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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
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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
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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
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The City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is designed to manage the collection, spending, and investment of funds necessary for operating costs and capital projects. The taxation fund budget is a component of the City&
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Premier Doug Ford has announced that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has agreed to dissolve the 43rd Parliament of Ontario. This decision took effect at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the announcement. The dissolution sets the stage for a provincial election, which is scheduled
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A public meeting is set to discuss a minor variance application in Cochrane. The application, labeled A09-2024, has been submitted by J. Bussiere for the property at 311 Tenth Street. The legal description of the property is Lot 25 on Plan 6M494, Roll No. 5639 010 005 28280 0000.
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The Kapuskasing District Planning Board has announced a public meeting to be held on February 10, 2025. The meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre, located at 88 Riverside Drive in Kapuskasing, Ontario. The focus of the meeting will be a proposed amendment to the
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls participated in the 2025 ROMA Conference, engaging with key ministries to address local issues. Representatives met with the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Northern Development. Discussions focused on the impact of reduced funding from the