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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced a national strike commencing on November 15, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. As a result, Canada Post operations will be halted, affecting the processing and delivery of mail and parcels. This disruption is expected to cause delays for
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has commenced an expiry review concerning aluminum extrusions imported from China. This review will assess whether the cessation of an existing order, initially issued on January 13, 2020, could lead to the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing practices by China, potentially harming the
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced the addition of six electric buses to its fleet. This development is part of the E-Mission Zero program, which aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2037. The introduction of these electric buses is a preliminary step in DRT's strategy to transition
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is offering official merchandise for purchase at the Town Hall. The available items include various branded apparel and accessories. This initiative aims to promote community identity and pride among residents. The merchandise can be viewed and purchased during regular Town Hall business hours. For
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The Town of Cochrane is currently accepting applications for vacant positions on the Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board and the Committee of Adjustment. The town is seeking one member of the public to represent the rural area, which includes the former Townships of Glackmeyer and Lamarche, and one member to
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On November 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada. The case was identified in an individual in Manitoba who had recently traveled to an area in central and eastern Africa experiencing an outbreak of clade I mpox. The
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The Timmins Public Library is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Full-Time Library Clerk position. This opportunity is available for individuals interested in joining the library team. Details regarding the application process and requirements can be found through the provided link. The deadline for applications is November 29, 2024.
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for October 2024 has been released, indicating a national monthly decrease of 0.4%. This index measures the changes in the selling prices of new residential houses across Canada. In Ontario, the index showed a monthly decrease of 0.7% for October 2024. Year-over-year,
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. If passed, this legislation would reduce the required service duration for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, the lowest in Canada. Additionally, the proposal includes removing the age limit of 61
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The Ontario government has announced the allocation of over $92 million for research projects across universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in the province. This funding is part of the Ontario Research Fund, which aims to support various research initiatives. The funding will be distributed among more than 200 projects,
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The City of Timmins has announced a planned water main valve replacement in the Gold Centre Area of Schumacher, scheduled for November 25, 2024. The work will take place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is expected to cause temporary disruptions in water service. Affected streets include:
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The City of Timmins has announced changes to the distribution of Planning Act notices due to a Canada Post service disruption. For the duration of the postal strike, notices for various planning applications will be published in the Timmins Daily Press and online on the city's official website.