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The Town of Cochrane has issued a notice regarding snow plowing and laneway clearing. Residents are reminded that plowing snow or clearing laneways without authorization from the town is not permitted. Violations of this regulation will result in fines according to By-Law 916-2012. Individuals who wish to maintain open laneways
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The Smooth Rock Falls council meeting on December 2, 2024, covered several key issues: * Integrity Commissioner Report: The council reviewed the Integrity Commissioner's findings regarding Mayor Patrick Roberts' conduct at a previous meeting. As a consequence, the Mayor's pay will be suspended for 90 days
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The Ontario government has announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing the healthcare system across the province. These measures include modernizing the provincial electronic health record system to provide Ontarians with secure online access to their personal health information through Health811, starting next year. Additionally, nurse practitioners will be allowed to
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On December 3, 2024, a change of command ceremony took place at the Aksaz Naval Base in Türkiye. Commodore Matthew Coates of the Canadian Armed Forces transferred command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) to Rear Admiral H. İlker Avcı of the Turkish Navy. Commodore Coates had assumed
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The Ontario government has appointed Robert Poirier as a third-party advisor to conduct a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS). This review, the first since 2012, aims to assess the governance model of OMERS to ensure it aligns with the interests of its members and supports
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The Alain & Ryder Dion Memorial Tournament is scheduled to take place from December 6 to 8, 2024. This event is organized by the Timmins Minor Hockey Association (TMHA) and will feature U11 and U15 teams. The tournament is held in memory of Alain and Ryder Dion and aims to
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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing dementia care and support for caregivers. The proposed changes are part of the 'Your Health' plan, which seeks to improve access to care for seniors and their caregivers across the province. Key elements of the proposal
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has introduced six electric buses as part of its E-Mission Zero program. This initiative aims to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. The new battery electric buses will help DRT evaluate and plan for a transition
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that the regular council meeting will take place on December 2, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall. Residents interested in participating virtually can register online. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the town's official
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The Ontario government has announced changes to the Northern Health Travel Grant program, effective December 1, 2024. Over the next three years, the province plans to allocate $45 million to enhance this program, aiming to improve access to specialized health care services for residents in Northern Ontario. Key changes include:
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Northern College, in collaboration with NPLH Drilling, Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Mushkegowuk Council, has marked the completion of its Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic Training program. This initiative, launched in August, is aimed at providing training opportunities in skilled trades for Indigenous peoples, women, and
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The Ontario government has announced a proposal to provide over $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to help offset increased costs associated with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services. This initiative is aimed at assisting small and rural communities in managing the financial impacts resulting from the collective bargaining