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On November 25, 2024, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced the government's plan to address a surplus in the public service pension fund. According to the statement, the pension plan is currently in a surplus position due to sound investments. However, under the Income
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Residents of Northeast Ontario, here's what you can expect from today's weather and a look ahead: * Today: Expect cloudy skies across the region with a 60% chance of flurries. Temperatures will drop to as low as -10°C. If you're heading out, dress warmly
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority President and CEO Lynne Innes received a Premier’s Award in the health sciences category on Feb. 18, according to a WAHA statement posted Feb. 19. The Premier’s Awards, run through Ontario’s college system, recognize college graduates across seven categories. WAHA provides health services
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced a national strike commencing on November 15, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. As a result, Canada Post operations will be halted, affecting the processing and delivery of mail and parcels. This disruption is expected to cause delays for
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has commenced an expiry review concerning aluminum extrusions imported from China. This review will assess whether the cessation of an existing order, initially issued on January 13, 2020, could lead to the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing practices by China, potentially harming the
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced the addition of six electric buses to its fleet. This development is part of the E-Mission Zero program, which aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2037. The introduction of these electric buses is a preliminary step in DRT's strategy to transition
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is offering official merchandise for purchase at the Town Hall. The available items include various branded apparel and accessories. This initiative aims to promote community identity and pride among residents. The merchandise can be viewed and purchased during regular Town Hall business hours. For
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The Town of Cochrane is currently accepting applications for vacant positions on the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board and the Committee of Adjustment. The town is seeking one member of the public to represent the rural area, which includes the former Townships of Glackmeyer and Lamarche, and one member to
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Ininew Patient Services will notify clients about appointments using automated voicemail messages while the Canada Post strike continues, according to a Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) webpage dated Feb. 19, 2026 that was posted on behalf of Ininew Patient Services. The update affects how appointment notices are delivered for people
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Good morning Northeast Ontario! Today: * Weather Conditions: Expect periods of freezing drizzle this morning followed by cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. Periods of light snow will develop late this afternoon. Be cautious of freezing drizzle early in the day. * Temperature: High of minus 1°C. * Wind: Light
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On November 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada. The case was identified in an individual in Manitoba who had recently traveled to an area in central and eastern Africa experiencing an outbreak of clade I mpox. The
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For residents of Northeast Ontario taking in Sunday's weather, here's what to expect: Today, November 24th, 2024, will be clearing with high temperatures reaching minus 4°C during the day. Keep in mind, it’s a chilly day, so bundle up if heading out. Tonight, expect