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The Smooth Rock Falls council held its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, addressing municipal events, the 2026 budget timetable, water infrastructure, advertising rates, bylaw communication, and industrial park lighting. These topics affect local operations and upcoming decisions that could impact residents in and around Smooth Rock Falls, including future
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The Ontario government reports that it has completed a 982-metre rail bypass in North Bay. Officials state that the new section of track will reduce Northlander passenger train travel times by 15 minutes. The province indicated the project cost $5.7 million. The bypass is designed to allow Northlander trains
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The Ontario government announced on September 15, 2025, that construction of the North Bay Rail Bypass is complete. According to the province, the 982-metre new segment of track is intended to support the return of the Northlander passenger rail service by allowing trains to avoid the North Bay Rail Yard.
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According to an official notice from the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, the Committee of Adjustment approved a request from Angele and Dave Moore for increased lot coverage for accessory structures and buildings on their property. The decision was made during a public meeting on September 15, 2025. This approval
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According to a public notice issued by the Township of Black River-Matheson, the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Black River-Matheson has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The cancellation means the committee could not conduct official business, as
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The Township of Black River-Matheson is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator position in the Public Works department, according to a job posting dated September 16, 2025. The Equipment Operator position is described as a permanent, full-time role based in Black River-Matheson, with the township reporting a population of
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A hockey game between the Timmins Rock and the Soo Eagles is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, at McIntyre Arena in Timmins. The game will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is set to conclude at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are listed at $15 per person. Tourism
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The Government of Ontario announced on September 15, 2025, that construction of a 982-metre rail bypass in North Bay is complete. The province says this bypass is part of its work to restore Northlander passenger rail service linking Toronto, Timmins, and Cochrane. According to the province, the new rail section
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Sixth Street in Smooth Rock Falls reopened to traffic on September 16 after its seasonal closure, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The street's reopening follows the municipality's annual closure of Sixth Street, which takes place from June
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The Timmins Rock are scheduled to play the Blind River Beavers on Friday, October 4, 2024, at McIntyre Arena in Timmins, according to event information from Tourism Timmins. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM and is planned to end at 10:00 PM, as listed on
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Main Street at the Highway 11 turn-off near the Smooth Rock Falls Welcome sign will be closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, beginning September 15, 2025. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls issued a public notice stating that the closure is due to construction and is expected to last
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Two fires occurred on Third Avenue in Timmins on September 12 and 13, resulting in significant damage to two local businesses. Both fires are considered suspicious, according to the Timmins Police Service, which is conducting the investigation. The police report that the first fire was reported at approximately 3:00