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Timmins Ends Significant Weather Event Advisory Date: 2025-03-10 The City of Timmins Public Works has announced the end of a Significant Weather Event advisory as of March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This advisory was initially issued according to the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg
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Weather Report for Saturday, March 15, 2025 * Today’s Weather: The temperature will reach a high of 4°C early in the day but will fall to -8°C by the afternoon, with wind chill making it feel like -13°C. UV index is low at 1. Consider dressing warmly
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From January 28 to February 23, 2025, the Timmins Police Service conducted a warrant initiative focused on executing outstanding arrest warrants. This operation, integrated into regular patrol duties, involved coordination with the Crown Attorney's office to first prioritize cases deemed high priority before addressing other warrants. The initiative
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The Town of Cochrane reports ongoing issues with spring ice melt, resulting in significant water runoff affecting local roadways such as 4th Avenue. Crews are actively involved in addressing these challenges. According to a notice from the town, the situation is exacerbated by a larger-than-usual snowpack and frozen ground, complicating
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The Public Works Department has announced that both night-time and daytime snow removal operations will take place in Timmins from March 15 to March 21, 2025. Nightly operations are scheduled from March 16 to March 20, beginning at 9:00 pm and concluding at 7:00 am, and will focus
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A Special Council meeting is set for Monday, March 17, 2025, taking place at 5:00 p.m. The location for the meeting is the Council Chambers at 171 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario. The meeting will be accessible both in-person and online for attendees. It is organized pursuant to section
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Recent data from the Ontario public health authorities report a significant increase in measles cases within the province. Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, revealed that 173 new cases have been identified, bringing the total number to 350 since the beginning of 2024. The current situation has resulted
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The Government of Canada has outlined its response to the newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. According to the Department of Finance Canada, the U.S. has implemented a 25% tariff, which the Canadian government views as unjustified.
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Today's weather for Northeast Ontario is expected to be mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of snow or rain. The high will be around -2°C, with temperatures dropping to a low of -10°C later in the night. For those in South Porcupine, expect a similarly cloudy
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The Township of Black River-Matheson is currently accepting proposals for development of its surplus property located at 1175 Highway 11 South. Interested parties are required to submit their full proposals by April 15, 2025, as stated by the township. This municipal property has been declared surplus, and the township seeks
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The City of Timmins is organizing community consultations to evaluate rural curbside waste collection options as part of a broader review of waste management services. This initiative is according to a statement released by the City. The review aims to address current waste management practices and gather resident feedback. A
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Hockey enthusiasts in the North are gearing up for the highly anticipated game between the Timmins Rock and the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners. Scheduled to draw in significant local interest, the matchup is a highlight for the area's avid hockey fans. The game is expected to be an