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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This framework aims to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans and encourage more employers to offer these plans. Target benefit pension plans provide a predictable
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Timmins Transit will operate on a reduced schedule on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The changes include the suspension of the Route 38 bus at the top of each hour and the absence of microtransit services in Porcupine and South Porcupine. Timmins Transit has stated that updates will be provided throughout
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Starting January 1, 2025, the City of Timmins will no longer handle household residential recycling collection. This change is due to provincial legislation from 2023, which mandates that companies producing blue box materials must fully fund and operate Ontario's recycling system. In Timmins, the non-profit organization Circular Materials
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The public restroom at the municipal pool and Liz McCafferty Park in Smooth Rock Falls is currently closed. It is scheduled to reopen in late spring. This closure affects access to facilities for visitors and residents who frequent the park and pool area.
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Today in Northeast Ontario, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 12°C. Winds will be light, so it should be a relatively calm day overall. Looking ahead to Friday, prepare for a slight increase in temperature with mostly sunny skies and a high of 18°
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The Town of Cochrane is in the process of developing its first Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). This plan aims to enhance mobility, connectivity, and access throughout the town. A draft version of the ATMP is currently available for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback by emailing the
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The Ontario government, in collaboration with the federal government, is allocating $64 million to enhance the province's wildland firefighting capabilities. This funding will be used to hire and train personnel, as well as to purchase new equipment and technology such as fuel systems, tankers, trucks, and software systems.
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The Timmins Police Service has issued a request for public assistance in locating Justin Dampier, who has been reported missing. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in locating Robert Demers, who has been reported missing. The police have not provided additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance. The authorities urge anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Robert Demers to contact the Timmins Police Service
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On this fine Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Northeast of Ontario can expect a mild day. * Today: The morning will be marked by cloudy periods, with a 30% chance of showers. Conditions should clear in the afternoon, as winds from the northwest at 20 km/h diminish. The temperature is
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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced a new judicial appointment in Ontario. Linda A. Shin, previously General Counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, Criminal Law Division, has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of
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The Town of Cochrane has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to its Zoning By-law. The meeting is set for November 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person attendance at the Town Hall and virtual participation