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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced the implementation of a four percent (4%) Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on all rooms sold for overnight accommodation. This tax will be mandatory for all accommodation providers operating within the town. Revenues from room incidentals, meeting room rentals, food and beverage, room
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is seeking proposals for the operation of the Reg Lamy Culture Centre Canteen during the winter season. The selected bidder will manage food service operations from September 15th to April 15th each year. Proposals must be submitted by August 23, 2024, at 3:00
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Between August 13 and 14, 2024, two drivers were charged with impaired driving in Timmins. On August 13, at approximately 10:51 a.m., the Timmins Police Service received a call about an erratic driver entering Timmins from Highway 101 W. Police intercepted the vehicle on Riverside Drive at Norman
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Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Smooth Rock Falls. The advisory warns that frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees Celsius overnight into Wednesday morning. Residents are advised to cover up plants, especially those
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls are advised that due to a mechanical issue with the garbage truck, waste and recycling collection scheduled for August 20th has been postponed to August 21st. Residents should place their garbage and recycling bins at the curbside by 7:00 am on August 21st.
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On the evening of August 15, 2024, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, an incident occurred in the downtown area of Timmins. Two unidentified males approached several individuals, demanding their money and cell phones. One of the suspects brandished a large knife, but the victims were able to
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 9 for a Professional Development Day. Regular services will resume the following day.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson will hold its Council Inaugural Ceremony on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The event will start at 6:30 pm at the Vern Miller Community Centre, located at 1 Arena Avenue, Matheson. A reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony.
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The 2024 Ontario Juvenile Boys & Girls Golf Championship will take place at the Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins on August 21, 2024. The event will feature young golfers from across Ontario competing in various categories. The registration fee is $276, and the deadline to register is June 28, 2024.
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The Launch Canada Challenge, a national rocket competition, will take place in Timmins on August 23, 2024. The event aims to promote talent in rocket engineering and emphasizes safety. It features two launch challenges and a technology development challenge for component technologies. For more information, visit the official website at
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A Special Council meeting will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 6 PM at the Town Hall, Council Chambers. The agenda includes: * Review and discussion of the following draft policies: * Code of Conduct for Council Members and Members of Local Boards Policy * Code of Conduct Complaint Protocol for
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a special council meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held online and can be accessed via YouTube livestream or Zoom. The agenda includes minutes, monthly reports, informational reports, a by-law for the