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Expect a mild and partly cloudy Saturday across Northeast Ontario, with temperatures hovering around 15°C in the morning and rising to the low 20s by afternoon. Winds will be moderate from the southwest, bringing a mix of sun and cloud through Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Light showers are possible
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Employment in Canada remained unchanged in May 2025, with 20,978,000 people employed, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada reported that the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 7.0% in May, which is the highest rate recorded since September 2016, excluding
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C'est Prêt! and Circle K brand chicken sandwiches have been recalled in Ontario and Quebec, according to a notification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published on June 18, 2025. The recall was initiated after pieces of bone were identified as extraneous material in the affected products,
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Binggrae brand Power Cap Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube has been recalled in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec due to undeclared milk. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on June 11, 2025. The recall is relevant for consumers with milk allergies in the affected provinces. Milk is
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane posted on its official website that municipal office summer hours will be in effect from June 23 to August 29, 2025. During this period, the office will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The notice was
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall of Bornibus brand Tehina sold at The Market Garden, 810 Catherine St., Victoria, following the detection of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product is a 240-gram container with UPC 3592860018907 and code 5013HB 01/2027. The CFIA stated that the
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Expect a mix of sun and cloud across Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and other parts of Northeast Ontario today. Highs will hover around 20°C in most areas, with a gentle breeze keeping things comfortable for outdoor plans. A bit more sun later in the afternoon, then partly cloudy skies through
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The Ontario government announced on June 5, 2025, that physicians and nurses licensed in the United States will be permitted to work in Ontario health-care settings for up to six months while seeking provincial registration. According to the Ministry of Health, these professionals will not be required to register immediately
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled its Special Council Meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. According to an official notice, the meeting was called off because finalized documents required for discussion were delayed. The
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A public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson states that a Committee of Adjustment meeting regarding Consent Application File No. 2025-03-04 will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the upstairs hall at Vern Miller Arena,
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Residents of Cochrane were advised by the Town on June 4 that smoky air conditions in the area are the result of ongoing wildfires in Manitoba, not from any local wildfires. This alert was issued to inform residents about potential health risks tied to the poor air quality and to
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The Ontario government announced on June 5, 2025, that it will provide over $4.2 million to expand nursing education programs in the province. According to the Ministry of Health, the funding will support accelerated registered nursing degree programs at four institutions and increase nursing education seats at colleges in