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Canada has initiated a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. This decision is a response to tariffs introduced by the United States on Canadian products. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that these tariffs will be
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On February 2, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its strategy to implement tariffs on U.S. imports following the introduction of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian products. The Canadian government plans to impose a 25% tariff on designated U.S. goods, totaling $155 billion in imports. The Department
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Today, across NEON, expect a wintry day with periods of snow and accumulations between 2 to 4 cm. * Temperature: The high will be around -10°C. * Wind: Winds will shift to southeast at 20 km/h in the morning. * Wind Chill: Feel-like temperatures will hover at -24°C in the
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has scheduled snow removal operations from February 2 to February 6, 2025. Nighttime operations will occur from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, while daytime operations are set from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The areas designated for nighttime snow removal
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Smooth Rock Falls February Updates: Family Day Closures and Council Meetings The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that the Town Hall and Arena will be closed on February 17th for Family Day. This closure is part of the town's observance of the holiday. Council meetings are
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The Canadian government has announced a delay in the implementation of a change to the capital gains inclusion rate. Originally scheduled for June 25, 2024, the change will now take effect on January 1, 2026. This announcement was made by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Weekly Digest
Emergency Watermain Repair on Hellen Ave. in Timmins Date: 2025-01-26 The City of Timmins has announced an emergency watermain repair on Hellen Ave., affecting the area from Legion to Moore. The Environmental Services Department has informed residents that they will experience low water pressure overnight. Additionally, there may be occurrences
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here's what Mother Nature has in store for us today and in the coming days: Today (February 1, 2025): * Timmins and Surrounding Areas: * Expect periods of snow today with local accumulations up to 2 cm. Winds out of the northwest at 20 km/h
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Smooth Rock Falls will observe Black History Month this February by flying a Black History Month flag for the entire month. The town will also provide educational materials on its Facebook page to inform the community about the contributions and legacy of Black Canadians. Black History Month is recognized annually
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A weather alert has been issued for Northeast Ontario, warning of extreme cold conditions on Friday, January 31, 2025. Local authorities report that temperatures are expected to fall to -33 degrees Celsius overnight, including wind chill effects. Health experts caution that exposure to these temperatures can result in frostbite and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled its Regular Council Meeting for February 3rd, 2025. The meeting will commence at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls. This session is part of the town's routine council meetings, which are
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Statistics Canada has released data indicating a rise in average hourly wages for Canadian employees in the second quarter of 2024. The report shows a 5.1% increase in wages compared to the previous year. The breakdown of wage growth by employment type reveals that full-time positions experienced a 6.