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Today in Northeast Ontario, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 28°C. As the day progresses, there’s a 30% chance of showers, so you might want to keep an umbrella handy just in case. This evening, temperatures will drop to about 13°C with
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The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025. The new rate is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.30 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. This marks a decrease of two cents
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The weather for today, Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the Northeast is as follows: A few showers are expected early in the day with a high of 16°C. Winds will be north-northwest at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h. The UV index is moderate, sitting at
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Life satisfaction among Canadians has been declining, according to a study released by Statistics Canada. The report uses data from the Canadian Social Survey (CSS) collected from April 2021 to March 2024. Key findings from the study include: * Life Satisfaction: In 2024, only 48.6% of Canadians aged 15 years
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $910 million aimed at enhancing emergency care services across the province. This funding is intended to increase the availability of ambulances and improve response times for emergency medical services. Key points from the announcement include: * An average increase of eight percent
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Current weather conditions in the Northeast region of Ontario indicate foggy conditions with a temperature of 12.8°C as of this morning. A fog advisory has been issued, urging residents to remain vigilant about the low visibility. For today, expect a mix of sun and cloud, and a high
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The Ontario government is expanding its Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to introduce over 35,000 students to careers in the skilled trades. This initiative will take place in 15 cities across the province, including Barrie, Cobourg, Cornwall, Kitchener, Niagara Falls, North Bay, and South Porcupine (near Timmins). The
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TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced an agreement with the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) regarding the first year of a new four-year physician services agreement (PSA). This agreement follows the decision made by Arbitrator Kaplan. The agreement builds upon the existing $17.5 billion that the province allocates for connecting
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A Planning Board meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024, at the Town Hall starting at 6:00 PM, followed by a Regular Council Meeting at 6:30 PM. Residents who wish to participate virtually can register through the provided links: * Planning Board Meeting: Register Here * Regular Council Meeting: Register
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The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will conduct a water valve exercising event in Smooth Rock Falls. Residents may experience low water pressure or discolouration during this event, which is expected to last for a short duration. In case of discoloured water, residents are advised to run the cold water
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Today in the Northeast, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers this evening, and possible thunderstorms. The high will be around 26°C with a low of 13°C tonight. Looking ahead to Friday, we’ll see a mix of sun and cloud, reaching a high of
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The Ontario government is investing over $26 million to establish a new training centre at LiUNA 183's skilled trades training campus located in Vaughan. This funding is part of the province's $224 million Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, which aims to support the training of