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Statistics Canada has released the Economic and Social Reports for September 2024. This release includes five new articles covering various topics. The articles are titled: 'Workforce utilization of Canadian men with a nursing education,' 'Most prevalent jobs of doctoral degree graduates by detailed field of study,'
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is inviting tenders for the purchase of land due to tax arrears. The tenders will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 17, 2024, at the Town Hall located at 142 First Avenue, Smooth Rock Falls. The tenders will be
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will hold its annual horse auction online through GCSurplus, starting September 23, 2024. The auction will feature five young horses from the RCMP's breeding program, including three yearlings and two weanlings. Bidding will start at $5,000. The auction will run for
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for Canada remained unchanged in August 2024, as reported by Statistics Canada. The index measures changes over time in the selling prices of new residential houses. Prices were stable in 13 of the 27 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) surveyed. Increases were noted in 8
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is recognizing Franco-Ontarian Day by flying the Franco-Ontarian flag. This day acknowledges the contributions of the Franco-Ontarian community to various aspects of life in Ontario. The Franco-Ontarian flag was first flown on September 25, 1975, at the University of Sudbury. It was created by
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The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) has announced an $80,000 investment in Ontario Culture Days to support the tourism industry in the Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The funding aims to help establish northern Festival Hubs and develop marketing and implementation plans, as well as an
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced an extension of the temporary road closure on Art Street. The closure will affect the section from the north intersection of Breton Crescent to the corner of Gordon Avenue. This closure is scheduled to begin on September 17, 2024, and will last
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Smooth Rock Falls Council Meeting Highlights - September 16, 2024 The Smooth Rock Falls council held its regular meeting on September 16, 2024. Key decisions and updates from the meeting are as follows: * 2025 Budget Process: Council established tentative timelines for the 2025 budget. Key dates include: * November 6, 2024:
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The Ontario government has released the 2023-24 Public Accounts, detailing the province's financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The government reported a $0.6 billion deficit, an improvement from the forecasted $1.3 billion deficit in the 2023 Budget. This change is attributed to
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In July 2024, the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits increased by 2.2% from the previous month, totaling 489,000 beneficiaries. This marks the third consecutive monthly increase. Year-over-year, the number of regular EI beneficiaries rose by 10.0%, an increase of 44,000 individuals. In
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Timmins Expo 2024 Scheduled for September The Timmins Expo 2024 will take place at the McIntyre Curling Rink in Timmins, Ontario. The event is scheduled for: * Saturday, September 21, 2024: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM * Sunday, September 22, 2024: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM This expo
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The Ontario government has announced plans to expand access to palliative care by adding up to 84 new adult hospice beds and 12 pediatric hospice beds across the province. This initiative aims to increase the total number of publicly funded hospice beds in Ontario to 768. The funding for this