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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls Building Department has announced an upcoming online event, the RSM Builders Forum, set for April 3, 2025. This forum is designed for builders, designers, and other industry professionals seeking updates on important topics. The agenda for the RSM Builders Forum includes updates on permit
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The City of Timmins Public Works has announced a modification in the snow removal schedule for the week of March 22 through March 28, 2025. Due to reported mechanical issues, certain areas will experience delays in snow clearance and have been rescheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025. Affected areas specifically
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced that the special meetings initially scheduled to discuss the 2025 Budget have been canceled. According to the notice from the township, these meetings, which were meant for budget discussions, will be rescheduled. Specific new dates have not yet been provided, but the township
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Employment Increase Across Key Sectors in January 2025 Statistics Canada reports an increase in payroll employment across Canada with 26,800 additional jobs in January 2025, marking a slight rise of 0.1% from December. Sector Highlights Significant growth was observed in educational services, which added 26,200 positions, reflecting
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The Government of Canada has allocated over $75 million to support skills training programs across various sectors nationwide. This funding is part of the Sustainable Jobs Plan 2023–2025 and is intended to help the workforce adapt to a low-carbon economy. The initiative includes eight distinct projects throughout the country,
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The Town of Cochrane has announced a vacancy on its Council for a Councillor position. The Council has opted to fill this vacancy through an appointment process. This decision follows the guidelines of Resolution No. 2025-118. The individual appointed to the position will serve from their appointment date until November
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Northeast Ontario Expect a predominantly cloudy day today with a 30% chance of flurries. The high will be nearing minus 5, so bundle up when heading out. Thursday Night The night is expected to be cold with cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries.
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The Timmins Police Service reported the arrest of two impaired drivers on March 21, 2025. The first arrest was initiated after a concerned citizen alerted authorities about a potential impaired driver. Officers from the Traffic Section located the vehicle and detained the driver for Operation While Impaired by Drugs. Further
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Proposal for Additional Senior Living Units in Local Community A proposal has been submitted to the local planning board for the construction of 28 new independent senior living units at 500 Twelfth Avenue North. According to the planning documentation, this proposal outlines an expansion on the site, which would result
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The City of Timmins Public Works has informed residents of a change in the snow removal schedule for specific areas within the city for the week of March 22, 2025. The changes affect South Porcupine, notably Bloor, Shamrock, and Dome streets, where snow removal services will be postponed due to
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has released its 2025 budget, setting total expenditures at $4.7 million. This includes a 10% increase in the municipal tax rate and a 3% increase in water and sewer rates. These adjustments will see taxes contributing 65% to the town's revenue.
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A public hearing is scheduled concerning a land severance application submitted to the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board. The application seeks Provisional Consent to Sever at the address 647 Searles Road. This process is governed by Section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. The