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The federal government is scheduled to announce the Canada Strong Pass on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Ottawa, according to a media advisory from Canadian Heritage. The announcement relates to expanding access to Canada’s cultural and natural sites during the summer months, according to
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has advised that its next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the town's official notice, residents who wish to participate in the meeting virtually are asked to register
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Today across Northeast Ontario, including Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst and the wider North, expect a largely cloudy start with a chance of passing showers in the morning. Temperatures will be mild, rising to the high teens by the afternoon, with light northeastern breezes keeping things comfortable. Humidity remains reasonable, so it
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A mainly sunny morning across Northeast Ontario will give way to increasing cloud cover through the afternoon. Temperatures across the region will reach the low 20s Celsius, with Timmins and Kapuskasing seeing highs around 22°C and only light winds. Further north in Hearst and communities closer to James Bay,
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A controlled blast will take place at the Smooth Rock Falls Quarry on June 12, 2025, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. A temporary road closure in the area will last about five minutes during
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has formally proclaimed June 1 to 30, 2025, as Seniors' Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dave Dymett and the township council on June 12, 2025. The proclamation notes that Seniors' Month is an annual province-wide celebration in Ontario, aiming to acknowledge
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Patchy morning fog in spots around Timmins and Kapuskasing will give way to a mix of sun and cloud today across the Northeast. Highs will reach about 19°C, with a light breeze making things feel comfortable. Expect a pleasant evening, dipping down to 8–10°C overnight. UV will
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According to the Timmins Police Service, members of the Traffic Section conducted a focused traffic enforcement initiative in Timmins on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The police reported that this operation resulted in 22 charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act. The Timmins Police Service stated that the purpose of
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The Town of Kapuskasing announced on June 11 that it has hired TWC Inc. to complete a housing needs assessment. As part of this assessment, a survey about housing in Kapuskasing has been launched. According to the Town of Kapuskasing, feedback collected through the survey will help inform the assessment
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several types of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was announced on June 10, 2025, and applies to products distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The CFIA states the recall follows findings
The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a notice recognizing June as National Indigenous History Month in Canada and June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. According to the notice, these observances provide an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations,
Cloudy skies will linger over Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and the rest of Northeast Ontario this Wednesday, with a few brief sunny breaks possible through the afternoon. Expect temperatures to hover around 18°C, dipping to about 10°C tonight. Winds will be light from the northwest, so conditions should feel
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on June 9 that the federal government plans to increase defence spending by over $9 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the government, this level of spending will bring Canada’s defence expenditures to 2 percent
Business owners in Black River-Matheson who install automatic door openers at the main entrance of their businesses may apply for a grant of up to $2,500, according to a public notice issued by the Township and its Accessibility Advisory Committee. According to the announcement, applications can be submitted only
The Ontario government announced on June 9, 2025, that it will invest $20 million over four years in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership program. For the 2024/25 year, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says that 15 projects are set to open over 1,650 acres of land,
From 1981 to 2024, median real hourly wages in Canada increased by 20%, with most of the growth occurring after 2003, according to Statistics Canada in a presentation released on June 9, 2025. Statistics Canada data show that wage changes varied by job type, age, and gender over the four-decade
Residents of Smooth Rock Falls were notified on June 9, 2025, that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are expected to arrive in the community due to large-scale forest fires near Sandy Lake. The information was provided in a letter addressed to residents by Linda Adjinovic, Public Works Coordinator and
Federal assistance was approved on June 7, 2025, after the Government of Ontario requested support for evacuation efforts due to wildfires threatening Sandy Lake First Nation, according to a statement issued by Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience Eleanor Olszewski on June 8, 2025. The approval involves coordination between
The Great Canadian Dueling Pianos and musical duo Claude and Simon are scheduled to perform at McIntyre Arena in Timmins on June 12, 2025. The event, according to the City of Timmins tourism website, is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. and is restricted to individuals aged 19
Expect a mild start to the week across the Northeast, from Kapuskasing and Hearst through to Timmins and Iroquois Falls. Skies today will be partly cloudy, with temperatures reaching highs near 17°C this afternoon. Winds should remain light to moderate, helping to keep things comfortable if you’re heading
Good morning, Northeast! Across communities like Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Moosonee, expect a bright but brisk Sunday. Temperatures will hover near 12°C in the early hours, rising to around 18°C by the afternoon. Skies stay mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds but little chance of rain during