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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced that snow removal operations will be rescheduled for the week of February 17 to February 21, 2025. These adjustments will affect the night shift snow plowing in several areas, including South Porcupine and Porcupine. Affected streets include Crawford (from Dome to
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The Canadian government has recalled several models of John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers equipped with Kawasaki engines due to a risk of fire and burn hazards. The recall affects models Z720E, Z730M, Z740R, and Z760R, specifically due to a faulty voltage regulator that may cause engine overheating. As of
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has released its 2024 financial report detailing the council's remuneration and expenses. The report provides a comprehensive review of the financial compensation and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2024. In the report, it is noted that Mayor Patrick Roberts received
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Timmins has announced funding approval for the H.O.P.E. (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement) initiative. The $3.2 million funding comes from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. This initiative seeks to address the safety concerns arising from encampments by proposing temporary housing alternatives. The City Council
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The Timmins City Council has announced plans for a community consultation regarding the proposed H.O.P.E. (Housing, Outreach, Protection, and Engagement) initiative. This initiative will be a collaborative effort with the Cochrane District Services Board and is aimed at assessing a designated location for an encampment response project.
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department will conduct a city-wide snow plowing operation starting Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 12:01 AM. This operation is scheduled to cover various areas, including city streets, rural roads, laneways, and parking lots. The Public Works Department expects the snow removal activities to
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The Timmins Police Service has requested the public's assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for two break and enter incidents at a business on Algonquin Blvd East. These incidents occurred during nighttime or early morning hours when the business was closed. The police indicate that surveillance images could
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Local authorities have issued an extreme cold weather alert effective Tuesday, February 18, 2025, for communities across the Northeast of Ontario. Residents are warned to prepare for temperatures potentially dropping to -28°C, including the wind chill factor. Health officials highlight the serious risks of frostbite and hypothermia associated with
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing person named Aliya. Aliya was last observed in the city of Timmins, located in Northeast Ontario. The Timmins Police have asked anyone with pertinent information to contact them directly.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for Vaaniy Foods brand Frozen Porotta Catering Pack. This decision was made because the product contains milk, which is not declared on the label, posing a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities. Consumers in Ontario and
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On February 15, 2025, the Timmins Police Service responded to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Pine Street and Sixth Avenue. According to the Timmins Police, these reports prompted an investigation handled by their Criminal Investigation Division. Officers arrived at the scene to secure the area and conducted a
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here’s your weather outlook for today, February 19, 2025, and a sneak peek at the upcoming weekend. Today: * Morning and Afternoon: Expect periods of clouds with a 40% chance of flurries. The temperature will stay around minus 11. * Evening: As night falls, there will be