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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls will implement changes to its recycling program starting January 1, 2025. The management of the program will be taken over by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization responsible for the common collection system in Ontario. Key points for residents include: * Management Change: Circular Materials will
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The Canadian government has announced an extension to the list of prohibited assault-style firearms, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate gun control. This decision, effective December 5, 2024, includes an amnesty order valid until October 30, 2025, allowing businesses and owners time to comply with the new regulations. The
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The east end of Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls will be temporarily closed for construction. The closure affects the section from approximately 471 Main Street to 487 Main Street. This closure is scheduled to begin on December 5, 2024, and is expected to reopen by the end of the
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A special council meeting has been scheduled in Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tim Horton Events Centre, located at 7 Tim Horton Drive. The agenda includes new business, specifically training for
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Today in the Northeast of Ontario, expect a primarily cloudy day with periods of light snow beginning in the afternoon. Timmins is seeing light snow with temperatures around -17.6°C, though it feels closer to -22°C with the wind chill. Saturday, December 7, 2024 * Weather: * Morning wind chill
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls will see changes to their waste and recycling services starting January 1, 2025. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that the recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization. This change is part of a broader initiative to improve recycling
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The Cochrane Fournier Landfill Site has announced changes to its operating schedule for the holiday season of 2024/2025. The landfill will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024. It will be closed on Thursday, December 26,
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Health Canada has published the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS), which gathered data from April 4 to July 2, 2024. The survey aims to provide insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cannabis use. Key findings from the survey include: * A continued decline in the
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The Ontario government has awarded a contract to initiate the reconstruction of platforms and installation of pre-manufactured shelters at train stops along the Northlander corridor. This development is part of the plan to reinstate passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto. The construction will include stops in North Bay, Temagami,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to increase funding for Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs) by $17 million over the next three years. This funding aims to expand the number of SALCs from 316 to 416 across the province, including areas in the Northeast. The expansion is intended to improve
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The Timmins Police Service has initiated the 2024 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. This effort will run through New Year's Day and involves conducting roadside spot checks across Timmins to identify and deter impaired driving. This campaign is part of a larger provincial initiative aimed at
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for September 2024 has been reported at 179.7, marking a decrease of 3.1% from the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the FPPI fell by 5.9% compared to September 2023. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in the