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Northern College has announced a partnership with the District School Board Ontario Northeast (DSB1) and the Northeastern Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) to develop and offer a micro-credential program for educational support workers. This initiative aims to provide training for unqualified educational support workers to assist students facing challenges in
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The Timmins Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating Shannon Carroll, who has been reported missing. The police have not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. Anyone with information related to Shannon Carroll is encouraged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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The Ontario government has announced several initiatives aimed at preparing residents for the upcoming respiratory illness season. Starting in early October, flu shots will be available for high-priority populations, including hospitalized individuals, hospital staff, and residents of long-term care homes. Free flu shots for the general public aged six months
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Northern College has announced a partnership with the District School Board Ontario Northeast and the Northeastern Catholic District School Board to develop and offer micro-credentials. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities and skills training for students in the region. The micro-credentials will focus on specific skill sets that are
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The Government of Canada has announced an allocation of $7.3 billion in grants and interest-free loans for students for the current academic year. This funding is part of measures outlined in Budget 2024. The announcement was made by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,
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Join the culinary celebration at the upcoming Feast On® event in Timmins, scheduled for September 14. This event aims to showcase Northern Ontario's culinary scene and its unique terroir ingredients. Event Details: * Date: September 14 * Location: 999 Dalton Road, Timmins * Cost: $125 The event will feature six chefs
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Sunny conditions are expected today, with a high of 25°C. Fog patches will dissipate in the morning. The UV index is high, so remember to wear sunscreen if you’re heading outside. Tonight, expect a few clouds with a low of 14°C. Looking ahead: * Thursday: Mainly sunny, high
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Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in July for various agricultural products have been reported. The following details summarize the changes in prices: * Durum Wheat: Prices fell for the 10th consecutive month in Alberta (-11.7%) and Saskatchewan (-9.5%). Year-over-year, Alberta saw a decrease of 17.4% and Saskatchewan
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Canada is launching a second 30-day consultation from September 10, 2024, to October 10, 2024, regarding potential surtaxes aimed at addressing what the government describes as unfair trade practices by Chinese producers in critical manufacturing sectors. This initiative follows a previous consultation that concluded on August 26, 2024, during which
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The 2024 Tamarack Festival is scheduled to take place on September 15, 2024, at various locations in Timmins, Ontario. This event is described as a multidisciplinary arts festival organized by the Tamarack Arts Association. The festival aims to showcase a variety of artistic expressions and activities, contributing to the cultural
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $5.7 million in 85 projects aimed at enhancing economic development in rural communities across the province. This funding is part of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which supports initiatives that aim to diversify local economies, build community capacity, and
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The Electric Power Selling Price Index for July 2024 has been released by Statistics Canada. This index measures the price variations in electricity sales by distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada, including regional and provincial data. Key points from the release include: * The index is based on a