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Street sweeping in Smooth Rock Falls is scheduled to start Monday, June 8, weather permitting, as the town begins its annual street sweeping program. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is asking residents to keep streets clear during the work by avoiding on-street parking and removing items that could block
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Seasonal reduced-load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers will be lifted as of 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, on applicable roads in Timmins, according to the City of Timmins. Reduced-load restrictions will remain in effect on Langmuir Road and Connaught Road until further notice. The city says
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A bike rodeo is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cochrane Firehall, 23 Fifth St., according to a notice from the Town of Cochrane. The event is open to the public and includes activities focused on bike safety for people bringing their
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Water-main flushing in Smooth Rock Falls is set to begin June 17, with the Ontario Clean Water Agency scheduled to carry out the annual cleaning and flushing between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The agency expects the work to be completed near the end of July. Residents may
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The Timmins Fire Department has imposed a city-wide fire ban effective immediately, citing a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. For Timmins residents, the ban means outdoor burning is not allowed anywhere within city limits until further notice, and previously issued burning permits are suspended. The fire department said
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The Timmins Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban effective immediately due to a lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions. The ban affects residents across Timmins because it prohibits open-air burning and other outdoor fires that can spread quickly in dry weather. The fire department said the restrictions
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Silver Queen Road South in Cochrane will be temporarily closed Friday, June 5, 2026, for a culvert replacement, according to a road-closure notice posted by the Town of Cochrane. The notice does not list closure hours or a detour route. The closure is one of the road interruptions residents may
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Timmins police say they seized fentanyl, other drugs and $43,468 in cash after executing a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Borden Avenue area on June 2. Police say three Timmins residents were arrested and charged. According to the Timmins Police Service, all
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Smooth Rock Falls is inviting developers, builders and housing organizations to submit an Expression of Interest to buy and develop town-owned residential land, with submissions due Aug. 21, 2026, at 2 p.m. The notice could affect future housing development in Smooth Rock Falls, but the town’s posting does
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Cochrane town council has proclaimed June 2026 as “Seniors Month” in Cochrane, according to a proclamation dated June 2, 2026, and posted by the Town of Cochrane. The proclamation does not include details about Seniors Month events or any town-run programming tied to the declaration, but it does encourage residents
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Garbage collection in Cochrane may be delayed on streets where construction is underway, the Town of Cochrane said in a June 3 notice. The town said limited access for collection vehicles during ongoing work may mean garbage is picked up later than usual, and that pickup times may vary “for
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The City of Timmins has rescheduled night street sweeping on James Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Toke Avenue from Wednesday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The change affects residents and drivers who use those streets, as night sweeping can involve temporary disruptions such as roadside parking restrictions and street-cleaning