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The 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) evaluated the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries involved in the assessment. The
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a special council meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. The session is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be accessible both in person
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The Town of Cochrane has made its 2023 financial statements available to the public. These documents can be accessed at no charge by visiting the municipal office or through the town's official website. The release of these statements is in compliance with Section 295(1) of the Municipal
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The Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on October 14th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. However, the arena will remain open according to its regular schedule. Residents can find the arena schedule on the town's official website.
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced the holiday schedule for waste and recycling collection, as well as landfill operations for the 2024 holiday season. Waste and Recycling Collection Schedule: * Monday, December 23: No change. * Tuesday, December 24: Collection will occur on Monday, December 23. * Wednesday, December 25: Collection
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The Canadian Coast Guard has concluded its 2024 Arctic operational season. During this period, the Coast Guard conducted 39 commercial escorts and 49 helicopter-based ice reconnaissance missions. The Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre in Iqaluit closed on December 10, 2024, and will reopen in May 2025. Until then, the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced the cancellation of its regular council meeting originally scheduled for December 9, 2024. No specific reasons for the cancellation were provided in the announcement. Residents and interested parties are advised to stay informed about future meetings and any rescheduled dates through official township
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The City of Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation scheduled to start on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:01 AM. The Public Works Department will deploy crews to clear snow from city streets, rural roads, laneways, and parking lots. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and
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The Town of Cochrane is seeking applicants for the position of Lead Mechanic within its Infrastructure Services Department. This full-time role involves mechanical repairs and certification of various types of vehicles, including small equipment, light-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles. Job Details * Location: Cochrane, Ontario * Position Status: Permanent Full-time * Rate of Pay:
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Residents of Northeast Ontario can expect an overcast day today. The temperature will remain steady around minus 7 degrees Celsius, with a wind chill making it feel more like minus 14. Winds will start from the west at 20 km/h and will become light in the afternoon. For this
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The Ontario government has introduced the Emergency Management Modernization Act, a legislative proposal aimed at updating the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). This initiative seeks to enhance the province's ability to handle emergencies such as floods and wildland fires. The proposed changes are the first comprehensive
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The Timmins Public Library has announced its holiday operating hours for the upcoming season. The Main Branch will be open on December 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed from December 24 to 26. It will reopen on December 27 and 28 from 10 a.m.