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Northeastern Ontario Weather for November 29, 2024 Today, anticipate periods of light snow across much of Northeastern Ontario with a high of minus 3. The wind will remain relatively calm, reaching speeds up to 15 km/h, which will make it feel like minus 8 when factoring in the wind
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In September 2024, payroll employment in Canada decreased by 57,400 jobs, representing a 0.3% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of little change in August and an increase of 39,500 jobs in July. Year-over-year, payroll employment saw an increase of 94,900 jobs, or
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has announced new career opportunities and educational programs. These initiatives include the introduction of the Air Operations Support Technician (AOS Tech) role in the Regular Force and the expansion of the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to include Aircraft Structures Technician
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Lieutenant-Colonel Kent Miller, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, passed away from medical complications on November 25, 2024, while deployed in Belgium. Lt-Col Miller was serving with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe under Operation UNIFIER. He had 24 years of service and was the Commanding Officer of the
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Premier Doug Ford has called on the federal government to adopt a more proactive stance regarding border security and trade issues. During a recent meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian premiers, Ford highlighted several concerns. He urged the federal government to align with U.S. tariffs on
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On November 28, 2024, ministers responsible for early learning and child care from federal, provincial, and territorial governments met in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The meeting focused on advancing a draft workforce strategy for early learning and child care. The strategy, developed collaboratively, emphasizes recruitment, retention, and recognition of the
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The Ontario government has announced a plan to provide up to $1 billion in loans to municipalities for water infrastructure projects. This initiative is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream under Infrastructure Ontario's Loan Program. The program aims to support the construction, expansion, and rehabilitation
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has initiated legal proceedings against Google, alleging anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector. The Bureau's investigation concluded that Google has leveraged its dominant position to limit competition by tying its ad tech tools together and manipulating auction dynamics. This conduct is said
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The City of Timmins has announced changes to its recycling program, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization. Residents may notice GFL trucks applying stickers to their recycling carts, indicating the transition to the new management. Circular
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The Ontario government has announced plans to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and registered nurses. This initiative is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance healthcare delivery across the province. The changes will allow nurse practitioners to perform additional medical procedures, including
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A special council meeting has been scheduled in Cochrane for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue. Attendees can participate in person or via an online platform. The agenda includes an in-camera session under
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, along with the Minister of Public Safety, Dominic LeBlanc, issued a statement regarding potential tariffs from the United States. The statement emphasized the importance of the trade relationship between Canada and the U.S., highlighting that Canada is a significant