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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has announced that waste collection normally scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This information was posted in a notice regarding the Civic Holiday on the municipality's website. Residents with regular Monday waste pick-up
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The Ontario government has awarded a contract to EllisDon for construction of the Timmins-Porcupine Station, which is set to serve as the northern terminal for the Northlander passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto. According to the Ministry of Transportation, construction is underway on the platform, parking area, and passenger
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public’s help to locate a missing person named Hariette. In a notice published by the police service, anyone with information regarding Hariette’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201. No further identifying details or information about the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson cancelled the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. due to a lack of quorum, according to a public notice issued by the Office of the Clerk. The meeting notice, dated July 16, 2025, and signed by
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.9% in Canada for June 2025 compared to a year earlier, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. This represented a higher annual inflation rate than the 1.7% recorded in May. Statistics Canada's report shows that price increases were
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A special meeting of the Cochrane Town Council is set for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the council chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, according to an official notice. Residents can attend the meeting in person or access the public portion online. The meeting has
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has introduced the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), effective July 15, 2025. According to the Town, AMPS gives the municipality authority to issue fines for certain by-law violations—such as property standards and yard maintenance—without the need for court proceedings. The new system
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A batch of Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet is being recalled from stores in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec due to possible contamination with Salmonella, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued on July 14. The recall affects the Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet with the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson will hold an emergency closed meeting at 367 Fourth Avenue, Matheson, on July 15, 2025. According to a public notice posted on July 14, the meeting is being called under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits municipal councils or local boards
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Paving near the railway crossing is included in the Town of Cochrane’s 2025 Road Work Program, according to a press release issued by the Town of Cochrane on July 2, 2026. The road work project is part of a larger infrastructure initiative currently under a request for proposals (RFP)
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Pavao’s Meats & Deli has recalled its Pork & Chicken Sausage (Alheiras) and Texas Hamburger products due to the presence of undeclared soy and milk, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published on July 18, 2025. The products were distributed in Ontario and include
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A recall has been issued for Sea Horse brand Easy Peel Shrimp (908 g) in Quebec due to undeclared sulphites, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on July 12, 2025. The affected product has the UPC 8 32365 00187 9 and a best before date of February 17,