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Bearfest Returns to Cochrane August 8-10, 2025

Justin Barber

Aug 1, 2025

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 on the municipal website.

According to the Town of Cochrane’s website, Bearfest is described as an annual three-day festival that includes a range of events. Detailed programming for the 2025 festival has not yet been published. The festival is included in the Town’s calendar of events. Updates about festival schedules are published through the Town’s official channels as they become available.

Timmins Police Request Public Assistance After Gillies Lake Altercation

The Timmins Police Service is investigating an altercation involving a male and a female that took place near the boardwalk and beach area at Gillies Lake on the morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Police reported the incident occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and

Ontario Expands Medical Transport Program to More Northeast Communities

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

Hydrant Flushing Set for July 30 and 31 in Smooth Rock Falls

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

CFIA Recalls Al Mokhtar Food Centre Pistachios Sold in Ottawa for Salmonella Risk

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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Timmins Police Request Public Assistance After Gillies Lake Altercation

Ontario Expands Medical Transport Program to More Northeast Communities

Hydrant Flushing Set for July 30 and 31 in Smooth Rock Falls

CFIA Recalls Al Mokhtar Food Centre Pistachios Sold in Ottawa for Salmonella Risk