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The Timmins Police Service advised on Thursday of a significant police presence in the area of Sterling Avenue West and Mountjoy Street South in Timmins. According to police, officers attended the neighbourhood in response to an ongoing situation. The Timmins Police Service requested that the public avoid the immediate area
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Statistics Canada reported that 491,000 people in Canada received regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in February 2025. This figure was largely unchanged from January 2025. Statistics Canada also noted that the number of regular EI beneficiaries reached a low of 365,000 in April 2023 and has increased since
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Health Canada has announced a recall of two insecticide products: Raid Outdoor Ant Nest Destroyer 2 and Raid Max Wasp & Hornet Foam Bug Killer 2. According to Health Canada, certain cans of these products may be leaking, which can present health or safety risks. The recall involves Raid Outdoor
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Durham Regional Police have reported that Kerry Lyn, a 42-year-old woman, has been missing since June 1, 2024, when she was last seen in Bowmanville. According to police, Lyn's whereabouts remain unknown as of the latest update. Police are conducting a missing persons investigation and have asked for
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Binggrae brand Power Cap Watermelon Flavored Ice Tube due to the presence of milk, which is not declared on the label. The CFIA advises that people who are allergic to milk should not consume this product. The recall notice
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Health Canada has issued a recall for the Wooden Bunny Stacker toy, citing a chemical hazard. According to Health Canada, testing found that the product does not meet the regulations for allowable levels of certain chemical substances. The agency states that the toys were sold in Canada, but there have
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated a recall for Plant Up brand Plant Based Butter & Chik’n Bites due to the presence of undeclared milk. The update, issued on June 7, 2024, follows an initial recall first announced on June 6, 2024. The CFIA states that new
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislative and regulatory changes related to interprovincial trade within Canada. According to the province, these changes are intended to reduce barriers that affect Ontario businesses trading with other parts of the country. The announcement stated that the government will align certain provincial rules with
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here’s what you can expect for today and a little look ahead into the weekend. Thursday, April 17, 2025: * Timmins Area: * Expect a sunny day with a high reaching 8°C. Into the evening, anticipate cloudy periods with a 60% chance of rain showers or
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The Council of the Municipality of Clarington has passed By-law 2024-028, according to an official notice from the municipality. This by-law, which amends Zoning By-law 968-2013, was adopted on March 25, 2024, under the authority of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. The municipality
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The City of Toronto has announced the start of its annual spring community cleanup. According to the city, the campaign runs from April 21 to April 24 and encourages residents, schools, and community groups to remove litter from public areas. The city states that targeted locations include parks, ravines, and
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Statistics Canada reports that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.7% on a year-over-year basis in March 2025. The annual increase in February 2025 was 2.8%. Statistics Canada also stated that, excluding gasoline prices, the CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year in March, which was a decrease from