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According to a July 11, 2025 posting on the Town of Cochrane’s website, applications are being accepted for the full-time, permanent position of Supervisor at the Polar Bear Habitat in Cochrane, Ontario. The posting states that the position offers a salary between $69,799 and $78,555 per year,
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Construction on 3rd Avenue in Cochrane, between 3rd Street and 5th Street, is scheduled to begin Monday, July 14, 2025, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. Villeneuve Construction Co. Ltd. will carry out the project, as outlined in the notice. The notice states that
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The Town of Cochrane is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Assistant, with the application deadline set for Friday, August 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The job is a full-time, non-union role within the Administration Department, based in Cochrane, Ontario, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Festa Italiana is scheduled to take place at the Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins from July 18 to July 20, 2025. According to the City of Timmins tourism website, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and end at 4:00 p.m. on
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Expect a mix of sun and cloud today across the Northeast, with temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s in Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Winds will be light, and humidity stays comfortable, so it’s a pleasant day to spend outdoors. It’ll feel a bit cooler near the shores
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Rock on the River is scheduled to take place on July 18 and 19, 2025, at Hollinger Park in Timmins, according to the Tourism Timmins website. The music event is presented by the Timmins Festival and Events Committee, as stated on the official event page. Event listings on the Tourism
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall for Soft Raised Donut Mix on July 14, 2025, after pieces of plastic were detected in the product. The recall affects 20-kilogram packages of the Soft Raised Donut Mix manufactured by Dawn Food Products Canada Limited, bearing UPC 0 29519 26996
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Expect a pleasant Thursday across Northeast Ontario, with Timmins, Kapuskasing, and the James Bay coastal communities starting the day cool but warming into the afternoon. Highs will reach the low 20s for most, though communities closer to the shore may stay a bit cooler thanks to onshore breezes. Skies will
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The Town of Kapuskasing published its 2025 Summer Newsletter on July 8, 2025, making it available on the municipality’s official website. According to the Town, the newsletter contains information about summer events, important reminders, and town news for local residents. The Town advises that the newsletter is available in
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A mild and cloudy morning across the Northeast today. Expect temperatures near 15°C in Timmins early, warming to about 21°C this afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud. Kapuskasing and Hearst will see similar numbers, with a chance of an isolated shower through midday—keep an umbrella
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On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 6:07 a.m., the Timmins Police Service responded to several reports of an erratic driver on Highway 101, passing the McIntyre Community Centre and continuing through South Porcupine. The vehicle struck a lamp post and then hit a pedestrian, according to police.
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled its Regular Council Meeting for July 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the town’s official website, residents who prefer to participate virtually are required to register in advance using the provided online link. This