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The Timmins Police Service is currently managing a traffic incident involving three vehicles on Algonquin Boulevard East. The collision occurred between Brunette Road and Highway 655. As a result, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Algonquin Boulevard East are closed to ensure the safety of first responders and those involved
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Northern College in Timmins has announced its participation in Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. This initiative aims to support Indigenous learners, acknowledging that 30% of Indigenous Peoples in Canada live with a disability, according to Statistics Canada. Mitch Dumas, President & CEO of Northern College, emphasized the college's commitment
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The Canadian government has announced a temporary tax relief on certain goods and a new fund to address short-term rental issues. From December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be removed from a range of holiday essentials. This
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a notice regarding snow plowing and laneway clearing. Residents are reminded that plowing snow or clearing laneways without authorization from the town is not permitted. Violations of this regulation will result in fines according to By-Law 916-2012. Individuals who wish to maintain open laneways
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Today's weather in the Northeast of Ontario indicates some snow to contend with. * Wednesday: Expect snow throughout the day with accumulations of 5 to 10 cm in some areas. Winds from the south at 20 km/h will calm later in the day. The high will be around
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The Smooth Rock Falls council meeting on December 2, 2024, covered several key issues: * Integrity Commissioner Report: The council reviewed the Integrity Commissioner's findings regarding Mayor Patrick Roberts' conduct at a previous meeting. As a consequence, the Mayor's pay will be suspended for 90 days
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The Ontario government has announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing the healthcare system across the province. These measures include modernizing the provincial electronic health record system to provide Ontarians with secure online access to their personal health information through Health811, starting next year. Additionally, nurse practitioners will be allowed to
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On December 3, 2024, a change of command ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates of the Canadian Armed Forces transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Rear Admiral H. İlker Avcı of the Turkish Navy. Commodore Coates had assumed
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This review, the first since 2012, aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the interests of its members and supports
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The Alain & Ryder Dion Memorial Tournament is scheduled to take place from December 6 to 8, 2024. This event is organized by the Timmins Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) and will feature U11 and U15 teams. The tournament is held in memory of Alain and Ryder Dion and aims to
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Morning folks in Northeast Ontario! Here's what you can expect in the weather department today and into the weekend: * Tuesday, December 3, 2024: The weather today is mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries. Expect light winds up to 15 km/h. The high will be around
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing dementia care and support for caregivers. The proposed changes are part of the 'Your Health' plan, which seeks to improve access to care for seniors and their caregivers across the province. Key elements of the proposal