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A special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue in the Council Chambers and will be accessible both in person and online, according to an official notice released
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The Ontario government announced on May 29, 2025, that it will invest $500 million to establish a Critical Minerals Processing Fund. According to the Ministry of Finance, the fund will provide financial support for projects that aim to increase Ontario’s ability to process critical minerals. The initiative is part
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The Ontario government has introduced legislation to change compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), including ending a salary freeze and re-establishing a pension plan, according to a government news release issued on May 29, 2025. The proposed legislation, supported by all parties in the legislature, would set a new
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The Township of Black River-Matheson announced in a public notice dated May 30, 2025, that seasonal reduced load limits, also known as half loads, will be lifted on all municipal roadways effective Thursday, May 30, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. According to the Township's notice, this marks
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A cool start this morning across the NEOn region, with Timmins and Kapuskasing seeing temperatures around 7°C early, rising to a high of 16°C this afternoon. Northerly winds will keep things feeling a bit brisk, but skies are expected to clear as the day progresses, giving us some
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Canadians will observe the 158th anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 2025, with official events in Ottawa and Gatineau, as well as local and national broadcasts, according to Canadian Heritage. Official programs announced on May 29 outline concerts, family activities, ceremonies, and fireworks across several designated sites in the capital
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Shannon and Trevor Piper received approval on May 20, 2025, to build an accessory garage with an increased height on their property in Smooth Rock Falls. The Committee of Adjustment granted the variance during its meeting that evening. The decision allows the Pipers to proceed with their construction plans, as
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On May 29, 2025, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon issued a statement in Ottawa addressing recent announcements by telecommunications companies Bell and Telus regarding AI infrastructure projects in Canada. The statement is relevant for residents tracking developments in technology and
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Timmins Police Service responded to a bear attack in the Lozanne Crescent area at around 4:08 a.m. on Thursday. According to police, a resident let their dog outside and saw a bear cub in a nearby tree. While trying to retrieve the dog, the resident was attacked by
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl and 59.73 kilograms of other illegal narcotics during Operation Blizzard, a national enforcement initiative conducted from February 12 to March 13, 2025. The CBSA stated that Operation Blizzard was a focused effort to examine illegal drug shipments
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Timmins will hold its annual Household Hazardous & Special Waste drop-off on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump. Residents can dispose of items such as old paint, pesticides, batteries and propane tanks at no cost. Hazardous waste like old
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Thursday brings a mild and comfortable start across Northeast Ontario, with temperatures in the upper single digits through the morning, rising to highs near 17°C this afternoon for communities from Timmins to Kapuskasing, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, and Moosonee. Cloud cover will be mixed, with mainly cloudy skies and some