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Val Gagne Road Construction Starts August 25 in Black River-Matheson

Justin Barber

Aug 23, 2025

Road work is scheduled to begin on Val Gagne Road between Highway 11 and Principal Street in Black River-Matheson on Monday, August 25, according to a public notice issued by the Township on August 22, 2025. The notice states that the construction is expected to continue through the week of September 15, depending on weather conditions.

According to the public notice, residents and drivers using Val Gagne Road should expect minor delays and are advised to plan their travel accordingly. The notice also states that traffic control personnel will be present during the road work.

No further details about the specific nature of the road work were provided in the notice.

Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

A boil water advisory posted in Matheson on August 29, 2025, affects only one private property, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. The notice, dated August 28, 2025, clarifies that the advisory is not related to the municipal water system. The township’s announcement means

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced on August 28 that the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will provide $450,000 to Laurentian University to establish the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation at the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury. According

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

The City of Timmins was convicted on March 13, 2025, of multiple violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, and fined $45,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $11,250. According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the city has

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend

Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The closure is in observance of the Labour Day long weekend. The information is relevant for residents who may require municipal services, as services will

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Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend