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The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department has announced an emergency watermain repair on Legion Dr., affecting the area from Powell to Shamrock. The repair work is effective immediately and is expected to be completed by 6:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025. Residents in the affected area
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Statistics Canada has released its report detailing wage growth and job vacancies for the second quarter of 2024. According to the data, average hourly wages for all employees increased by 5.1% compared to the same period last year, maintaining the growth rate observed in the previous quarter. The report
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The Ontario government has announced a $2 billion investment aimed at refurbishing and expanding hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. This initiative is expected to secure up to 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity, sufficient to power approximately 830,000 homes. The project will involve several hydroelectric stations, including Otter
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $27 million aimed at enhancing carpentry training across the province. This funding is expected to support the training of over 2,600 carpenters through the construction of a new training facility in Sudbury and the expansion of existing facilities in London,
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Northern College to Reduce Staff Amid Financial Challenges Date: 2025-01-19 Northern College in Timmins, Ontario, is set to reduce its staff as it faces financial challenges linked to recent government policy changes. The college has announced that it anticipates an operational deficit of $6 million for the 2025-26 academic year,
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The Ontario government has announced a $228 million investment to enhance the infrastructure of publicly assisted colleges and universities. This funding is intended to support the modernization of educational facilities, including upgrades to buildings and the acquisition of new learning tools, according to a government release. The initiative aims to
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here's your weather update for Saturday, January 25, 2025. Expect a chilly Saturday with mainly cloudy skies and periods of snow starting early in the morning. Snow accumulation will be around 2 to 4 cm. Winds from the south at 20 km/h, gusting
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The Public Works Department has announced that nighttime snow removal operations will occur from January 26 to January 30, 2025, in Northeast Ontario. These operations are planned for specific areas, as detailed by the department. Residents are advised to remain aware of these activities and exercise caution when traveling in
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A Special Council meeting is set to occur on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane ON, within the Council Chambers, and will be accessible both in person and online. This meeting has been organized under section 9
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The Reg Lamy Cultural Centre in Smooth Rock Falls has been designated as a LiveBarn venue, enabling live and on-demand streaming of events held at the facility. This service allows individuals who cannot attend in person to watch events remotely. LiveBarn provides a subscription-based service that broadcasts live and recorded
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Residents in the Northeast of Ontario, including towns such as Cochrane, have been informed that the 2025 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. The Town Hall has set the installment due dates for February 28, 2025, and April 30, 2025. For those who do not receive their tax bill by
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Residents in Cochrane are currently experiencing harder water due to a non-functional water softening system at the local Water Treatment Plant. Cochrane's Infrastructure Services reports that the system's age has made it difficult to source replacement parts. Most parts are expected to arrive within two weeks,