Health Canada is providing $693,434 through the Emergency Treatment Fund to expand emergency treatment and harm reduction services in Timmins, the City of Timmins announced Oct. 31. The funding, secured through the city’s Community Safety and Well-Being initiative, will be distributed to Timmins and District Hospital and Northeastern
The City of Timmins will hold a public meeting Monday, November 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East to hear input on a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 100 Cook Road that would permit a second residential unit on the property. The
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall of Nazari Co brand Pistachio Inshell AA 26/28 due to Salmonella. The recall covers 50‑kg bags from lot 403007, packed in March 2025 with an expiry of March 2027, and distributed in Quebec. The agency advises: do
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notification on Oct. 27 for Leagel brand Cheesecake 50 Gelato Master School (2 kg) distributed in Ontario, citing the possible presence of pieces of metal. The recall, initiated by The Gelato Guy Inc., is classified as Class 3, and the agency advised
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 24 for unbranded baklava sold at Agora Greek Market, 921 Queen St. W. in Toronto, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Ontario and sold between Sept. 19 and Oct. 3, 2025, in variable sizes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for unbranded Green Pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery in Ottawa due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covers product sold from August 19 to October 21, 2025, and distribution is limited to Ontario. The CFIA said no illnesses
Emergency repairs and a clean-out of the primary anaerobic digester at Timmins’ Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant are complete after a buildup of solids, rags, and debris. Costs total $1.2 million to date, with more than $2.2 million committed; no overflows or bypasses occurred. The plant began experiencing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 21 for Basha Foods brand Raw Shelled Pistachio “Kernal” due to possible Salmonella contamination. Distribution is listed as Alberta, and no illnesses have been reported. Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially for older adults, young children, pregnant people,
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall notice on Oct. 20, 2025, for Premier Nuts brand in-shell pistachios due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected 30‑pound Salted and Lime & Saffron bags were distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The notice is directed to retailers. The
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Class 1 food recall warning on Oct. 17, 2025, for Nishel Foods brand Pork Neck Bone Soup because wheat is not declared on the label. The recall covers 1 kg packages with UPC 6 27843 30541 5 and all expiry dates up
On Oct. 17, 2025, the Town of Kapuskasing posted a Public Notice stating an agreement has been reached to restart operations at Kap Paper and linking to press releases from Kap Paper and a group of mayors. The post directs readers to external documents and does not include the agreement’
Smooth Rock Falls is asking public pool users who tried newly installed accessibility features this past summer to complete a five-minute online survey by Nov. 7, 2025, according to a notice posted Oct. 17 on the Town’s website. The Town said the feedback will help improve accessibility in community
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall dated Oct. 11, 2025, for Moishes brand Famous Coleslaw because egg is not declared on the label. The recall covers 454 g packages distributed in Quebec. CFIA advised not to use, sell, serve or distribute the product. The notice is
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 1 recall on Oct. 16, 2025, for Maison Gabriel Coulet Roquefort - La Cave - Slice - Wedge (100 g) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, covering products distributed in Ontario and Quebec. No illnesses had been reported as of Oct. 16,
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Timmins City Council selected Option 1 for upgrades at Leo Del Villano Park, keeping the tennis courts in place, adding at least two pickleball courts, exploring a permanent outdoor rink with removable boards, and moving the soccer field to the park’s south end. The decision sets the direction for
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Timmins City Council has approved changes to rural waste services that would expand curbside pickup to some homes and convert three landfill sites to transfer stations, pending approval from Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The city says the update aims to reduce illegal dumping and
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The City of Timmins named science educator Lorraine Cantin the latest recipient of its Heart of Gold Award on Oct. 14, citing her contributions to science education and efforts to build interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The Heart of Gold Recognition Program is a municipal initiative that
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 11, 2025 for Aoun brand Pistachio Heart (100 g) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was sold in Ontario and Quebec. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Young children, pregnant women, older adults
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Willie Nile and his band are scheduled to perform at The Surge in Timmins on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 8 to 11 p.m., presented by North of the Watershed Music Cooperative, according to a listing on the Tourism Timmins website. Tickets are available through the Tourism Timmins event
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The City of Timmins will contribute $2 million over four years to redevelop the Timmins and District Hospital emergency department, a commitment approved in the 2025 municipal budget and announced Oct. 10. The Ontario government has announced plans to expand the department up to four times its current size. The
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board approved a consent application from CGV Developments to convey land that will merge with 461 Eighth Street in Cochrane, following an Oct. 8, 2025 hearing. The conditional approval was issued under Section 53 of Ontario’s Planning Act, and the last day to appeal
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The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment has approved a minor variance to permit a 76.03‑metre (249.44‑foot) lot frontage—below the 90‑metre (295.28‑foot) minimum—for a planned severance at 1141 Concession 2&3 in the Glackmeyer area. The last day to
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The Cochrane Fire Department will hold an open house Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the fire hall, 23 Fifth Street in Cochrane. Admission is free. The open house is part of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for Al-Ghazal brand tahini sold in 18 kg containers in Ontario due to potential Salmonella contamination, effective Oct. 7, 2025. The recall applies to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Ontario. The agency advises the product must not be used,