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The first bridge on Red Pine Road North south of Highway 11 in Smooth Rock Falls, south of Sydere Road, is restricted to light vehicles only, with a maximum weight of five tonnes, until further notice. The restriction affects traffic on Red Pine Road North at the bridge crossing and
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Parts of Airport Road and College Street in Timmins are set to close Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, for crosswalk pavement marking work, with Airport Road scheduled to close from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and College Street from 9 a.m. to noon. The closures may affect
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Temporary road closures are scheduled in Timmins on Thursday, Aug. 20, to allow crews to complete crosswalk pavement markings, the City of Timmins Public Works department said. The work will close sections of Airport Road and College Street during the morning. The city said motorists should use alternate routes where
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Aug. 19, 2026, for four Wu Xian Zhai brand products distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan because they contain undeclared wheat. The CFIA said the recall applies to people who are allergic or sensitive to wheat,
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A planned full closure of Brunette Road in Timmins is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, as the city carries out overnight storm infrastructure work. The City of Timmins said the closure is expected to run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., though
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Timmins fire crews evacuated tenants from a three-storey, multi-unit residential building at the corner of Bruce Avenue and Crawford Street on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after responding to reports of smoke at about 3:46 p.m., according to the City of Timmins. No injuries were reported. Some residents were displaced
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Registration for fall private swim lessons at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool in Timmins opens Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The city has also set a separate registration date for its community swimming lessons this fall, which affects families planning ahead for different types of swim
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Timmins police will close Aunor Beach Road and the surrounding area to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, while officers conduct an evidence search. The closure means access to the beach will be restricted during those two days, which could affect people planning to
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Smooth Rock Falls has posted an unofficial list of nomination papers filed for the 2026 municipal election for mayor and councillor, current as of 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 18, with nominations open until 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026. The list gives residents an early look at
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls says industrial land is available for sale and short-term leasing at the Near North Industrial Centre, and that buyers who build within two years may be eligible to have up to 90% of the land purchase price reimbursed. The town posted the offer in
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Olymel S.E.C/L.P. is recalling Olymel Cooked Turkey Breast Roast Honey & Dijon because it may contain undeclared mustard. The agency classified it as a Class 1 recall and said the product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
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Evans Street in Timmins will be fully closed Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bridge girder installation as part of the Evans Street bridge replacement project, according to a City of Timmins notice. The closure will cover Evans Street from north of Station