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The Government of Canada has announced a $3.25-billion contract, excluding taxes, with Chantier Davie Canada Inc. This contract involves the construction of a new polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard, under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Construction is planned to take place at the Chantier Davie shipyard in Lévis,
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Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool Closure Announced for March 17, 2025 Date: 2025-03-03 The Timmins local government has announced that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool will be closed on Monday, March 17, 2025. This closure is planned to enable the installation of accessibility door openers to improve access to the change
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here's your weather update for today and the week ahead: * Today (Saturday): Expect flurries ending early this morning followed by a mix of sun and clouds. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will lighten throughout the morning, reaching a high of -3°
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The Government of Canada has officially contracted Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to build a new polar icebreaker. The contract, valued at CAD 3.15 billion, was announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
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The Canadian government has unveiled plans to release additional spectrum to facilitate the development of 5G wireless networks. This announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. The newly accessible millimeter wave spectrum is expected to enhance telecommunications capabilities significantly. According to the release, this
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On March 8, Smooth Rock Falls joins the global community in observing International Women's Day, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political areas. The day also highlights the ongoing efforts and progress needed to achieve gender equality worldwide.
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Residents of Val Gagné have been experiencing low water pressure, according to a public notice issued by the Township of Black River-Matheson. The township is advising those affected to report the issue to facilitate addressing the problem. No further details regarding the cause or anticipated resolution of the low water
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for PC Blue Menu brand Chicken Tikka Masala due to the presence of undeclared almond. This poses a significant risk to individuals with almond allergies, as consumers might unknowingly ingest the allergen. The affected product was identified after the CFIA
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The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled snow removal operations for March 8th and 9th, occurring from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Residents are advised of the following guidelines during these activities: * Street Parking: Vehicles should not be parked on the streets to allow
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Timmins will conduct snow removal operations from March 9 to March 14, 2025, as planned by the Public Works Department. The operations are scheduled for both nighttime and daytime across various city sections. The nighttime snow removal schedule is as follows: * March 9 (Sunday): Second and Wilson Streets in the
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Federal Government Releases Housing Design Catalogue On March 7, 2025, the federal government released the Housing Design Catalogue, which includes final renderings and floor plan layouts for standardized housing designs. This catalogue is part of Canada’s Housing Plan and features about 50 standardized designs for rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and
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The Canadian government has introduced new measures aimed at improving healthcare access in rural and remote areas. This initiative involves an expansion of the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program to attract healthcare professionals to underserved regions. The updated program redefines eligible areas to include communities with populations of 30,000