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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024 indicates a rise in inflation across all provinces compared to the previous month. Statistics Canada reports that property taxes and other special charges increased by 6.0% year-over-year, marking the highest annual increase since 1992. Newfoundland and Labrador experienced the
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For today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Northeast Ontario, expect predominantly cloudy skies with periods of drizzle that could end by the early part of the morning. There's a 40% chance of continued drizzle. Winds are expected to pick up from the southeast at 20 km/h during
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced a temporary disruption in water services due to a water main valve replacement. This will affect the Gold Centre Area in Schumacher on November 20, 2024. The specific streets impacted include Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail,
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The Timmins Rock will face off against the Hearst Lumberjacks in an upcoming hockey game. This event is part of the ongoing hockey season and will take place at the McIntyre Arena in Timmins. Fans of both teams are expected to attend, showcasing the local enthusiasm for hockey in the
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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative to enhance mental health support for public safety personnel. The program, named Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP), is set to receive over $32 million in funding. This initiative aims to provide specialized mental health services to police officers, firefighters,
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The TMHA House League Hockey Tournament, sponsored by Agnico Eagle, is scheduled to take place in Timmins from November 22 to 24. This event will feature U13 and U18 teams competing over the weekend. The tournament aims to provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills in hockey.
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Algonquin Boulevard East in Timmins is set to reopen on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The section between Cedar Street and Brunette Road will be accessible to traffic again. Contractors are completing temporary line painting and activating traffic signals in the area, including a new pedestrian and snowmobile crossing near Hollinger
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The Ontario government has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at enhancing public safety across the province. The proposed Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act includes several measures targeting public safety near supervised consumption sites, auto theft, and careless driving. It also aims to improve the tools available to police for
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A public hearing is scheduled to discuss a minor variance application in Cochrane. The application, identified as A08-2024, involves properties at 335 and 343 Tenth Street. The owner, J. Bussiere, seeks to reduce the interior side yard setbacks to construct a four-unit residential dwelling. The current zoning by-
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A public hearing is set to take place regarding an application for a provisional consent to sever land in the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Area. The hearing will be conducted by the Cochrane Suburban Planning Board on December 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, located at
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A public hearing is set to take place regarding an application submitted by Pine Stone Holdings Ltd. for a provisional consent to sever land located at 781 Malherbe Road, Cochrane. The hearing will be conducted by the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 7:00
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The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of $4.6 million aimed at addressing bullying and enhancing student mental health in schools across the province. This funding is part of the efforts during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. The allocation includes: * $1.485 million to Big Brothers and Big