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Holiday Schedule for Timmins Municipal Services The City of Timmins has announced the holiday hours for various municipal services and facilities for the upcoming festive season. * City Hall and Service Timmins: * December 24: Closes at 2:30 p.m. * December 25-26: Closed * December 31: Closes at 3:30 p.m.
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Residents of Cochrane, Ontario, are advised to collect their water and wastewater bills directly from the municipal office due to an ongoing postal strike. The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane has announced that regular mail delivery of these bills is currently unavailable, necessitating this temporary measure. The municipal office,
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has scheduled its regular council meeting for December 16, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Town Hall at 6:30 PM. Residents interested in participating virtually can register through a provided Zoom link. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with
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The Public Works Department has announced that snow removal operations will take place in Timmins from December 15 to December 19, 2024. These operations are scheduled to occur during nighttime hours to minimize disruption. The targeted areas for snow removal include specific streets within the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA)
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The Canadian government has announced that Bill C-78, known as the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, has received Royal Assent. This legislation will temporarily remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on certain holiday essentials. The tax exemption will be in effect from December
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The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, December 12, 2024. The forecast predicts temperatures dropping to -28°C overnight, including wind chill effects. Such extreme cold conditions can lead to health risks like frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to minimize exposure to the
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The 48th Annual Gold Cup is set to take place at Timmins High School on December 13 and 14, 2024. This event is part of a longstanding tradition in the community, bringing together various teams to compete in a series of matches. The event is organized by local authorities and
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by addressing issues related to homeless encampments and illegal drug use in parks and public spaces. The proposed measures include amendments to existing laws and the introduction of new legislation. Key components of the proposed legislation
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The City of Timmins has announced its snow removal operations for the week of December 11 to December 12, 2024. The Public Works Department will conduct daytime snow removal from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. On December 11, operations will begin in Timmins North, covering Elm (Fifth to
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of its energy procurement initiative, increasing the target from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to 7,500 MW. This expansion is part of the Second Long-Term Procurement (LT2) strategy, which aims to meet the growing electricity demand projected by the Independent Electricity System Operator
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In 2023, apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, experienced an increase in new registrations and certifications. According to data, there were 70,521 new registrations, marking an 8.0% rise from 2022 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels observed in 2019. The number of Canadians receiving trade certificates also grew by 3.
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The latest data on farm product prices for October 2024 reveals varied trends across different agricultural commodities and provinces in Canada. Statistics Canada released the monthly provincial prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. * Canola Prices: Canola prices experienced mixed movements, with a 0.