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Ice Safety and Flood Awareness as Spring Melt Begins in Northeast Ontario As the spring melt commences in Northeast Ontario, including the areas around Smooth Rock Falls, residents are urged to adhere to safety guidelines to mitigate risks associated with ice and potential flooding. Ice thickness is key during this
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Residents in Northeast Ontario should take note of changes to the waste collection schedule due to the upcoming Easter holiday. As per an official notice, waste collection originally planned for Good Friday, April 18, 2025, will now take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Additionally, the collection for Easter Monday,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Grandis brand Tahini Paste due to undeclared peanuts, which may pose a risk to individuals with peanut allergies. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and should either dispose of it or return it
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) figures for February 2025 have been released by Statistics Canada. This index tracks the fluctuations in the selling prices of new residential homes. These prices are negotiated between contractors and buyers, exclusive of taxes like the federal Goods and Services Tax and the provincial
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The City of Timmins has closed the German Township Landfill for March 20, 2025, due to severe weather conditions. This decision was announced by the city's Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, which is responsible for managing such operational responses. Residents are advised to remain informed about the
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Residents in the Northeast of Ontario are advised by the Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to take precautionary measures to prevent attracting black bears as they exit hibernation. Typically, black bears emerge between mid-March and late April, during which they may seek food sources in residential areas,
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The Timmins Police Service is actively seeking information to locate Laurent, who has been reported missing. Authorities last saw Laurent within the local community, but additional circumstances around his disappearance have not been disclosed. Police are urging community members to report any sightings or information that could assist in tracking
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Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the community regarding a suspicious death investigation. The incident occurred on March 18, 2025, at a residence close to Algonquin Boulevard and Preston Street. To aid in the investigation, the police are requesting dashcam footage from the area. Recordings between 8:00 a.
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Today in the Northeast of Ontario, you can expect mainly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers throughout the morning and early afternoon. Rain showers or flurries will begin by the afternoon, with winds from the south at 30 km/h gusting to 50. The high
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced that the municipal office and all landfill sites will be closed on March 20, 2025. This measure is due to severe weather conditions affecting the region, according to the township. The decision has been made to ensure safety for both staff and the
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has announced a city-wide snow plowing operation to begin on Friday, March 21, 2025. This operation will start at 12:01 am and is expected to continue throughout the day, potentially extending into the evening. Residents are advised to expect some travel disruptions
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The City of Timmins Public Works Department has issued an update regarding snow removal services scheduled for the week of March 15 to March 21, 2025. Due to a Significant Weather Event, certain areas will experience disruptions in their scheduled snow removal services. Affected neighborhoods on Friday, March 21, include