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TFEC’s Beerfest Moves to Mountjoy Arena, Set for May 31, 2025 in Timmins

Justin Barber

May 28, 2025

TFEC’s Beerfest will be held at Mountjoy Arena in Timmins on May 31, 2025. The event is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is restricted to attendees of legal drinking age.

According to details published on the Tourism Timmins website, TFEC's Beerfest will offer a selection of Canadian-made drinks, including beer, wine, and cocktails. Organizers also indicate that the festival will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and games. According to organizers, this year’s event introduces both a new date and a new venue.

The event is listed as supporting Rock on the River. No further information about this support was provided in the event details.

Black River-Matheson Landfill Sites Closed July 1 for Canada Day

All landfill sites in the Township of Black River-Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to a public notice issued by township clerk Hong Ji Lei on June 30. The closure falls on Canada Day, a statutory holiday observed across Canada. Residents seeking to use landfill facilities

CFIA Recalls Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms for Possible Listeria Contamination in Ontario and Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall warning on June 29, 2025, for several Peeters Mushroom Farm brand sliced mushroom products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were distributed in Ontario and Quebec. According to the CFIA, food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear

Black River-Matheson Announces Summer Kids Program Set for June 4, 2025

The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a Summer Kids Program to be held on Friday, June 4, 2025. According to a public notice posted on the township’s website and a flyer, the event will take place at the arena and is open to children aged six and older.

Weather report for Jun 30, 2025

Residents across Northeast Ontario can expect a cool and cloudy start to the week. Around Timmins, Monday will be mainly cloudy with a high near 19°C, while Kapuskasing and Hearst will see similar conditions with some scattered showers expected through the afternoon and into the evening. Winds will be

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Black River-Matheson Landfill Sites Closed July 1 for Canada Day

CFIA Recalls Peeters Mushroom Farm Sliced Mushrooms for Possible Listeria Contamination in Ontario and Quebec

Black River-Matheson Announces Summer Kids Program Set for June 4, 2025

Weather report for Jun 30, 2025