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Labour productivity in Canadian businesses rose by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada reported on June 4, 2025. This is a slower pace than the 1.2% increase recorded in the previous quarter and marks two consecutive quarters of productivity growth for the first time since
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The Government of Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025 on June 3. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), electricity demand in the province is projected to increase by 75 percent over the next 25 years due to factors including population growth,
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The Town of Cochrane has announced a full-time, permanent job opening for an Equipment Operator in its Infrastructure Services Department. The position is based in Cochrane, Ontario, with an application deadline of Friday, June 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. According to the posting, the job will remain open
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Patchy clouds will move over Timmins and much of the Northeast today, with high temperatures near 21°C this afternoon. Lows tonight will dip to around 10°C, making for a comfortable evening. Winds are expected to remain gentle from the west at about 15 km/h. No rain is
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The Town of Cochrane cancelled the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, citing “no applications received,” according to a municipal notice dated June 3. The notice lists July 16, 2025, as the next regular meeting. The cancellation is “as per the adopted 2025 schedule,” the notice states.
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Mostly sunny today across the Northeast, with daytime highs reaching around 21°C in Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and their neighbours. Winds will be light throughout the day, making it pleasant for outdoor plans. Overnight lows dip to about 7°C, so an extra layer might be welcome if you'
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The Town of Cochrane will hold a special council meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue and can be attended in person or online through the town's official website. This meeting
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Timmins Police Service is asking for public assistance to identify a suspect in connection with an incident that occurred on May 16, 2025. Police describe the individual as a Caucasian male, a young adult of average height with brown eyes. At the time of the incident, the person was wearing
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Restoration work is scheduled to begin the week of June 2, 2025, on 5th Avenue and 6th Street in Cochrane. According to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane, the project is expected to be completed by July 25, 2025. The restoration follows underground infrastructure replacements that
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on June 2, 2025, that Seasia Foods Ltd. is recalling Binggrae brand Power Cap, Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube due to undeclared milk on the product label. The recall affects products distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. This recall is relevant for consumers in
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The Town of Cochrane Council passed By-law 2025-57 on May 27, 2025, amending Zoning By-law 968-2013 for 211 Shelby Avenue and 168 Second Street, according to an official notice published on June 2, 2025. Appeals to this by-law may be filed in accordance with the Planning Act until June 22,
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The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified the grave of Captain William Webster Wilson, a Canadian First World War soldier, in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, France. The identification, announced by National Defence on June 2, 2025, was made through historical and archival