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A mild start to Sunday across the Northeast, from Timmins to Hearst and over to Kapuskasing. Temperatures will hover around 18°C through the afternoon, with a mix of sun and cloud expected throughout most of the region. You might feel a light breeze, but nothing too gusty. Later this
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The Ontario government will provide $55.8 million to increase teacher training program seats at 13 publicly funded universities, with the aim of training up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027. The Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security announced on June 20, 2025, that this funding will
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Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, has released his final annual report, covering the activities of the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson (OTO) for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The report, titled Clearing the Path, was tabled in the House of Commons on June 20.
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The Town of Cochrane has announced changes to its waste collection schedule for Canada Day. Regular curbside waste collection, originally set for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, will be moved to Wednesday, July 2, 2025. In addition, the Fournier Landfill Site will be closed on July 1. These adjustments were detailed
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A recall has been issued for Fried Vegetable Fish Cake in 800 g packages due to undeclared egg, according to a notification published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on June 25, 2025. The product, labelled only in Korean characters and with no brand name, was distributed in British
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Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the Northeast today, with temperatures rising to a pleasant 21°C by afternoon. Areas such as Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Iroquois Falls should see partial sunshine, with clouds thickening through the day. Some light, scattered showers may pass through, especially in the
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that its Municipal Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day. According to a notice posted on the Town of Cochrane’s official website on June 20, 2025, the closure applies to the Municipal Office on that date. The announcement
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The Town of Cochrane has issued a reminder that individuals selling goods or services door-to-door must have a valid peddler’s permit, according to a notice published June 19. The municipality advises residents to ask for identification and to request to see a peddler’s permit before engaging in any
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The Department of Finance Canada announced on June 19, 2025, in Ottawa that it will introduce a series of new measures in response to tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian steel and aluminum sectors. According to the Department of Finance Canada, the measures are intended to address recent
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Expect a mostly sunny Friday across the Northeast, with high temperatures ranging from 21°C to 25°C in Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Winds will be light, so a great day to get outside. UV index is quite high around midday—consider sunscreen if you’re spending extended periods outdoors.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has issued a request for tenders, RFT Number PW2025-005, for the supply and application of Granular “A.” According to the official notice, sealed tenders that are clearly marked for this project will be received until 2:00 p.m. on July 4, 2025. The tenders
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Statistics Canada reported that the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose by 3.4% to 519,540 in April 2025. The data, released on June 19, shows a 12.7% increase compared to April 2024. This update highlights changes in EI recipients across provinces and among