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A public meeting hosted by the Town of Cochrane is scheduled for March 25, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 968-2013. This hybrid meeting will occur at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance via Teams. Residents of Cochrane and
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Statistics Canada reports that labour productivity in Canadian businesses increased by 0.6% during the fourth quarter of 2024. This growth marks the highest recorded increase of the year, following fluctuations observed in the earlier quarters.
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain packages of Fresh Lean Ground Beef because they may contain pieces of plastic. The recall involves packages of this ground beef sold in family sizes, typically around 1 kilogram, and specifically relates to sales at Foodland located at
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The Town of Cochrane has announced adjustments to the garbage collection process, effective immediately, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. As per Infrastructure Services, garbage collection will not include bins that are overfull or have open lids. Residents who need to dispose of additional garbage must use a 'bag tag,
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In Northeast Ontario, recycling collection services scheduled for Wednesday have been delayed according to GFL. The delay, initially set for Wednesday, is now moved to Thursday, March 6, 2025, due to adverse weather conditions affecting the area. GFL, the organization responsible for the collection, stated that the weather is the
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The Timmins Public Works Department has scheduled a comprehensive snow plowing operation across the city, starting on Thursday, March 06, 2025, at 12:01 am. The effort is planned to extend throughout the entire day, with the possibility of continuing into the evening hours. Plowing will be conducted on city
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls are informed of a Special Council Meeting scheduled for March 5th, 2025. This meeting will take place at the Town Hall and will begin at 6:30 pm. The Town Council invites community members to attend and participate in the discussions. The agenda will cover
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The Accessibility Transit Van service in Northeastern Ontario is operational again after being temporarily suspended due to mechanical issues. This information was released by local authorities responsible for the service. The temporary suspension was needed to address mechanical concerns impacting the van's safety and reliability. Specific details about
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. This action concerns certain batches of the product that might pose a health risk for individuals with milk allergies. The recall originated because the product potentially
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced planned disruptions in snow removal operations for the week of March 2, 2025. These disruptions are due to a significant weather event affecting the area. On March 5, 2025, snow removal activities will be impacted on several streets across the region.
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On March 5, 2023, Energy and Mines Ministers from federal, provincial, and territorial levels met in Toronto at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). The meeting addressed the tariffs that the United States has recently imposed on Canadian exports. In response, the ministers are considering steps to support
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Frontier Lithium Inc. has announced its intention to establish a lithium refinery in Thunder Bay, Ontario. According to the Ontario government, this initiative represents hundreds of millions of dollars in investment. The proposed refinery would be the first of its kind in the province and is anticipated to create several