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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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’
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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