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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has reported its activities for 2024, highlighting its role in managing Canada's borders. The agency operates at 1,200 ports of entry across the country, with approximately 8,500 frontline employees. Between January 1 and October 31, 2024, the CBSA processed 4.
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Today in Northeast Ontario, it's a predominantly snowy day. We expect periods of snow beginning this morning, accumulating to about 5 cm. Winds will pick up from the east at 30 km/h, with gusts reaching 50 km/h. The high for today will be around -8°C,
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On December 8, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that three individuals escaped from the Laval Immigration Holding Centre located at 300 Montée Saint-François in Laval, Quebec. The individuals involved are Chilean nationals identified as Bryan Ulises Moya Rojas, Diego Nicolas Flores Sepulveda, and Daniel Eliseo Gonzalez
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here’s what you can expect for today and the coming week: Sunday, December 8, 2024: * Weather: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries this morning and early afternoon. * Temperature: High of -9°C. Wind chill feels like -18°C this morning, improving to -12°
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls will implement changes to its recycling program starting January 1, 2025. The management of the program will be taken over by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization responsible for the common collection system in Ontario. Key points for residents include: * Management Change: Circular
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The Canadian government has announced an extension to the list of prohibited assault-style firearms, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate gun control. This decision, effective December 5, 2024, includes an amnesty order valid until October 30, 2025, allowing businesses and owners time to comply with the new regulations.
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The east end of Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls will be temporarily closed for construction. The closure affects the section from approximately 471 Main Street to 487 Main Street. This closure is scheduled to begin on December 5, 2024, and is expected to reopen by the end of the
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A special council meeting has been scheduled in Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tim Horton Events Centre, located at 7 Tim Horton Drive. The agenda includes new business, specifically training for
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Today in the Northeast of Ontario, expect a primarily cloudy day with periods of light snow beginning in the afternoon. Timmins is seeing light snow with temperatures around -17.6°C, though it feels closer to -22°C with the wind chill. Saturday, December 7, 2024 * Weather: * Morning wind chill
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls will see changes to their waste and recycling services starting January 1, 2025. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that the recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization. This change is part of a broader initiative to
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The Cochrane Fournier Landfill Site has announced changes to its operating schedule for the holiday season of 2024/2025. The landfill will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024. It will be closed on Thursday, December 26,
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Health Canada has published the results of the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS), which gathered data from April 4 to July 2, 2024. The survey aims to provide insights into Canadians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cannabis use. Key findings from the survey include: * A continued decline in the