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The Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting was held on February 21, 2025, in Ottawa. Minister Anita Anand and provincial and territorial counterparts discussed measures to enhance trade within Canada. The agenda focused on reducing trade barriers and increasing labor mobility among provinces. Minister Anand highlighted the role of Minister
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The Government of Canada has issued a $2 billion Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond with a 7-year term. This marks the third issuance of such bonds by the federal government. Previous issuances include a $4 billion 10-year bond in February 2024, which was subsequently re-opened in October 2024 for an additional $2
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Jean Perrin brand cheeses, specifically Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey. This recall is due to potential contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Consumers are advised by the CFIA to avoid eating the affected products. Those who have purchased
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The Government of Canada announced the planned removal of 20 additional federal exceptions from the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), decreasing the total number of exceptions to 19 from 39. These changes mainly affect government procurement, allowing Canadian businesses wider opportunities for competition across the provinces.
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Canadian scientists are preparing to embark on a significant research mission to the Antarctic, as announced on February 21, 2025. The mission will involve 15 scientists traveling aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke from Punta Arenas, Chile, set to depart on February 23. This research aims to
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Health Canada has issued a warning concerning the "Travel Car Seat for Toddler," which is sold on Amazon.ca. This product has been identified as having the potential to pose a risk of injury if used in a motor vehicle. The warning specifies that the car seat is
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Emergency Watermain Maintenance Onset Affects Lovers Lane in Timmins Date: 2025-02-16 The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department has commenced an emergency repair on a watermain located on Lovers Lane, between Haileybury Crescent and Percival Street. The repair work began at around 1:30 p.m. Residents in the
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Expect cloudy skies today across the Northeast with a 30% chance of flurries. Temperatures will dip, with lows around -5°C. Looking ahead to this evening, flurries will continue with the temperature decreasing to -14°C. For Sunday, the chance of flurries remains at 30%, and we’ll see temperatures
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The Timmins Police Service has reported the theft of a quilt from the Timmins Museum National Exhibition Centre. The theft occurred on February 18, 2025. According to the police, the quilt was taken from a wall display. The police are asking for the public's help in recovering this
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The City of Timmins has released the schedule for upcoming snow removal operations that will take place from February 22 to March 1, 2025. These operations include both night-time and daytime efforts scheduled across various locations. Night-time Operations: Commencing at 9:00 pm and continuing until 7:00 am, snow
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of specific Soo brand beef jerky due to undeclared mustard, an allergen that could potentially cause a severe reaction in individuals with mustard allergies. The affected products include Curry Flavoured Beef Jerky and several sizes of Satay Beef Jerky packaged
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The South Porcupine area of Timmins is experiencing an emergency watermain break as of February 21, 2025. This incident affects residents on Tisdale Ave. between Dunn Ave. and Langmuir Rd., Smith Ave. from Leighton St. to Tisdale St., and Allan St. from Smith Ave. The City of Timmins Environmental Services