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The federal government is scheduled to announce the Canada Strong Pass on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Ottawa, according to a media advisory from Canadian Heritage. The announcement relates to expanding access to Canada’s cultural and natural sites during the summer months, according to
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has advised that its next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the town's official notice, residents who wish to participate in the meeting virtually are asked to register
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Today across Northeast Ontario, including Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst and the wider North, expect a largely cloudy start with a chance of passing showers in the morning. Temperatures will be mild, rising to the high teens by the afternoon, with light northeastern breezes keeping things comfortable. Humidity remains reasonable, so it
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Braised abalone in brown sauce due to the presence of undeclared egg. The product, which does not carry a brand name, was sold in 380-gram packages with the UPC 4 897040 695589. The recalled items were produced on May
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A mainly sunny morning across Northeast Ontario will give way to increasing cloud cover through the afternoon. Temperatures across the region will reach the low 20s Celsius, with Timmins and Kapuskasing seeing highs around 22°C and only light winds. Further north in Hearst and communities closer to James Bay,
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The Ontario government released its first integrated energy plan, called “Energy for Generations,” on June 12, 2025. According to the province, the plan sets out a 25-year strategy to meet Ontario’s future energy needs by coordinating electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, and other energy sources under a single approach. The
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A controlled blast will take place at the Smooth Rock Falls Quarry on June 12, 2025, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. A temporary road closure in the area will last about five minutes during
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The Ontario government announced on June 12, 2025, that it will provide more than $1.4 million to support five agriculture projects in the Clay Belt region of Northern Ontario. The funding will go to farms and organizations in the Timiskaming-Cochrane area, Thornloe, New Liskeard, and Cochrane. According to the
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Chaeban brand Mediterani Mascarpone Fresh Soft Cheese in the 250 g size has been recalled due to the presence of generic E. coli, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected product has UPC 6 28011 03061 0, a best before date of .25 AU 01, and lot
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has formally proclaimed June 1 to 30, 2025, as Seniors' Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dave Dymett and the township council on June 12, 2025. The proclamation notes that Seniors' Month is an annual province-wide celebration in Ontario, aiming to acknowledge
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Patchy morning fog in spots around Timmins and Kapuskasing will give way to a mix of sun and cloud today across the Northeast. Highs will reach about 19°C, with a light breeze making things feel comfortable. Expect a pleasant evening, dipping down to 8–10°C overnight. UV will
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According to the Timmins Police Service, members of the Traffic Section conducted a focused traffic enforcement initiative in Timmins on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The police reported that this operation resulted in 22 charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act. The Timmins Police Service stated that the purpose of