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The Ontario government has announced plans to expand access to palliative care by adding up to 84 new adult hospice beds and 12 pediatric hospice beds across the province. This initiative aims to increase the total number of publicly funded hospice beds in Ontario to 768. The funding for this
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The arena in Smooth Rock Falls is now open for the 2024-2025 season. The schedule includes various activities throughout the week, such as: * Private Rentals * Minor Hockey * Public Skate * Mixed Nights * Men's Hockey Public Skating Fees: $3 per person. Hourly Rental Rates: * Local: $60.00 + HST * Out
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2024 has been reported by Statistics Canada. The CPI rose by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis, marking the slowest increase since February 2021, down from a 2.5% gain in July 2024. Key points include: * The deceleration in inflation was
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is inviting tenders for the sale of a vacant residential lot located at 23 Highway 11. The property is zoned R1 and measures 53 feet in front and 110 feet in depth, with a total area of 5,830 square feet. Water and sewer
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Job vacancies in Canada decreased by 59,000, or 9.2%, in the second quarter of 2024, totaling 582,600. This marks the eighth consecutive quarterly decline since the record high of 983,600 in the second quarter of 2022. The decline in job vacancies was approximately double that of
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced a temporary road closure affecting Art Street. The closure will take place from the northern intersection of Breton Crescent to the corner of Gordon Avenue. This closure is scheduled to begin on September 17 and will last until September 20, 2024. The
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Current conditions across the Northeast: * Temperature: 11.6°C * Condition: Mainly Clear * Wind: SSW 9 km/h For today, September 18, 2024: * Day: Expect sunny skies with a high of 28°C and a humidex of 29. The UV index is rated as moderate (5). * Night: Clear skies with a
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The Town of Kapuskasing has announced the Citizen Recognition Award, which aims to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. The award is open to all residents of Kapuskasing. Nominations can be submitted by any member of the public, and the deadline for submissions is set for
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The Timmins Rock will face off against the Powassan Voodoos in an upcoming hockey game. The event is scheduled to take place at the McIntyre Arena in Timmins. The game is part of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) regular season. Event Details: * Date: [Insert Date] * Time: [Insert Time]
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On September 16, 2024, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced new mortgage reforms aimed at improving homeownership accessibility for Canadians. These reforms include: * Increase in Insured Mortgage Cap: The price cap for insured mortgages will rise from $1 million to $1.5 million, effective
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On September 10, 2024, the Timmins Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Unit, with the assistance of patrol officers, executed a search warrant at a residence located on Fifth Avenue. The execution of the warrant led to the recovery of approximately $6,000 worth of stolen property. In addition, a quantity
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Today, September 17, 2024, expect sunny skies with a high of 25°C. Tonight will be clear with a low of 14°C. As we move into the week, * Wednesday: Mainly sunny conditions, high reaching 26°C. * Wednesday night: Clear again, low of 13°C. * Thursday: Another warm day ahead