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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.
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The Town of Cochrane has released a series of videos as part of the Mayor's Mid Term Review. These videos, available on YouTube, cover several key areas of local governance and development. The series includes discussions on various topics: * Accomplishments: Highlights of the town's achievements over
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Statistics Canada has released its labour statistics for July 2024, showing an increase in payroll employment and a decrease in job vacancies. Payroll employment rose by 32,800, or 0.2%, following a decline in June. Over the past year, there has been an increase of 157,700 jobs, or
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Good morning Northeast Ontario! Bundle up, as it remains bitterly cold out there with potential for frostbite. * Today: Mostly clear skies with a few clouds. Winds up to 15 km/h are expected. The temperature will dip to a low of -28°C tonight, feeling closer to -33°C with
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The Committee of Adjustment in the Town of Cochrane has approved a minor variance application for the property at 311 Tenth Street. This decision, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, allows for adjustments in the lot area
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board has approved a consent application for land severance in the Town of Cochrane. The application, designated as B09-2024, concerns lands described as Part Lot 7, Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Lamarche Township. This decision, made under the authority of Section 53 of the Planning
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Local authorities have issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, January 30, 2025. Residents in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins, should prepare for temperatures that are expected to drop to -25 degrees Celsius overnight, with wind chill considered. Health officials caution that exposure to these extreme temperatures can
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The Town of Cochrane has scheduled a Special Council meeting for Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, in the Council Chambers. Residents can attend in person or participate online. This meeting is convened under section 9
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Residents in Northeast Ontario are informed about the latest update regarding hard water in the region. Health Canada has stated that drinking hard water is safe and does not pose any health risks. The presence of calcium and magnesium in hard water can contribute to the recommended daily intake of
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The Kapuskasing District Planning Board has announced a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment. This meeting is set to take place at the Civic Centre in Kapuskasing on February 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting aims to gather public input regarding the proposed changes,
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Today's weather in Northeast Ontario is sunny, with a high of minus 15 degrees Celsius. This morning will bring a wind chill of minus 30, easing to minus 20 by the afternoon. There's a 30% chance of flurries tonight, with temperatures dropping to a low of
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The Timmins City Council has approved the 2025 taxation fund budget, which includes a 3.43% increase from the previous year. This budget is part of the overall municipal budget that incorporates contributions from city agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as assessments from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)