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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that Floatie Wonderland is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Smooth Rock Falls Municipal Pool. The event was publicized by the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls on its website
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada rose 1.7% over the 12 months ending in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada. This annual rate was unchanged compared to April. On a monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.6% in May, or 0.2% when adjusted for seasonal factors. Consumer
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that it is working to reopen the municipal pool and hopes to welcome residents back this week. According to the Town, registration for swimming lessons is now open. Residents can register at the Pool Building at 114 Sixth Street daily from 12:00
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The Economic Development Committee meeting for Black River-Matheson will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is scheduled for the upstairs hall of the Vern Miller Community Centre, according to a public notice dated June 23, 2025. Residents are welcome to attend the
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Mild temperatures set the tone across Northeast Ontario today, with Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, Smooth Rock Falls, and the North in for partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs will reach around 22°C, with a west wind keeping things comfortable. Showers are possible later this afternoon and into the evening—about
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The Ontario government announced on June 23, 2025, that it will allocate $235 million to support more than 130 new and expanded primary care teams across the province this year, with a goal to connect 300,000 people to primary care. The Ministry of Health stated that this funding is
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The Timmins Central Ambulance Communication Centre, along with Cochrane District Paramedic Service and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Paramedic Service, will begin using the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) for all 9-1-1 medical calls on Wednesday, June 25, according to the Timmins Police Service. This change means people in Timmins and
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Tourism Timmins has announced that a Canada Day event will take place at Hollinger Park on July 1, 2025, with activities scheduled from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. According to event organizers, this event marks the 158th anniversary of Canada. The event website states that Canada Day has
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The Economic Development Committee of the Township of Black River-Matheson will hold a meeting on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Upstairs Hall of the Vern Miller Community Centre, according to a public notice issued on June 23 and signed by Clerk Hong J. Lei.
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Expect a cloudy start today across Northeast Ontario, including Timmins, Kapuskasing, and surrounding towns, with scattered showers possible through midday. Temperatures are mild, reaching a high of about 21°C this afternoon, with light winds out of the west. Showers should taper off later in the afternoon, giving way to
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Statistics Canada data show that in May 2025, prices for products manufactured in Canada, as measured by the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI), declined by 0.5% from April. The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI), which tracks the cost of raw materials purchased by Canadian manufacturers, fell by 0.4%
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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