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Three bridges near Smooth Rock Falls to close during daytime November 16–December 18

Three bridges on Red Pine Road North and an adjacent access road near Smooth Rock Falls will close during the day for repairs from November 16 through December 18, 2026, inclusive, according to a Boralex notice shared by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.

The bridges will reopen in the evenings, but access will be limited to light vehicles weighing no more than five tonnes.

The closures affect the following crossings:

The bridge south of Sydere Road.
The bridge over the Muskego River on the access road east of Red Pine Road North.
The bridge over Two Finger Creek on the access road.

Exact daily closing and reopening times were not provided.

CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over Sudan I

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers, including those in Northeast Ontario, not to consume Cold Grind brand Organic Turmeric Powder in 50-gram packages because it contains the non-permitted colour Sudan I. The food safety warning, published Nov. 12, 2026, covers all packages of that size. No

Archibald recalls Nuit Blanche White IPA over metal pieces; distribution listed as Quebec only

Archibald Inc. has recalled Nuit Blanche White IPA cans with codes starting with J28Q61 because of pieces of metal, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency notice published Nov. 12, 2026. The recall is dated Nov. 6, 2026. The recalled products have a listed distribution of Quebec only. The recall

Water interruption scheduled for four Cochrane areas November 16

Properties in Cochrane’s Second Street East, Shelby Avenue, Parkwood Avenue and Highway 11 South areas are scheduled to lose water service on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews repair a water main break, according to the town’s Infrastructure Services Department.

Molson recalls beer batches over metal pieces; nationwide notice applies to Northeast retailers

Molson Canada 2005 recalled specific batches of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer nationwide on November 2, 2026, because of pieces of metal, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA has instructed retailers, including those in Northeast Ontario, not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

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CFIA warns against consuming Cold Grind turmeric powder over Sudan I

Archibald recalls Nuit Blanche White IPA over metal pieces; distribution listed as Quebec only

Water interruption scheduled for four Cochrane areas November 16

Molson recalls beer batches over metal pieces; nationwide notice applies to Northeast retailers