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Black River-Matheson Cancels August 26 Council Meeting

Justin Barber

Aug 19, 2025

The Township of Black River-Matheson has cancelled its regular council meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This announcement was issued on August 18 by the township clerk, Hong Ji Lei.

The cancellation means that the next regular council meeting will now take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The township referred to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as the authority under which the meeting has been cancelled.

Residents who have questions about the cancellation are advised by the township to contact the municipal office. No additional information was provided in the notice regarding the reason for the cancellation or changes to the meeting agenda.

Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

A boil water advisory posted in Matheson on August 29, 2025, affects only one private property, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. The notice, dated August 28, 2025, clarifies that the advisory is not related to the municipal water system. The township’s announcement means

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced on August 28 that the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will provide $450,000 to Laurentian University to establish the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation at the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury. According

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

The City of Timmins was convicted on March 13, 2025, of multiple violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, and fined $45,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $11,250. According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the city has

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend

Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The closure is in observance of the Labour Day long weekend. The information is relevant for residents who may require municipal services, as services will

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Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend