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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here's what Mother Nature has in store for us today and in the coming days: Today (February 1, 2025): * Timmins and Surrounding Areas: * Expect periods of snow today with local accumulations up to 2 cm. Winds out of the northwest at 20 km/h
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Smooth Rock Falls will observe Black History Month this February by flying a Black History Month flag for the entire month. The town will also provide educational materials on its Facebook page to inform the community about the contributions and legacy of Black Canadians. Black History Month is recognized annually
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A weather alert has been issued for Northeast Ontario, warning of extreme cold conditions on Friday, January 31, 2025. Local authorities report that temperatures are expected to fall to -33 degrees Celsius overnight, including wind chill effects. Health experts caution that exposure to these temperatures can result in frostbite and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled its Regular Council Meeting for February 3rd, 2025. The meeting will commence at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls. This session is part of the town's routine council meetings, which are
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Statistics Canada has released data indicating a rise in average hourly wages for Canadian employees in the second quarter of 2024. The report shows a 5.1% increase in wages compared to the previous year. The breakdown of wage growth by employment type reveals that full-time positions experienced a
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The Town of Cochrane has released a series of videos as part of the Mayor's Mid Term Review. These videos, available on YouTube, cover several key areas of local governance and development. The series includes discussions on various topics: * Accomplishments: Highlights of the town's achievements over
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Statistics Canada has released its labour statistics for July 2024, showing an increase in payroll employment and a decrease in job vacancies. Payroll employment rose by 32,800, or 0.2%, following a decline in June. Over the past year, there has been an increase of 157,700 jobs, or
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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
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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