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The Town of Cochrane’s Committee of Adjustment has approved a minor variance for 141 Lake Louise Road that permits a secondary dwelling unit of up to 130.06 square metres (1,400 square feet) within a detached ancillary building. The last day to appeal the decision is March 31,
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Timmins police are investigating a March 14 shooting on Dwyer Avenue as a homicide after the victim died, and are asking the public for dashcam and surveillance video from parts of Timmins and Schumacher, police said in a March 16 update. The request for video focuses on two time windows
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One of Timmins’ daytime snow-removal crews scheduled to work Tuesday, March 17 was cancelled for Hemlock St. N, Spruce St N and Tamarack St N because of continued storm cleanup and wind gusts causing drifting. The change affects residents and drivers on those streets who may have been expecting daytime
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A Town of Cochrane webpage titled “Employment Opportunity – Summer Students 2026” lists an application deadline of Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at 3 p.m., and also shows the date “March 16, 2026” on the page. The posting advertises summer student positions described as “Summer Students 2026,” while giving a 2025
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Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Monday, March 16, 2026, with temperatures expected to drop to -35 overnight, including wind chill. The city’s alert includes information about health risks from extreme cold and points residents who need emergency shelter to a specific location in the city. People
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls declared a Significant Weather Event on March 16, 2026, citing heavy snowfall, strong winds and reduced visibility. The town said snow removal delays are expected on some roads and most sidewalks. The declaration matters for residents who rely on cleared streets and sidewalks for
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Health Canada has recalled 1-gallon containers of e-NRG Bioethanol Fuel that were purchased before October 2025, citing a flammability hazard. The recall is dated March 16, 2026, and Health Canada lists Luxury Fire Canada, Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. and Home Hardware Stores Limited as the retailers/importers. The recalled product
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for My Oma Always… brand Red Pepper Jelly (250 ml) because it may contain pieces of glass. The advisory applies to anyone handling the product, with instructions not to use, sell, serve or distribute affected jars; the agency says the product
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Public Works in Timmins says it will begin overnight plowing operations at 9:01 p.m. March 15 in response to a declared Significant Weather Event. The city says the timing and the weather declaration may affect how quickly streets, sidewalks and municipal parking lots are cleared, and it is
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The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Sunday, March 15, 2026, warning the temperature is expected to drop to -21 overnight, including wind chill. In its alert, the city said exposure to extreme cold can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, including frostbite and
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Timmins declared a “significant weather event” effective 12 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, ahead of a storm forecast calling for 30 to 50 centimetres of snow and wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h. The declaration, made under Ontario Regulation 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways)
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The City of Timmins issued an extreme cold weather alert for Saturday, March 14, 2026, warning that temperatures are expected to drop to -25 C overnight, including wind chill. In its alert, the city said exposure to extreme cold can cause “serious and sometimes even life-threatening” health problems, including frostbite