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Black River-Matheson Announces Summer Kids Program Set for June 4, 2025

Justin Barber

Jun 30, 2025

The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a Summer Kids Program to be held on Friday, June 4, 2025. According to a public notice posted on the township’s website and a flyer, the event will take place at the arena and is open to children aged six and older.

The notice states that summer recreation students will facilitate a game of Capture the Flag and other games at the arena on the day of the event. All participants are required to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver, which must include an emergency contact number.

The township advises that anyone with questions about the event should contact the Director of Recreation, as listed on the flyer. Further details about registration or additional summer programs are not included in the current notice.

Black River-Matheson Landfill Sites Closed July 1 for Canada Day

All landfill sites in the Township of Black River-Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to a public notice issued by township clerk Hong Ji Lei on June 30. The closure falls on Canada Day, a statutory holiday observed across Canada. Residents seeking to use landfill facilities

CFIA Recalls Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms for Possible Listeria Contamination in Ontario and Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall warning on June 29, 2025, for several Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushroom products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were distributed in Ontario and Quebec. According to the CFIA, food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear

Weather report for Jun 30, 2025

Residents across Northeast Ontario can expect a cool and cloudy start to the week. Around Timmins, Monday will be mainly cloudy with a high near 19°C, while Kapuskasing and Hearst will see similar conditions with some scattered showers expected through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds will be

Weather report for Jun 29, 2025

Northeast Ontario is waking up to a mix of sun and scattered cloud today, with temperatures expected to reach highs near 24°C by the afternoon. Areas like Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Kirkland Lake will be enjoying light winds, but keep an eye out for a possible afternoon shower or

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Black River-Matheson Landfill Sites Closed July 1 for Canada Day

CFIA Recalls Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms for Possible Listeria Contamination in Ontario and Quebec

Weather report for Jun 30, 2025

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