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The Ontario government has implemented a new 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States effective immediately. This surcharge is in response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods. The additional charge applies to electricity supplied to approximately 1.5 million homes and businesses
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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 239), which guide the city in maintaining road
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For Monday, March 10, 2025, in Northeast Ontario: * Your day kicks off with a mix of sun and clouds and a mild high of 7°C. Expect the clouds to increase as the day progresses. * Tonight will be clear, with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Looking ahead this week: * Tuesday
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The GNU18AAA Playoffs are scheduled to take place at the McIntyre Community Centre in Timmins from March 12 to March 16, 2025. The Timmins Majors are hosting this hockey tournament, which features multiple teams competing over five days. The playoffs are an engaging event for local hockey fans, showcasing a
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Good morning, Northeast Ontario! Here’s your weather report for today and the upcoming week: Today: * Mainly cloudy with a stable high near -3°C. This evening, there is a 40% chance of flurries, with temperatures dropping to a low of -5°C overnight . Early Week: * Monday will see sunny
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The Government of Canada has announced that Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been awarded a contract for the construction of River-class destroyers. This announcement was made by the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the
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The City of Timmins is actively monitoring weather and road conditions to prepare for the implementation of reduced load restrictions on commercial vehicles and trailers. These restrictions are based on By-law 2006-6275 and can be enacted any time after March 1. The purpose of these restrictions is to safeguard road
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Cold Weather Alert Expected for March 7, 2025 An alert has been issued for March 7, 2025, indicating that temperatures in the northeast region of Ontario are expected to fall to -27°C overnight, inclusive of wind chill. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during this period of extreme
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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).