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Minister Mélanie Joly delivered a speech at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 30, 2024. During her address, she highlighted the importance of gender equality and the need to protect women's rights globally. Joly emphasized the ongoing struggle for women&
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The Town of Cochrane is currently accepting applications for its Community Partnership Program Grant. This initiative is designed to provide financial support to non-profit organizations, community groups, and clubs within the town. The funding period for this grant runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested parties must
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The City of Timmins has announced the winter hours for its landfill and transfer sites, effective October 2024. The Deloro Landfill Site will operate from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and will be closed on Sundays starting October 21, 2024. The Tisdale Transfer
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is currently seeking community members to fill vacancies on various committees. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications. The town aims to involve residents in local governance and decision-making processes. Applications can be submitted through the town's official website, where the
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The Government of Canada has announced funding for several projects aimed at enhancing the critical minerals sector. This announcement was made during the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Conference on Mining held in Sudbury. The funding is part of the Global Partnership Initiative (GPI), which supports projects to advance
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The Moosonee Town Council held a meeting on October 9, 2024, where several key decisions were made. The council approved a zoning by-law amendment to facilitate the development of a grain farm headquarters. This amendment will allow for the construction of machinery storage, a workshop/office, and grain storage/handling/
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has scheduled a special council meeting for October 15, 2024. The meeting will take place at the council chambers in Matheson. The agenda includes discussions on local infrastructure projects and budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. Council members will also review recent community feedback
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The Mountjoy Fire Station in Timmins will host a Halloween Open House on October 31, 2024. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the station located on Shirley Street. Attendees can expect to receive treats and participate in tours of the
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that waste and recycling pickup services are currently experiencing delays. This is due to mechanical issues with one of the town's two garbage trucks, which is currently out of service. The Infrastructure Services Department has indicated that approximately half of the scheduled
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The Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on October 14th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. However, the local arena will remain open according to its regular schedule. Residents can find the arena schedule on the town's official website or directly at the arena. For
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The Timmins Public Library will not be open on Monday, October 14, 2024, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. This closure affects all library services, including access to physical materials and in-person programs. Patrons are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and utilize online resources during this time. Regular operations will
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In August 2024, Canada's international merchandise trade experienced notable changes. Imports of goods increased by 0.3% to reach $65.4 billion, while exports of goods decreased by 1.0%, totaling $64.3 billion.