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Smooth Rock Falls moves first 2026 budget meeting to Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Justin Barber

Nov 4, 2025

Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled the first 2026 budget meeting set for Nov. 5, 2026, and set a new date of Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., according to a public notice on the town’s website.

The update sets the opening date for the town’s 2026 budget process. The notice did not provide a reason for the change.

The notice did not specify a meeting location or whether the session will be held in person or virtually.

It also did not include an agenda or information about any additional budget meetings.

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FedNor to provide $10M to Kap Paper; agency says funding aims to sustain over 2,000 jobs

Ladurée pistachio pastries recalled in Ontario over Salmonella risk

Health Canada provides $693,434 for emergency treatment and harm reduction in Timmins

Timmins sets Nov. 24 public meeting on zoning change for 100 Cook Road