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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here is your weather report for Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Today you can expect sunny conditions with a high of 22°C. Winds will become northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, and the UV index will be a high 6, so
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The Ontario government is investing $1 million through the Skills Development Fund to provide job-ready training for Francophone survivors of domestic and family abuse. The initiative aims to connect these individuals with employers in the skilled trades. The program, in partnership with La Maison d’Hébergement pour Femmes francophones, a
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The Ontario government announced that it will begin accepting applications for funding under the $400 million Housing-Enabling Core Servicing stream of the $1 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program starting August 21. The funding is intended to build, maintain, and repair core assets such as municipal roads, bridges, and culverts to
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced the implementation of a four percent (4%) Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on all rooms sold for overnight accommodation. This tax will be mandatory for all accommodation providers operating within the town. Revenues from room incidentals, meeting room rentals, food and beverage, room
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is seeking proposals for the operation of the Reg Lamy Culture Centre Canteen during the winter season. The selected bidder will manage food service operations from September 15th to April 15th each year. Proposals must be submitted by August 23, 2024, at 3:00
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Between August 13 and 14, 2024, two drivers were charged with impaired driving in Timmins. On August 13, at approximately 10:51 a.m., the Timmins Police Service received a call about an erratic driver entering Timmins from Highway 101 W. Police intercepted the vehicle on Riverside Drive at Norman
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Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Smooth Rock Falls. The advisory warns that frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees Celsius overnight into Wednesday morning. Residents are advised to cover up plants, especially those in
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls are advised that due to a mechanical issue with the garbage truck, waste and recycling collection scheduled for August 20th has been postponed to August 21st. Residents should place their garbage and recycling bins at the curbside by 7:00 am on August 21st.
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On the evening of August 15, 2024, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, an incident occurred in the downtown area of Timmins. Two unidentified males approached several individuals, demanding their money and cell phones. One of the suspects brandished a large knife, but the victims were able to
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 9 for a Professional Development Day. Regular services will resume the following day.
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Good morning Northeast Ontario! Here's your weather update for Tuesday, August 20, 2024: The weather today will be sunny with a high of 27°C. As we move into the evening, expect clear conditions with a low of 12°C. Looking ahead to tomorrow, Wednesday will bring a
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The Township of Black River-Matheson will hold its Council Inaugural Ceremony on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The event will start at 6:30 pm at the Vern Miller Community Centre, located at 1 Arena Avenue, Matheson. A reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony.