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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that its Regular Council Meeting will take place on June 2, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the Town, residents can attend the meeting in person or register in advance to participate virtually. The Town states
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The June edition of the Citizen’s Corner newsletter lists several upcoming events and notices for Smooth Rock Falls, including Spring Clean-Up Week beginning June 2, Francois Landry Community Cleanup Day on June 6, a senior's picnic and BBQ on June 11, and a summer park closure to
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Expect a cool and cloudy start across Northeast Ontario today, with temperatures in the upper single digits this morning, gradually rising to the low teens by afternoon. Some scattered light rain showers are moving through Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and the rest of the Highway 11 corridor, but most communities will
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced it will observe Pride Month in June, according to a statement published on its official website. The announcement notes that the observance is intended to recognize the 2SLGBTQI+ community and references key historical events, including the Stonewall Riots in 1969 and Canada'
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Payroll employment in Canada declined by 54,100 jobs, or 0.3%, in March 2025, following a decrease of 40,200 jobs (0.2%) in February, according to seasonally adjusted data released by Statistics Canada. On an annual basis, payroll employment in March was 32,800 jobs higher than in
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has issued a public notice for several committee meetings scheduled for June 2025. According to the Office of the Clerk, all meetings will take place at the Vermilion Arena – Upstairs Hall. The announcement includes three meetings. The Senior Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, June
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A special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 171 Fourth Avenue in the Council Chambers and will be accessible both in person and online, according to an official notice released
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The Ontario government announced on May 29, 2025, that it will invest $500 million to establish a Critical Minerals Processing Fund. According to the Ministry of Finance, the fund will provide financial support for projects that aim to increase Ontario’s ability to process critical minerals. The initiative is part
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The Ontario government has introduced legislation to change compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), including ending a salary freeze and re-establishing a pension plan, according to a government news release issued on May 29, 2025. The proposed legislation, supported by all parties in the legislature, would set a new
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The Township of Black River-Matheson announced in a public notice dated May 30, 2025, that seasonal reduced load limits, also known as half loads, will be lifted on all municipal roadways effective Thursday, May 30, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. According to the Township's notice, this marks
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A cool start this morning across the NEOn region, with Timmins and Kapuskasing seeing temperatures around 7°C early, rising to a high of 16°C this afternoon. Northerly winds will keep things feeling a bit brisk, but skies are expected to clear as the day progresses, giving us some
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Canadians will observe the 158th anniversary of Confederation on July 1, 2025, with official events in Ottawa and Gatineau, as well as local and national broadcasts, according to Canadian Heritage. Official programs announced on May 29 outline concerts, family activities, ceremonies, and fireworks across several designated sites in the capital