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Smooth Rock Falls is inviting developers, builders and housing organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to buy and develop town-owned residential land, with submissions due Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The notice could affect future housing development in Smooth Rock Falls, but the town’s posting does
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Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents
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Garbage collection in Cochrane may be delayed on streets where construction is underway, the Town of Cochrane said in a June 3 notice. The town said limited access for collection vehicles during ongoing work may mean garbage is picked up later than usual, and that pickup times may vary “for
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The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning
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Overnight street sweeping in Timmins scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 has been postponed on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue, with those streets now set to be swept on Monday, June 9, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The change affects residents on those streets who may
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Statistics Canada says it began follow-up work on June 2, 2026, contacting households that have not yet completed the 2026 Census of Population questionnaire. The agency says the follow-ups include phone calls and door-to-door visits in communities across Canada. The follow-up effort affects households that have not yet returned a
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Water service is set to be disrupted on part of Young Street in South Porcupine on Tuesday, June 2, as the City of Timmins Environmental Services Department carries out water infrastructure maintenance. The affected area is Young Street between Rekela and Florence, and the disruption is scheduled for 9 a.
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a request for proposals (RFP-01-2026) for janitorial and cleaning services at the town’s Town Hall and Community Centre, with proposals due by 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026. The RFP sets out who will provide routine cleaning for two
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The City of Timmins has discontinued the Timmins Recyclepedia app, effective June 1, 2026, and says residents can get recycling information and collection reminders through a mobile app from Circular Materials. The change is tied to Ontario’s transition to producer responsibility for recycling. Under that system, Circular Materials is
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Smooth Rock Falls has closed Sixth Street between Third Avenue East and Hollywood Avenue for the summer, with the closure set to last until Sept. 15. The closed stretch runs past Liz McCafferty Park, the municipal pool and the splash pad, limiting vehicle access through that area while the road
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Timmins police say they are investigating a sudden death just north of Algonquin Boulevard East and Highway 655, and that a cordoned-off area connected to the investigation was released at 7:47 p.m. on May 31, 2026. The closure affected a busy commercial area in the east end of
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Reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers in Timmins are set to be lifted at 4 p.m. June 1, 2026, on roads where the seasonal limits apply, according to a notice published by the City of Timmins. The seasonal limits are used during the spring thaw, when