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An emergency council meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Town Hall, Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to convene in closed session under section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, which pertains to
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for June 2024 has been reported at 187.1, reflecting a decrease of 1.2% from the previous month. Year-over-year, the FPPI fell by 1.3%, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline and the smallest decrease since the beginning of 2024. Key Details:
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The Labour Force Survey for August 2024, released on September 6, 2024, indicates the following key findings regarding employment and unemployment across Canada: * Total Employment: The total number of employed individuals in Canada reached 20,536,000, reflecting a slight increase of 0.1% from the previous month. * Employment Rate:
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Labour productivity in Canada experienced a decline of 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024, following a similar decrease of 0.3% in the previous quarter. This decline contrasts with a 0.3% increase noted in the fourth quarter of 2023. In the same period, business output and hours
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The Timmins Police Service's Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating an incident that took place on the evening of September 3, 2024, at the Mattagami River boat launch, located near Feldman Road and Commercial Avenue in Timmins. Police are requesting assistance from the public. They are particularly interested in
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Flags will be lowered to half-mast on September 8th to recognize Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. This observance honors firefighters who serve across Canada, including those who have lost their lives or been injured while on duty. The day is intended to acknowledge their courage and commitment to serving their communities.
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Starting September 5, 2024, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario are authorized to sell beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. This change allows for a total of 4,187 convenience stores across the province to participate in the sale of these products, in addition to nearly 3,000 other
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced a new initiative for arena users to receive updates regarding scheduling changes. Users can opt to receive notifications via text, email, or phone call through the Telmatik system.
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced the opening of the 2024 NeCN Tile Drainage Application process. This program is designed to assist agricultural producers in the area with the installation of tile drainage systems. Key Details: * Application Access: Interested parties can access the application form through the official township
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The 2024 Timmins Fall Fair is scheduled to take place from September 6 to September 8, 2024, at the Timmins Fairgrounds located at 814 Park Avenue, Timmins, Ontario. This annual event is organized by the Porcupine District Agricultural Society and aims to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with various activities and
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A Special Council meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Town Hall, Council Chambers. The agenda for the meeting includes the review and discussion of the following draft policies: * Code of Conduct for Council Members and Members
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced the termination of the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the Liberal government, which was originally signed in 2022. In a video address, Singh stated, "The fact is, the Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests to fight for