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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is set to conduct its regular council meeting on March 3rd, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Town Hall. In addition to in-person attendance, residents have the option to participate virtually. Those interested
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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 rooms from the pool deck. The pool will reopen for regular public
Weather
Welcome to another week in Northeast Ontario. As we step into this early March week, the weather continues to be very North-like. Monday: * Expect a typical wintry start with flurries likely. The high will be around -5°C. With local blowing snow, travel requires caution. * Tonight, the chance of flurries
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Welcome to another day here in the beautiful Northeast of Ontario. Here's what you can expect for the weather today and the coming week. Sunday, March 2, 2025 * Morning: Mainly sunny, clearing as the day progresses. Expect a high of minus 7. Wind up to 15 km/h.
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Hansang brand frozen fish cakes due to undeclared egg. This recall affects products sold across Canada. Consumers with egg allergies are advised not to consume the affected products due to the risk of severe or life-threatening reactions. The CFIA
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On February 28, 2025, the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) met in Toronto to discuss and implement measures aimed at addressing internal trade barriers within Canada. The meeting, led by Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Anita Anand, concluded with an agreement among federal, provincial, and territorial representatives to promote
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A joint operation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) resulted in the arrest of an individual in Mississauga, Ontario, for narcotics trafficking and possession. The incident involved synthetic opioids, specifically Nitazenes, which are noted by the CBSA and RCMP to be significantly
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The federal minimum wage in Canada will rise to $17.75 per hour, effective April 1, 2025. This update was announced by Employment and Social Development Canada on February 28, 2025. The adjustment signifies a 2.4% increase over the previous rate, designed to align workers' salaries in federally
Weekly Digest
Canadian Armed Forces Launch Arctic Exercises in Early 2025 Date: 2025-02-23 The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are set to conduct military exercises known as Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT between February 23 and March 9, 2025. These operations will take place in the Arctic regions near Inuvik and the Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest
Weather
Today in the Northeast Ontario region, you can expect mainly cloudy conditions with a 40% chance of flurries in the evening, clearing overnight. The wind will be northwest at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50, becoming light by morning. It's a cold day with a low of
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The Government of Canada has announced a recall of certain Polaris and 509 Tactical 3.0 helmets due to potential impact hazards. This recall affects Youth, Mountain, and Trail versions of these helmets available in various sizes. The helmets have been found not to comply with essential certification standards required
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The Government of Canada has introduced measures aimed at addressing fentanyl production and organized crime. The details were announced by the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, the Associate Minister of Health, and the Minister of Public Safety, along with the Fentanyl Czar. These measures involve formalizing controls on three