News

Timmins awards $325,142 design contract for Leo Del Villano Park upgrades

Justin Barber

Jun 18, 2025 — 1 min read

On June 18, 2025, Timmins city council awarded a $325,142 design contract to J.L Richards & Associates Limited for upgrades at Leo Del Villano Park, including a new fully accessible washroom and a regulation‑size cricket field.

The upgrades are part of a broader revitalization intended to make the park more usable for residents and visitors.

“The current washroom facility at the park is outdated and no longer meets modern standards for accessibility or functionality,” said Steph Palmateer, Director of Community Services and City Clerk.

Palmateer said it is more cost‑effective to construct a new fully accessible washroom than to upgrade the existing structure. The city plans to repurpose the current building as a cold storage facility to support park operations, Palmateer said.

According to the city, participation in cricket has increased in Timmins, particularly among youth and newcomer communities. The city added that league play and tournaments require a regulation‑size field and that the current area does not meet official size standards, limiting organized competition.

The city said the project aligns with its recreation master plan.

The city did not provide a timeline for design completion or construction.

CFIA recalls unbranded green pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery over Salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for unbranded Green Pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery in Ottawa due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covers product sold from August 19 to October 21, 2025, and distribution is limited to Ontario. The CFIA said no illnesses

Timmins finishes emergency repairs at Mattagami wastewater plant; $1.2M spent, $2.2M committed; no overflows

Emergency repairs and a clean-out of the primary anaerobic digester at Timmins’ Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant are complete after a buildup of solids, rags, and debris. Costs total $1.2 million to date, with more than $2.2 million committed; no overflows or bypasses occurred. The plant began experiencing

CFIA recalls Basha Foods Raw Shelled Pistachio “Kernal” over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning on Oct. 21 for Basha Foods brand Raw Shelled Pistachio “Kernal” due to possible Salmonella contamination. Distribution is listed as Alberta, and no illnesses have been reported. Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially for older adults, young children, pregnant people,

CFIA recalls Premier Nuts in-shell pistachios over Salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall notice on Oct. 20, 2025, for Premier Nuts brand in-shell pistachios due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected 30‑pound Salted and Lime & Saffron bags were distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. The notice is directed to retailers. The

Read more

CFIA recalls unbranded green pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery over Salmonella risk

Timmins finishes emergency repairs at Mattagami wastewater plant; $1.2M spent, $2.2M committed; no overflows

CFIA recalls Basha Foods Raw Shelled Pistachio “Kernal” over possible Salmonella

CFIA recalls Premier Nuts in-shell pistachios over Salmonella risk