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Timmins to lower flags April 28 for National Day of Mourning

Justin Barber

Apr 29, 2026

The City of Timmins will lower flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings to half-mast on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to mark Canada’s National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.

The National Day of Mourning is observed in memory of people who have died in workplace tragedies and to recognize the impact of work-related injury and illness.

The city said the half-masting will include City Hall and other municipal buildings, but it did not specify which additional locations will be included. The notice was posted on the City of Timmins website on April 27.

Ross Avenue in Timmins to close April 29 between Hart Street and Murray Street for paving

Ross Avenue in Timmins will be closed to traffic between Hart Street and Murray Street on Wednesday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road paving, the City of Timmins says. The closure affects a short stretch of Ross Avenue for most of the workday, and

CFIA recalls Heeva Fine Foods pistachios sold at Richmond Hill store over possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on April 28, 2026, for Heeva Fine Foods brand Pistachio Nuts (200 g) with UPC 0 51061 00569 5, citing possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA said the affected product was sold at Heeva Fine Foods, 10454 Yonge St., Richmond

Timmins reports secondary bypass underway at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant

The City of Timmins says a secondary bypass began at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant at 7:03 p.m. on April 27 and was still ongoing as of 9:02 a.m. on April 28. The city listed the plant’s address as 551 Airport Road. A bypass

Golden Avenue in South Porcupine to close for bridge work starting week of May 4, expected to reopen in early fall

Golden Avenue in South Porcupine will be closed to all traffic between Legion Drive and Goldmine Road for the duration of bridge work starting the week of May 4, with construction expected to finish in early fall, according to the City of Timmins. The closure affects a short section of

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Ross Avenue in Timmins to close April 29 between Hart Street and Murray Street for paving

CFIA recalls Heeva Fine Foods pistachios sold at Richmond Hill store over possible Salmonella contamination

Timmins reports secondary bypass underway at Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant

Golden Avenue in South Porcupine to close for bridge work starting week of May 4, expected to reopen in early fall