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The municipal office at 367 Fourth Avenue in Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. This closure is scheduled in observance of the national holiday, which may impact residents seeking to access municipal services
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Expect a cooler start across Northeast Ontario today, with morning temperatures ranging from the upper single digits in Timmins and Iroquois Falls to low teens toward Kapuskasing and Hearst. The day will bring mainly cloudy skies with a risk of scattered showers, especially through the afternoon. Daytime highs are set
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At approximately 3:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision that caused significant property damage at a local business. According to the Timmins Police Service, preliminary findings indicated that a vehicle struck several commercial properties and
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A mild start today across the North, with a blend of sun and cloud for Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and the rest of Northeast Ontario. High temperatures this afternoon will reach near 22°C, with gentle westerly breezes. Early risers may have noticed some patchy morning fog, especially near river valleys,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese, produced by Natural Pastures Cheese Company Ltd. The recall applies to cheese sold in Ontario, specifically batch #854 263, with a best before date of October 2, 2025. According to the CFIA, the product
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that Canada Day activities will be held at the Smooth Rock Falls Public Pool on July 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at 114 Sixth Street and is open to the public at
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that Floatie Wonderland is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Smooth Rock Falls Municipal Pool. The event was publicized by the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls on its website
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada rose 1.7% over the 12 months ending in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada. This annual rate was unchanged compared to April. On a monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.6% in May, or 0.2% when adjusted for seasonal factors. Consumer
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that it is working to reopen the municipal pool and hopes to welcome residents back this week. According to the Town, registration for swimming lessons is now open. Residents can register at the Pool Building at 114 Sixth Street daily from 12:00
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The Economic Development Committee meeting for Black River-Matheson will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is scheduled for the upstairs hall of the Vern Miller Community Centre, according to a public notice dated June 23, 2025. Residents are welcome to attend the
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Mild temperatures set the tone across Northeast Ontario today, with Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, Smooth Rock Falls, and the North in for partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will reach around 22°C, with a west wind keeping things comfortable. Showers are possible later this afternoon and into the evening—about
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The Ontario government announced on June 23, 2025, that it will allocate $235 million to support more than 130 new and expanded primary care teams across the province this year, with a goal to connect 300,000 people to primary care. The Ministry of Health stated that this funding is