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Good morning Northeast Ontario! Bundle up, as it remains bitterly cold out there with potential for frostbite. * Today: Mostly clear skies with a few clouds. Winds up to 15 km/h are expected. The temperature will dip to a low of -28°C tonight, feeling closer to -33°C with
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The Committee of Adjustment in the Town of Cochrane has approved a minor variance application for the property at 311 Tenth Street. This decision, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, allows for adjustments in the lot area
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board has approved a consent application for land severance in the Town of Cochrane. The application, designated as B09-2024, concerns lands described as Part Lot 7, Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Lamarche Township. This decision, made under the authority of Section 53 of the Planning
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Local authorities have issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Residents in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins, should prepare for temperatures that are expected to drop to -25 degrees Celsius overnight, with wind chill considered. Health officials caution that exposure to these extreme temperatures can
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The Town of Cochrane has scheduled a Special Council meeting for Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, in the Council Chambers. Residents can attend in person or participate online. This meeting is convened under section 9
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Residents in Northeast Ontario are informed about the latest update regarding hard water in the region. Health Canada has stated that drinking hard water is safe and does not pose any health risks. The presence of calcium and magnesium in hard water can contribute to the recommended daily intake of
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The Kapuskasing District Planning Board has announced a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. This meeting is set to take place at the Civic Centre in Kapuskasing on February 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting aims to gather public input regarding the proposed changes,
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Today's weather in Northeast Ontario is sunny, with a high of minus 15 degrees Celsius. This morning will bring a wind chill of minus 30, easing to minus 20 by the afternoon. There's a 30% chance of flurries tonight, with temperatures dropping to a low of
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The Timmins City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is part of the overall municipal budget that incorporates contributions from city agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as assessments from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
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The City of Timmins is set to receive $9 million from the Ontario government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. This funding is designated for the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion, which will transform municipal land into approximately 257 residential lots. The project is planned in two phases, starting with the installation
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The Ontario government is allocating over $5,949,500 this year to support more than 41 hospital beds in Timmins. This funding is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing hospital capacity across the province, which includes a total investment of $257 million to support over 3,500 acute,
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled a Special Council Meeting for January 30th, 2025. The meeting will commence at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Town Hall. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by