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On February 8, 2025, Lawrence MacAulay, the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, held a meeting in Ottawa with provincial and territorial ministers to discuss the agriculture sector's relationship with the United States. This meeting was organized by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The discussions focused heavily on the
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Today in Northeast Ontario, expect periods of snow with a high of minus 9°C. Wind southeast at 20 km/h will create a wind chill of minus 25 in the morning and minus 17 in the afternoon. This evening, periods of snow will continue, with temperatures rising to minus
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The Timmins Public Works Department has detailed plans for nighttime snow removal during the week of February 9 to February 13, 2025. Operations are scheduled from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The areas targeted for the first night include Third, Spruce (from Sixth to Kirby), and Pine (from
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public following a break and enter incident in downtown Timmins. The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 AM on February 6, 2025, at a business located on Third Avenue. Police are actively investigating the event and have called upon local residents
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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%.
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Canada to Impose Tariffs on U.S. Goods in Trade Dispute Response Date: 2025-02-03 On February 2, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its strategy to implement tariffs on U.S. imports following the introduction of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian products. The Canadian government plans to impose a
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Weather Report for Northeast Ontario, Saturday, February 8, 2025 For Today: * Timmins & Surrounding Areas: * Expect cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries. The day will be chilly with a low of -32°C. * Moosonee & Vicinity: * A mix of sun and cloud with periods of snow expected by
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A Parent & Tot Open Skate event is set to take place at the Reg Lamy Cultural Arena in Smooth Rock Falls. This free skating session will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am, offering a family-friendly activity opportunity. This announcement, from
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A Special Council meeting will take place in Cochrane on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. Residents have the opportunity to attend the session at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, or access it online. This meeting is conducted under the provisions of procedural by-law 1526-2022. Agenda items
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A severe cold weather warning has been issued for February 7, 2025, in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins. The alert, communicated by local authorities, predicts temperatures reaching -26°C when factoring in wind chill. Health experts warn that exposure to such extreme temperatures can lead to incidents like frostbite
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation due to start at 12:01 am on Friday, February 7, 2025. The activity is expected to span throughout the day and may continue into the evening hours. Residents are advised to stay informed about the plowing
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The federal government of Canada has announced a $1,720,064 investment in outdoor tourism projects across Northern Ontario. This initiative, announced by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, will support ten distinct projects aimed at improving tourism infrastructure and experiences. The funding