interruption, the Town of Smooth Rock Falls said. The town said the cancellation happened while Hydro One was completing emergency repairs in the area. The
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The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, saying temperatures were expected to drop as low as -29 overnight, including wind chill. The city said people requiring emergency shelter can go to 316 Spruce St. S. in Timmins for assistance. The alert follows
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Emergency Hydro One repair work is expected to cause a power outage lasting about three to five hours on Hollywood Avenue and on Fifth Street north of Hollywood Avenue in Smooth Rock Falls, according to a notice posted by the town on Jan. 28. The notice says the start time
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The Agnico Eagle Winter Classic hockey tournament is scheduled for Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026, in Timmins, Tourism Timmins says. For residents and visitors planning to watch or take part, the event listing does not name a single venue. It lists the location as “Various Arenas,” so people looking
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Jan. 27, 2026, for Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits sold nationally and online because the product may contain pieces of soft plastic and paper. The recall affects an infant food product, and the CFIA advised consumers to check for
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Magasin Berchicci Inc. is recalling three Piaceri Mediterranei brand pandoro (leavened cake) products due to the presence of Teflon fragments, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice. The recall date is Jan. 22, 2026, and distribution is listed as Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. For shoppers in Northeast Ontario, the
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Theriault Boulevard in Timmins North will be closed between Vimy Avenue and Airport Road on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, as the City of Timmins carries out an emergency watermain valve replacement. Jubilee Avenue will also be closed between University Street and Westmount Boulevard, with the city scheduling the work from
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Jubilee Avenue in Timmins was closed between University Street and Melrose Boulevard from Jan. 22, 2026, to 5 p.m. Jan. 23, 2026, because of an emergency watermain break, the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department said. The closure affects a section of road in the Timmins North area while
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The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, saying wind chill values could reach as low as -41 overnight. The city said exposure to extreme cold can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, including frostbite and hypothermia. The city advised people
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Timmins police have confirmed that human remains found in a wooded area off Riverside Drive on Sept. 22, 2025, are those of Marc Renaud, who was reported missing on Feb. 19, 2024. Police said no foul play is suspected and the investigation has been closed. The confirmation identifies remains that
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Timmins Police Service says it has closed its investigation into a reported attempted child abduction and laid no charges. The case drew public attention online after a Crime Stoppers post shared photos connected to the report. Police are now asking residents to delete related posts and images, warning that continued