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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here’s your weather report for today and the upcoming week: Today: * Mainly cloudy with a stable high near -3°C. This evening, there is a 40% chance of flurries, with temperatures dropping to a low of -5°C overnight . Early Week: * Monday will see sunny
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The Government of Canada has announced that Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been awarded a contract for the construction of River-class destroyers. This announcement was made by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the
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The City of Timmins is actively monitoring weather and road conditions to prepare for the implementation of reduced load restrictions on commercial vehicles and trailers. These restrictions are based on By-law 2006-6275 and can be enacted any time after March 1. The purpose of these restrictions is to safeguard road
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Cold Weather Alert Expected for March 7, 2025 An alert has been issued for March 7, 2025, indicating that temperatures in the northeast region of Ontario are expected to fall to -27°C overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during this period of extreme
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The Government of Canada has announced a $3.25-billion contract, excluding taxes, with Chantier Davie Canada Inc. This contract involves the construction of a new polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard, under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Construction is planned to take place at the Chantier Davie shipyard in Lévis,
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Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool Closure Announced for March 17, 2025 Date: 2025-03-03 The Timmins local government has announced that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool will be closed on Monday, March 17, 2025. This closure is planned to enable the installation of accessibility door openers to improve access to the change
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here's your weather update for today and the week ahead: * Today (Saturday): Expect flurries ending early this morning followed by a mix of sun and clouds. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will lighten throughout the morning, reaching a high of -3°
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The Government of Canada has officially contracted Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to build a new polar icebreaker. The contract, valued at CAD 3.15 billion, was announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
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The Canadian government has unveiled plans to release additional spectrum to facilitate the development of 5G wireless networks. This announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. The newly accessible millimeter wave spectrum is expected to enhance telecommunications capabilities significantly. According to the release, this
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On March 8, Smooth Rock Falls joins the global community in observing International Women's Day, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political areas. The day also highlights the ongoing efforts and progress needed to achieve gender equality worldwide.
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Residents of Val Gagné have been experiencing low water pressure, according to a public notice issued by the Township of Black River-Matheson. The township is advising those affected to report the issue to facilitate addressing the problem. No further details regarding the cause or anticipated resolution of the low water
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for PC Blue Menu brand Chicken Tikka Masala due to the presence of undeclared almond. This poses a significant risk to individuals with almond allergies, as consumers might unknowingly ingest the allergen. The affected product was identified after the CFIA