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The Ontario government announced on June 5, 2025, that physicians and nurses licensed in the United States will be permitted to work in Ontario health-care settings for up to six months while seeking provincial registration. According to the Ministry of Health, these professionals will not be required to register immediately
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled its Special Council Meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. According to an official notice, the meeting was called off because finalized documents required for discussion were delayed. The
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A public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson states that a Committee of Adjustment meeting regarding Consent Application File No. 2025-03-04 will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the upstairs hall at Vern Miller Arena,
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Residents of Cochrane were advised by the Town on June 4 that smoky air conditions in the area are the result of ongoing wildfires in Manitoba, not from any local wildfires. This alert was issued to inform residents about potential health risks tied to the poor air quality and to
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The Ontario government announced on June 5, 2025, that it will provide over $4.2 million to expand nursing education programs in the province. According to the Ministry of Health, the funding will support accelerated registered nursing degree programs at four institutions and increase nursing education seats at colleges in
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A Special Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls. Residents may also attend the meeting virtually by registering for access through Zoom. According to the Town of Smooth Rock Falls,
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In April 2025, Canada’s merchandise exports decreased by 10.8% to $60.4 billion and imports declined 3.5% to $67.6 billion, according to Statistics Canada. The merchandise trade deficit widened from $2.3 billion in March to $7.1 billion in April, which Statistics Canada reported as
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! It’s a cool, mostly cloudy start today across Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and communities up through Moosonee. Temperatures this morning are hovering near 8°C, rising to 18°C by afternoon under mainly cloudy skies. Rain showers are expected to develop west of Kap and Hearst
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Breaded Shrimp Patties and Frozen Tempura Shrimp Roll because they may contain undeclared egg, soy, and milk allergens. The recall was announced on June 4, 2025, and applies to products distributed in British Columbia and Manitoba. According
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The Township of Black River-Matheson issued a public notice on June 4, 2025, informing residents about air quality concerns and wildfire risk. The notice announced a collaboration with Northeastern Public Health to provide a seasonal dashboard with information on wildfires, air quality, and related health effects. The notice's
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The Township of Black River-Matheson will begin applying calcium to municipal roads on Monday, June 16, 2025, according to a public notice issued on June 3. According to the notice, the calcium application is intended to stabilize gravel road surfaces and reduce airborne dust for the safety and comfort of
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On May 29 and 31, HMCS William Hall and an embarked United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment seized more than 1,300 kilograms of cocaine during two maritime patrols in the Caribbean Sea, according to the Department of National Defence. The Department of National Defence stated that these seizures