Timmins police and the Office of the Chief Coroner are investigating human remains found near Hersey Lake in Timmins. Police received the report on November 3, 2026.
Officers remained at the scene and had secured the immediate area as the investigation continued, police said in a November 4 release.
A forensic anthropologist will also assist with the investigation, police said.
Police said no further details were available for release.
BSA Wiberg Inc. is recalling five dry mixes distributed in Quebec and Nova Scotia because of pieces of metal. The recall is dated Oct. 30, 2026, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 4. The agency told hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers not to use, sell, serve
Northeastern Public Health has scheduled flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics through November 28, 2026, in Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Ramore and Val Gagné. The health unit recommends vaccination for everyone six months and older. Matheson — Floyd Hembruff Civic Centre * November 10: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * November 17:
Jaguar Drive North and Jaguar Drive South at Riverside Drive in Timmins are scheduled to close for approximately two hours beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to City of Timmins Public Works. The closures will allow crews to carry out road shouldering work. Public
Two Timmins residents face drug-trafficking and firearms charges after police say a November 4, 2026, search of a Preston Street home uncovered drugs with an estimated street value of $102,000, a loaded handgun and more than $18,000 in cash. Nathan Homer, 38, and Rebecca Homer, 34, are