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The Ontario government has announced a Critical Minerals Strategy intended to expand economic activity and mining in the province. The strategy was launched in Toronto and is focused on minerals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium. According to the government, the initiative targets support for mineral exploration, mining, and the
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Easter Weekend Closure for Black River-Matheson Township Office Date: 2025-04-14 The Township of Black River-Matheson has officially announced the closure of its Township Office over the Easter weekend. The office will remain closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025, in line with Easter holiday observance. Community
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Residents across Northeast Ontario can expect a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday, with daytime highs warming to the mid-teens. Timmins and Kapuskasing will see temperatures reaching 15°C this afternoon with a gentle southwest breeze making for comfortable spring weather. There’s a low risk of isolated showers
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The Town of Newcastle has announced a request for quotations for the supply and installation of commercial aluminum doors at the Newcastle Municipal Pool. The facility is located at 155 Caroline Street West in Newcastle, Ontario. According to the official Request for Quotation (RFQ 2025-04), vendors are asked to submit
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The City of Timmins has announced that it is preparing emergency accommodations for the first group of evacuees arriving from Kashechewan First Nation. According to a statement from city officials, these evacuees are expected to arrive in Timmins this afternoon. "The organization of emergency accommodations in the City of
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It’s a chilly start across the Northeast, with morning temperatures hovering just below freezing in Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Expect mostly cloudy skies through the day, though Timmins and the Highway 11 corridor could see a brief break of sun before more clouds roll in this afternoon. Highs remain
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a specific lot of Captain’s Choice brand shredded coconut due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency advises that the affected product should not be eaten. According to the CFIA, the recalled product is: * Brand: Captain’s Choice * Product: Shredded Coconut * Package
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on June 14, 2024, that Seoul Trading Corporation has recalled SeoulMama brand Shrimp Fried Rice from the marketplace because it contains milk that is not declared on the label. According to the CFIA, the product has been sold across Canada, including in communities
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The Council of the Municipality of Clarington held a regular meeting at the Municipal Administrative Centre in Bowmanville on April 22, 2025. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. Council adopted the meeting agenda and confirmed the minutes from the April 2, 2025 session. Members of the public attended,
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The Timmins Police Service advised on Thursday of a significant police presence in the area of Sterling Avenue West and Mountjoy Street South in Timmins. According to police, officers attended the neighbourhood in response to an ongoing situation. The Timmins Police Service requested that the public avoid the immediate area
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Statistics Canada reported that 491,000 people in Canada received regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in February 2025. This figure was largely unchanged from January 2025. Statistics Canada also noted that the number of regular EI beneficiaries reached a low of 365,000 in April 2023 and has increased since
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Health Canada has announced a recall of two insecticide products: Raid Outdoor Ant Nest Destroyer 2 and Raid Max Wasp & Hornet Foam Bug Killer 2. According to Health Canada, certain cans of these products may be leaking, which can present health or safety risks. The recall involves Raid Outdoor