January Sees Rise in Canadian Employment
Employment in Canada increased by 76,000 jobs in January 2025, representing a growth of 0.4%, according to Statistics Canada. The unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points to 6.6%.
Employment in Canada increased by 76,000 jobs in January 2025, representing a growth of 0.4%, according to Statistics Canada. The unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points to 6.6%.
The Town of Cochrane cancelled the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Dec. 10, 2025, citing no applications received, according to a Dec. 3 notice. The next regular meeting is set for Jan. 14, 2026. The notice was issued by Secretary-Treasurer Elisabeth Dupuis.
Timmins Police said Dec. 8 that Highway 655 at Ross Avenue in Timmins is closed to all traffic after a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Officers are on scene and an investigation is underway. In a notice posted Dec. 8, police asked drivers to avoid the area,
Highway 101 East is closed in both directions between Lawrence Street and Bristol Road in Porcupine after what police called a “serious” two-vehicle collision on the evening of Dec. 7. The Timmins Police Service advised motorists to avoid the area, expect significant delays, and use alternate routes. The conditions of
Smooth Rock Falls issued a Dec. 8 notice stating that pushing, plowing, or dumping snow onto municipal roads or sidewalks is prohibited under By-Law No. 2025-72, with fines ranging from $150 to $550 under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). The town says fines will be issued without warning. The