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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
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Shannon and Trevor Piper received approval on May 20, 2025, to build an accessory garage with an increased height on their property in Smooth Rock Falls. The Committee of Adjustment granted the variance during its meeting that evening. The decision allows the Pipers to proceed with their construction plans, as
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On May 29, 2025, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon issued a statement in Ottawa addressing recent announcements by telecommunications companies Bell and Telus regarding AI infrastructure projects in Canada. The statement is relevant for residents tracking developments in technology and
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Timmins Police Service responded to a bear attack in the Lozanne Crescent area at around 4:08 a.m. on Thursday. According to police, a resident let their dog outside and saw a bear cub in a nearby tree. While trying to retrieve the dog, the resident was attacked by
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl and 59.73 kilograms of other illegal narcotics during Operation Blizzard, a national enforcement initiative conducted from February 12 to March 13, 2025. The CBSA stated that Operation Blizzard was a focused effort to examine illegal drug shipments
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Timmins will hold its annual Household Hazardous & Special Waste drop-off on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump. Residents can dispose of items such as old paint, pesticides, batteries and propane tanks at no cost. Hazardous waste like old
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Thursday brings a mild and comfortable start across Northeast Ontario, with temperatures in the upper single digits through the morning, rising to highs near 17°C this afternoon for communities from Timmins to Kapuskasing, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, and Moosonee. Cloud cover will be mixed, with mainly cloudy skies and some
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The Kapuskasing District Planning Board has announced a public meeting for a proposed zoning by-law amendment at 302 Brunelle Road South in Kapuskasing. The announcement was published on the Town of Kapuskasing’s official website on May 28, 2025. This notice is significant for residents of Kapuskasing, particularly those who
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Residents in Black River-Matheson who participate in the municipal recycling program are receiving blue recycling bins, according to a notice from the Township published on May 28. The Township says deliveries will continue for any locations missed during the initial rollout. The announcement states that Circular Materials assumed operation of
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The Town of Kapuskasing has issued a notice about a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 38 Brunelle Road North. Details about the amendment reference Zoning By-law 2024-023. The notice was published on May 28, 2025 on the Town of Kapuskasing's official