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The federal government will provide $7.5 million to Kap Paper Inc. for a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study tied to a proposed medium-density fibreboard (MDF) facility in Kapuskasing, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced Jan. 31, 2026. The funding is being delivered through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’
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Smooth Rock Falls council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with a virtual attendance option also available. The town posted a notice on Jan. 29 with the meeting’s time and location and noted residents can attend online
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Timmins city council will hold a public meeting Feb. 27, 2026, on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 3957 Highway 101 West. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in council chambers at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Blvd. East. According to the city’s notice, the proposed amendment
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Cochrane’s live broadcast of its regular council meeting on Jan. 27 was not available as scheduled because of technical difficulties, and the town plans to post a recording of the meeting’s open session on its municipal website within the next few days. The town’s notice matters for
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, to discuss the ongoing Official Plan Review and Update for the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the Town of Cochrane council chambers at Town Hall,
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Smooth Rock Falls will mail 2026 interim property tax bills in early February, with the first instalment due Feb. 27, according to a town notice. The February schedule includes several dates and reminders that may affect residents’ plans, including a Family Day closure for Town Hall and the arena, two
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A special meeting of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Town of Cochrane council chambers at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue, to discuss revisions that may be needed as part of the review and update of the Cochrane
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Tourism Timmins lists the Women’s Winter Face-Off hockey tournament for Feb. 6–8, 2026, at Carlo Cattarello Arena in Timmins. The event page includes the dates and venue, but as of Jan. 28 it did not provide a game schedule, a list of participating teams, or ticket information. The
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Cochrane town council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Ave., to discuss an ongoing review of the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area Official Plan. The Official Plan sets out policies for how the
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Cochrane town council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. at town hall (171 Fourth Ave.) to discuss the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area official plan review and update, including possible revisions to the plan. The official plan sets policies for how the
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for Policom Mand'or Almond Hazelnut & Pistachio Drink (1000 ml) distributed in Ontario because the product has undeclared milk. The CFIA lists the issue as “Food - Allergen - Milk” and is advising people and businesses in Ontario
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Smooth Rock Falls will hold a rally on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, to call on the Ontario government to address what the town describes as dangerous conditions on Highways 11 and 17. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the Moose Motel in Smooth Rock Falls.