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Residents between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue, and between 4th Street and 5th Street in Cochrane are scheduled to experience a water interruption on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane. The scheduled
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Wake up to a mild start in communities across Northeast Ontario, with a gentle breeze and temperatures hovering around 16°C early on. Expect skies to stay mostly cloudy for much of the day, with the chance of scattered showers—especially in places like Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Iroquois Falls.
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The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has announced that waste collection normally scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This information was posted in a notice regarding the Civic Holiday on the municipality's website. Residents with regular Monday waste pick-up
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Expect a warm and partly sunny Thursday across Northeastern Ontario, with afternoon highs reaching 26°C in Timmins and nearby towns. Winds will remain light. By late afternoon and evening, clouds may increase and there’s a modest chance of scattered showers or a thunderstorm, especially west of Hearst and
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The Ontario government has awarded a contract to EllisDon for construction of the Timmins-Porcupine Station, which is set to serve as the northern terminal for the Northlander passenger rail service between Timmins and Toronto. According to the Ministry of Transportation, construction is underway on the platform, parking area, and passenger
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking the public’s help to locate a missing person named Hariette. In a notice published by the police service, anyone with information regarding Hariette’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201. No further identifying details or information about the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson cancelled the Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. due to a lack of quorum, according to a public notice issued by the Office of the Clerk. The meeting notice, dated July 16, 2025, and signed by
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.9% in Canada for June 2025 compared to a year earlier, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. This represented a higher annual inflation rate than the 1.7% recorded in May. Statistics Canada's report shows that price increases were
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North and Northeast Ontario can expect a mix of sun and clouds today with afternoon highs reaching 26°C and humidex values making it feel closer to 31°C. Winds will be light from the southwest at 10–15 km/h. Overnight, skies will be partly cloudy with lows dipping
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A special meeting of the Cochrane Town Council is set for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the council chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, according to an official notice. Residents can attend the meeting in person or access the public portion online. The meeting has
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has introduced the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), effective July 15, 2025. According to the Town, AMPS gives the municipality authority to issue fines for certain by-law violations—such as property standards and yard maintenance—without the need for court proceedings. The new system
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A batch of Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet is being recalled from stores in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec due to possible contamination with Salmonella, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued on July 14. The recall affects the Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet with the