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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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Timmins will mark Canada Day on July 1 with events at Hollinger Park and Gillies Lake Conservation Area, with fireworks over Gillies Lake after sunset; parking lots at both sites will be closed. The City of Timmins outlined parking changes, free parking options, and a full day of activities and
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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
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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
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The Timmins Central Ambulance Communication Centre, along with Cochrane District Paramedic Service and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Paramedic Service, will begin using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) for all 9-1-1 medical calls on Wednesday, June 25, according to the Timmins Police Service. This change means people in
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Tourism Timmins has announced that a Canada Day event will take place at Hollinger Park on July 1, 2025, with activities scheduled from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. According to event organizers, this event marks the 158th anniversary of Canada. The event website states that Canada Day has