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The Government of Canada has proposed legislative amendments to permanently repeal the fuel charge framework under Part 1 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). According to the Department of Finance Canada, this process will occur in four phases, following the cessation of the federal fuel charge on April
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The Kapuskasing District Planning Board has posted a public notice of a zoning by-law amendment application for property described as PCL 7977 SEC CC; LT 18 CON 15 O’BRIEN within the Town of Kapuskasing. The notice was issued on May 28, 2025, and confirms that a complete application has
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The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled the Government of Canada’s 2025–26 Main Estimates in the House of Commons on May 27, 2025. The Main Estimates outline planned government spending of $486.9 billion for the next fiscal year, detailing allocations for 130 federal organizations.
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Canadian Heritage will make an announcement about the program and artist lineup for the national Canada Day 2025 celebrations in Ottawa on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The announcement will feature remarks from the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible
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Ocean Mama Seafood brand Easy Peel, Deveined, Shell On Raw Shrimp 26/30 has been recalled in Alberta and British Columbia, according to a notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on May 29, 2025. The recall applies to 907-gram packages with the UPC 8 74718 00036 8
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The Town of Kapuskasing posted a public notice on its website on May 28, 2025, regarding a proposed zoning by-law amendment for 97 Brunetville Road (PT LT 20 CON 4 O'BRIEN). The application is identified as Zoning By-law Amendment: 01-25. The notice states that a public meeting will
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The federal government announced on May 27, 2025, a new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for first-time home buyers on new homes valued up to $1.5 million. The measure was introduced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, through proposed amendments to the Excise Tax Act.
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TFEC’s Beerfest will be held at Mountjoy Arena in Timmins on May 31, 2025. The event is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is restricted to attendees of legal drinking age. According to details published on the Tourism Timmins website, TFEC's
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A pleasant midweek start for Northeast Ontario, with most areas seeing a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures today in Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst will hover around 15°C, warming a bit in the afternoon. Winds are gentle, so it’ll feel comfortable if you’re out and about. Tonight,
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The Department of Finance Canada tabled a notice of Ways and Means Motion in Parliament on May 27, 2025, proposing changes to federal tax laws. According to the department, the proposals include a middle class tax cut, changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time home buyers, and
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) on May 27, 2025, seeking development partners for affordable senior housing within the municipality. Submissions can be made until July 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. According to the Town's announcement, the
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Olymel brand Cooked diced chicken 1/2 inch packages have been recalled in Quebec due to the presence of bone fragments, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on June 5, 2025. The recall affects 4 kg packages coded 8168522, with packed dates ranging from February 3, 2025, to April