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Good morning, Northeast Ontario folks! Friday, December 6, 2024: * Daytime: Expect mainly cloudy skies with a 70% chance of flurries. Winds will remain light, keeping temperatures steady around -9°C with a wind chill feeling like -18°C. * Nighttime: Cloudy periods tonight with a low dipping to -18°C. Weekend
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The town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced a temporary road closure on Main Street. The closure affects the east end of Main Street, specifically from 471 Main St to 487 Main St. This section will be closed for construction starting December 5, 2024, and is expected to reopen by
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The City of Timmins has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:01 AM. This operation will cover city streets, rural roads, laneways, and parking lots. While some areas will be plowed overnight, others may be addressed during daytime hours. The
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The Canadian government has announced a new initiative to enhance the country's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy, launched by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, aims to invest up to $2 billion to bolster AI infrastructure. This funding, outlined in
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Angela Clayton has been appointed as the interim President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario. This decision was made with the unanimous support of the Board of Directors of Infrastructure Ontario. Clayton will take over the role later this month, succeeding Michael Lindsay, who will transition to Metrolinx. Angela Clayton brings
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In October 2024, Canada's merchandise trade figures showed an increase in both exports and imports. According to Statistics Canada, merchandise exports rose by 1.1% to reach $64.2 billion, while imports increased by 0.5% to $65.1 billion.
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Statistics Canada has released data on labour productivity, hourly compensation, and unit labour costs for the third quarter of 2024. The report indicates a decline in labour productivity by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter. This marks the third consecutive quarter of declining productivity, following decreases of 0.1%
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The Timmins Rock will face off against the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners in an upcoming hockey game. This event is part of the ongoing series of matches featuring the Timmins Rock, a team that has become a significant part of the local sports culture. The game is scheduled to take
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a notice regarding snow removal operations. From November 1 to April 30 each year, vehicles obstructing snow removal efforts will be subject to a $45 parking violation fine. Additionally, vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense and stored in a municipal
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Northeast Ontario, gear up for a wintry Thursday. You can expect periods of light snow with local blowing snow. Accumulation is around 2 cm. The temperatures will hover around minus 8, but it's going to feel much colder with a wind chill near minus 18. You'll
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Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its winter seasonal outlook for 2024-2025. The forecast indicates that temperatures are expected to be close to or above normal across the northern and eastern regions of Canada. In contrast, the western regions may experience a warm start to the season, followed by
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The Ontario government has introduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2024, which proposes a $114-million initiative aimed at enhancing support for seniors and caregivers across the province. This legislation, if passed, will focus on improving dementia care, providing assistance to families and caregivers, and creating more opportunities for