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The Royal Canadian Navy commissioned His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette into service during a ceremony held in Ottawa on June 13, 2025. The event included the presentation of the commissioning pennant to Commander Jolene Lisi and the hoisting of the ship’s ensign, in accordance with naval
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The Timmins Tigers Cricket Club will hold its second cricket tournament of the 2025 season on June 21 and 22 at Fernand Tremblay Park in Timmins. Teams from Sudbury and Thunder Bay are scheduled to participate alongside the Timmins Tigers. According to event details published by Tourism Timmins, the Mayor
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The federal government is scheduled to announce the Canada Strong Pass on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Ottawa, according to a media advisory from Canadian Heritage. The announcement relates to expanding access to Canada’s cultural and natural sites during the summer months, according to
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has advised that its next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. According to the town's official notice, residents who wish to participate in the meeting virtually are asked to register
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A controlled blast will take place at the Smooth Rock Falls Quarry on June 12, 2025, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. A temporary road closure in the area will last about five minutes during
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has formally proclaimed June 1 to 30, 2025, as Seniors' Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dave Dymett and the township council on June 12, 2025. The proclamation notes that Seniors' Month is an annual province-wide celebration in Ontario, aiming to acknowledge
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According to the Timmins Police Service, members of the Traffic Section conducted a focused traffic enforcement initiative in Timmins on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The police reported that this operation resulted in 22 charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act. The Timmins Police Service stated that the purpose of
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The Town of Kapuskasing announced on June 11 that it has hired TWC Inc. to complete a housing needs assessment. As part of this assessment, a survey about housing in Kapuskasing has been launched. According to the Town of Kapuskasing, feedback collected through the survey will help inform the assessment
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several types of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was announced on June 10, 2025, and applies to products distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The CFIA states the recall follows findings
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The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a notice recognizing June as National Indigenous History Month in Canada and June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. According to the notice, these observances provide an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations,
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on June 9 that the federal government plans to increase defence spending by over $9 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the government, this level of spending will bring Canada’s defence expenditures to 2 percent
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Business owners in Black River-Matheson who install automatic door openers at the main entrance of their businesses may apply for a grant of up to $2,500, according to a public notice issued by the Township and its Accessibility Advisory Committee. According to the announcement, applications can be submitted only