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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced that there will be changes to the snow removal schedule for the week of January 25, 2025. This adjustment is due to a city-wide snow plowing event. Residents in South Porcupine should note that snow removal will not occur on Monday,
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Residents of Cochrane and the surrounding Northeast Ontario region can look forward to a Comedy Night featuring Mark Menei. The event is set for Friday, January 31, 2025, at 49th Parallel Kitchen + Bar, located at 105 3rd Street, Cochrane, Ontario. Doors open at 8:30 PM, with the show beginning
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Today in Northeast Ontario, expect frigid conditions throughout the day. The forecast calls for: * Temperature: High of minus 20°C. Wind chill making it feel like minus 37°C in the morning and minus 27°C in the afternoon. * Conditions: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. Be prepared
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The Ontario government has announced a $325 million investment to support water infrastructure projects across the province. This funding, provided through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), aims to assist municipalities in developing and upgrading essential water systems. According to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure, the initiative is intended
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The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department has announced an emergency watermain repair affecting the area around the McIntyre Community Centre. The repair work is taking place on Father Costello Dr. from Vipond to McIntyre Rd., extending down McIntyre. The repair began immediately and is expected to continue until
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The Timmins Police Service has alerted the public to a scam involving fraudsters who falsely claim that individuals owe money to the government or other agencies. According to the police, these scammers use aggressive tactics, including threats of arrest, charges, or fines, to coerce victims into making immediate payments. Residents
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced that a city-wide snow plowing operation will commence on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, starting at 12:01 am. The operation is expected to continue throughout the day and may extend into the evening. The snow plowing will cover city streets,
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating Ecghardt, who has been reported missing. The police have not disclosed specific details about Ecghardt's last known whereabouts or physical description in the release. Residents with any information that could assist in locating Ecghardt are encouraged to contact
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On January 30, 2025, the Canadian government announced the initiation of two new immigration pilots targeting rural and Francophone communities. These initiatives, named the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), aim to draw skilled newcomers to specific regions across Canada. The RCIP is designed
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Monday, January 27, 2025. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34°C overnight, including wind chill factors, as reported by the city. Residents are advised to take precautions against the severe cold, which can lead to health issues
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Today, Monday, January 27, 2025, in Northeast Ontario, expect a chill in the air with weather conditions as follows: * Morning: 40% chance of flurries. Wind speeds around 15 km/h. High of -14°C. Wind chills reaching -31°C. Risk of frostbite is high, so dress warmly. * Afternoon: 40% chance
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The MV Northumberland, previously known as the MV Fanafjord, has arrived in Canada. According to a government press release, the vessel will operate on the route between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia. This addition aims to enhance the maritime connectivity between these regions, serving both residents