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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls will conduct its 2025 Annual Street Sweeping Program from June 5 to June 9, with operations scheduled daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, according to a municipal notice. The program requires all vehicles, trailers, and other obstacles to be removed from
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The Smooth Rock Falls council held its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, making decisions on housing programs, community facilities, and committee structures, according to official council highlights. Key actions from the meeting include steps toward local housing development, facility upgrades, and changes to council committees, decisions that may affect
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Labour productivity in Canada increased by 0.2% in 2024, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Canada on May 20, 2025. Statistics Canada reported that Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador were the only provinces to see productivity growth last year. Productivity rose in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut but
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Expect a mix of sun and clouds across communities like Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and surrounding areas today. Temperatures are set to reach highs between 17 and 19°C, with a light northwest breeze making things feel pretty comfortable overall. Winds will be stronger at times, especially
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The Government of Ontario announced on May 21, 2025, that it plans to invest nearly $3.1 billion to support Indigenous partnerships in the critical mineral sector as part of the 2025 provincial budget. According to the province, the funding is intended to increase participation, partnership, and ownership by Indigenous
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The Government of Canada announced the official itinerary for the Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Ottawa on May 26 and 27, 2025. According to Canadian Heritage, the visit will include King Charles III delivering the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the 45th
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A commemorative plaque was unveiled on May 19, 2025, in London, United Kingdom, to mark the national historic significance of the establishment of the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom. The event was attended by Ron Hallman, President and CEO of Parks Canada, and Bernard Thériault, Chair of
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% in April 2025 compared with April 2024, according to Statistics Canada. This was slower than the 2.3% increase reported in March. Statistics Canada identified a 12.7% decrease in energy prices as the main reason for the slower annual increase, following
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The New Housing Price Index for Canada fell by 0.4% in April 2025 compared to March, according to Statistics Canada. Provincial results varied in April. Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan recorded the highest monthly increases, both rising by 0.6%. Quebec reported a smaller increase of 0.1%. Statistics
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Ontario will provide $11.3 million for five projects in the forest sector in northeastern Ontario, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Natural Resources on May 21. The funding comes from the Forest Biomass Program and is directed at projects that use underused wood and mill by-products, described
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has requested proposals from qualified vendors for a resident communication and emergency notification platform. According to an announcement published by the Town on May 21, 2025, proposals must be submitted in PDF format, either by email or mail. The Town's request is
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The Timmins Police Service issued a request for public assistance on May 20, 2025, in locating an individual named Cameron, who has been reported missing. The notice was published on the police service's official website. No additional information regarding Cameron’s age, physical description, or the circumstances of