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Check It Out: Timmins Welcomes Back Northern Ontario Handmade Spring Market

Justin Barber

Apr 2, 2025

The Northern Ontario Handmade Spring Market will return to Timmins this spring, offering a platform for artisans to showcase their work. The event is set to take place at the McIntyre Community Building, utilizing both the ballroom and auditorium spaces.

Visitors to the market can explore a variety of goods including jewelry, knitwear, artwork, and food items, all crafted by local makers from across Northern Ontario.

This year's edition marks the 2025 return of this community-favored event, reflecting its ongoing appeal and the opportunity it provides for supporting regional artisans. Event organizers highlight the significance of bringing together such diverse talents under one roof, fostering community engagement and appreciation for handmade crafts.

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

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

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

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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

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

Weather report for Jun 30, 2025