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A special council meeting for the Town of Cochrane will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is set for Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, with both in-person and online access available, according to a notice issued by the municipality. This
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The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that the municipal pool at 114 Sixth Street opened for the 2025 summer season on June 26, according to information published by the Town. The opening is relevant to residents seeking indoor and outdoor recreation during the summer months. The
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Payroll employment in Canada was largely unchanged in April 2025, with 6,200 fewer employees receiving pay and benefits from employers compared to March, according to Statistics Canada figures released June 26. Over the past year, payroll employment rose by 30,400, an increase of 0.2%. The report is
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All Canadian residents may fish in Ontario without a licence from June 28 to July 6, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The ministry states this is the fourth and final licence-free fishing period in Ontario for 2025. This information is relevant for those who intend to fish during
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The municipal office at 367 Fourth Avenue in Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. This closure is scheduled in observance of the national holiday, which may impact residents seeking to access municipal services
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Expect a cooler start across Northeast Ontario today, with morning temperatures ranging from the upper single digits in Timmins and Iroquois Falls to low teens toward Kapuskasing and Hearst. The day will bring mainly cloudy skies with a risk of scattered showers, especially through the afternoon. Daytime highs are set
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A mild start today across the North, with a blend of sun and cloud for Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and the rest of Northeast Ontario. High temperatures this afternoon will reach near 22°C, with gentle westerly breezes. Early risers may have noticed some patchy morning fog, especially near river valleys,
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that Canada Day activities will be held at the Smooth Rock Falls Public Pool on July 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at 114 Sixth Street and is open to the public at
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that Floatie Wonderland is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Smooth Rock Falls Municipal Pool. The event was publicized by the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls on its website
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada rose 1.7% over the 12 months ending in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada. This annual rate was unchanged compared to April. On a monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.6% in May, or 0.2% when adjusted for seasonal factors. Consumer
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls announced that it is working to reopen the municipal pool and hopes to welcome residents back this week. According to the Town, registration for swimming lessons is now open. Residents can register at the Pool Building at 114 Sixth Street daily from 12:00
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The Economic Development Committee meeting for Black River-Matheson will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is scheduled for the upstairs hall of the Vern Miller Community Centre, according to a public notice dated June 23, 2025. Residents are welcome to attend the