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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a review and repair initiative for non-functioning or damaged streetlights in all areas of the municipality. According to a public notice dated July 28, the township is asking residents to report any streetlights in need of repair. The township's program covers
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall of Ocean Swallow brand Sesame Candy due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The affected product is packaged in 400-gram units, with the UPC 8 11517 00240 7, marked Lot No: D14-24 13420, and a best before date of May 28, 2027.
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The Town of Cochrane issued a public notice on July 28, 2025, outlining expanded powers and duties assigned to the Mayor under the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended by the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022. According to the notice, these responsibilities are intended to help advance prescribed provincial priorities.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall of Ocean Swallow brand Sesame Candy due to the presence of undeclared peanut. The affected product is packaged in 400-gram units, with the UPC 8 11517 00240 7, marked Lot No: D14-24 13420, and a best before date of May 28, 2027.
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The Town of Cochrane has announced in an official public notice that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to consider a proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 968-2013. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 171 Fourth Avenue,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recall concerns 300-gram packages marked with UPC 8 00794 39087 1 and the following identifiers: Lot 39087 20260907, VN443IV030, and a best before
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Residents in the James and Hudson Bay lowland communities can now access human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening, according to an announcement by the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) on July 28. The availability of the self-collection option means individuals have an alternative to the existing provider-collected test
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recall concerns 300-gram packages marked with UPC 8 00794 39087 1 and the following identifiers: Lot 39087 20260907, VN443IV030, and a best before
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Expect a comfortable Sunday in the Northeast today. Daytime highs will reach the low 20s C, with a mix of sun and cloud across Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Moosonee. Winds will be light, making for pleasant outdoor conditions. Overnight, temperatures will dip to around 11 °C, so a light jacket
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall on July 25, 2025, for Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel, 10 kg size, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall applies to products distributed to hotels, restaurants, and institutions in Ontario and Quebec. This recall concerns the food-service sector in the named
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Expect a warm, partly cloudy start this Saturday across Northeast Ontario, including Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and nearby towns. High temperatures will reach around 26°C, so if you’re heading outdoors, sunscreen is a good call. Scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms will roll in through the afternoon and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced in its Citizen's Corner bulletin that Town Hall will be closed on August 4, 2025, for the long weekend. According to the bulletin, residents are reminded of local by-law enforcement procedures and road safety, with updates relevant to community members. The