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Premier Doug Ford has released a statement in recognition of Christmas Day, focusing on the holiday's significance for Christians in Ontario and globally. The statement highlights the celebration of the birth of Jesus and underscores the themes of peace, love, and joy associated with the season. Premier Ford&
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will track Santa Claus on December 24, 2024, continuing a tradition that has lasted 69 years. NORAD, a joint organization between the United States and Canada, is tasked with aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. This includes the continuous
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, has officially granted clearance for Santa Claus to travel through Canadian airspace for his annual Christmas Eve journey. This announcement was made today, confirming that all necessary safety checks and airspace regulations have been satisfied for Santa's sleigh
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for specific cheeses produced by Fromagerie des Grondines due to potential contamination with generic E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The recall includes several cheese varieties such as "Tomme de la chevrotière," "D'eschambault," "Tomme
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The Competition Bureau of Canada has filed a lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc., alleging that the company has been misleading consumers with its advertising of the Infinite wireless phone plans. The Bureau claims these plans, marketed as offering unlimited data, actually impose data caps. Once these caps are reached, the
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The Public Works Department in Timmins has announced a schedule for snow removal operations from December 29, 2024, to January 3, 2025. These operations will take place during both nighttime and daytime hours across various locations in the city. Nighttime Snow Removal Nighttime snow removal is scheduled from 9:00
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has declared January 2025 as National Alzheimer Awareness Month. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, conditions that affect many Canadians. The proclamation highlights that Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Sweet Fix brand chocolate bars due to the presence of undeclared allergens. The recall affects the "Lotus - Lait" (140 g), "Pistache - Lait" (145 g), and "Pistache - Noir" (145 g) chocolate
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The Public Works Department in Timmins, Ontario, has announced its snow removal schedule for the week of December 22 to December 27, 2024. These operations are planned to take place both during nighttime and daytime hours, focusing on specific areas within the city. Nighttime snow removal will occur from 9:
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Residents in the Gold Centre area of Schumacher are advised of an emergency watermain repair currently underway. The City of Timmins has announced that the repair work began immediately and is expected to be completed by late evening on December 19, 2024. During this period, homeowners from Ponderosa Street through
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The Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department has issued a fire safety advisory for the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to take several precautions to ensure their safety and prevent fire-related incidents. The advisory emphasizes the importance of checking smoke alarms to confirm they are in working order. Residents are also
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Timmins Transit will introduce a new electronic fare collection system, "Pay YOUR Way," starting January 6, 2025. This system will enable passengers to pay for transit services using smartphones or reloadable fare cards. New electronic fare boxes will be installed on all buses and vans to support this