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A Boil Water Advisory that was in effect for one property on the municipal water system in Black River–Matheson was lifted on August 29, 2025, according to an official notice from the township. The remainder of the municipal water system was not affected, as stated in the notice signed
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board announced on August 29 that its meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, according to the notice issued by Elisabeth Dupuis, Secretary-Treasurer of the Cochrane and
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A public hearing to consider a proposed boundary adjustment at 455 Eighth Street in Cochrane is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, according to a notice from the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The hearing will address an application
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Stella's Authentic brand Shito condiment has been recalled in Ontario due to commercial sterility concerns, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall affects both 500 ml and 250 ml bottles, specifically those with batch number STE-019 and best-before dates of December 31, 2025, and April
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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
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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
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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
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Several food products containing pistachios have been recalled nationwide due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on August 29, 2025, and stated that it was initiated following findings from an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada is
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Several pistachio and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall on August 28, 2025, affecting products sold in Scarborough, North York, and London, as well as online. According to the CFIA, the recall is linked to
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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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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board is inviting applications from local residents to fill two positions, according to an announcement by the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane on August 21, 2025. One position is designated for a representative of the Rural Area, which includes the former Townships of Glackmeyer
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A public hearing for Application B2025-08 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue in Cochrane, according to a notice from the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The application, submitted by CGV Developments, proposes a boundary adjustment for the property