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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier has returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved Canadian fishery officers and support from the United States Coast
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The Ontario government has announced an allocation of up to $34.9 million for water infrastructure projects in Greater Sudbury. This funding is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, aimed at supporting the construction of 3,300 new homes in the area. The City of Greater Sudbury plans to
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The town of Smooth Rock Falls is organizing an electronic waste collection event on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre, located at 195 5th St, Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0. Residents are
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The Ontario government has announced a plan to allocate an estimated $88 million over three years starting in 2026 to expand the Learn and Stay grants. This initiative is aimed at supporting 1,360 undergraduate students who commit to practicing family medicine in Ontario after graduation. The funding will cover
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The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This expansion aims to reduce waitlists and increase the number of families accessing government-funded fertility services. The program will be extended to more clinics, providing patients with additional options for publicly funded
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The bridge on Concession 6/7 at Lillabelle Lake in Cochrane, Ontario, has been closed to all traffic due to safety concerns. This closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The decision was made to ensure public safety while further assessments are conducted. The Town
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are allocating up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity in the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5 million in total investments
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced interim wholesale rates for competitors accessing large telephone companies' fibre networks. This decision is part of the CRTC's ongoing efforts to enhance competition in the Canadian internet market. The interim rates are based on detailed costing information provided
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The City Hall parking lot in Timmins will be closed to vehicles from October 25 to November 8, 2024. This closure is due to construction work connecting the city's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure. Cedar Street North, north of the laneway behind City Hall, will also
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The Town of Cochrane's Committee of Adjustment has rescheduled a public hearing for a minor variance application. The meeting, initially set for October 30, 2024, will now take place on November 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Fourth Avenue. The application, filed
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced a special council meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Township's council chambers. The agenda includes discussions on various municipal matters, although specific topics have not been detailed in the announcement. Residents of Black River-Matheson
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On October 25, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced the allocation of research grants totaling $752,000 to four organizations. These grants are part of the Transmission Dynamics of Respiratory Infectious Diseases Research Funding Opportunity. The recipients include Queen’s University, Carleton University, the Ontario Agency for Health