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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for October 2024 has been released, indicating a national monthly decrease of 0.4%. This index measures the changes in the selling prices of new residential houses across Canada. In Ontario, the index showed a monthly decrease of 0.7% for October 2024. Year-over-year,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. If passed, this legislation would reduce the required service duration for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, the lowest in Canada. Additionally, the proposal includes removing the age limit of 61
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The Ontario government has announced the allocation of over $92 million for research projects across universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in the province. This funding is part of the Ontario Research Fund, which aims to support various research initiatives. The funding will be distributed among more than 200 projects,
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Today, Saturday, November 23, 2024, the Northeast of Ontario will experience varied weather conditions: * General Forecast: * A high of around 8°C is expected with a 70% chance of showers this morning and into the afternoon. Winds will shift to northwesterly at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/
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The City of Timmins has announced a planned water main valve replacement in the Gold Centre Area of Schumacher, scheduled for November 25, 2024. The work will take place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is expected to cause temporary disruptions in water service. Affected streets include:
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The City of Timmins has announced changes to the distribution of Planning Act notices due to a Canada Post service disruption. For the duration of the postal strike, notices for various planning applications will be published in the Timmins Daily Press and online on the city's official website.
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Starting January 1, 2025, Cochrane will implement changes to its residential recycling program. The responsibility for managing recyclable materials will shift to producers, aligning with Ontario's broader recycling strategy. Key points for residents include: * Collection Schedule: There will be no changes to the current recycling pick-up dates. * Service
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A public meeting will be held by the Town of Cochrane to discuss the proposed Growth Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM and will take place at the Council Chambers in Town Hall, located at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane. The
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The Government of Canada has announced measures aimed at supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in southern Ontario. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is involved in providing these supports. The initiative is intended to help local businesses increase their competitiveness and explore new growth opportunities. The government claims that
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The Ontario government has announced plans to return over $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through various financial measures. This includes rebates from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses and reductions in business premium rates. Key measures include: * WSIB Rebates: The government will return $2 billion in
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In October 2024, the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) in Canada increased by 1.2% compared to the previous month. This index, which excludes energy and petroleum products, saw a monthly rise of 0.9%. The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) also experienced an increase, rising by 3.8% from
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In September 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits decreased by 9,600, representing a 1.9% decline from the previous month. This follows a period of stability in August. The trend from April to July 2024 had shown an increase in EI recipients.