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On August 27, 2024, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat announced several initiatives aimed at boosting productivity and reducing regulatory barriers. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, will establish a working group to examine productivity and inform the government's economic plan. This group will address barriers to
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The Ontario government has announced plans to reduce wait times for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures by adding approximately 60,000 procedures annually at community surgical and diagnostic centres across the province. This initiative is part of the 'Your Health' plan aimed at improving access to publicly-funded surgeries and
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The Town of Cochrane will host an End of Summer Party on August 30, 2024. The event will take place at the local community center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Attendees can expect snacks, activities, and socializing opportunities. This event is part of the Outside Adventures program.
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Construction at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. is ongoing. Contractors are connecting existing watermain infrastructure to the new Golden Manor build, conducting pressure testing, and completing road reconstruction. Theriault Blvd. is set to reopen on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, but will be reduced to one lane in
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An animated short film focusing on heart health and access to remote care in Cree communities has been accepted into the Toronto Shorts International Film Festival. The film was developed through a collaboration between the University Health Network (UHN), Transform HF, and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA). Contributors to
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The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department has announced that hydrant flushing and flow testing will take place on August 27, 2024. This activity may cause temporary water service disruptions in the Goldcentre Area of Schumacher from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Residents and businesses in the affected
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The public pool in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed for the 2024 season. The town has announced that the Splash Pad will remain open until September 15th, operating from 9 am to 9 pm. Additionally, road blockades related to the Splash Pad will be removed on September 15th.
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced that the waste and recycling pickup scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to Friday, August 30, 2024. This change is due to the garbage truck being under repair. The town has confirmed that Wednesday's scheduled pickup will not be affected.
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The Park Pals program will be held at Cochrane Public School. The event is scheduled for August 29, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Activities will include organized group events aimed at enhancing gross motor skills and fine motor skills through various activities such as scooping, drawing,
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Moosonee City Council Meeting Outcomes - August 26, 2024 The Moosonee City Council held a meeting on August 26, 2024, where several key decisions were made: * Emergency Council Meeting Scheduled: An emergency council meeting is set for September 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
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The Government of Canada has announced several measures aimed at addressing what it describes as unfair trade practices by Chinese producers. These measures were detailed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in Halifax on August 26, 2024. Key actions include: * A 100% surtax on all Chinese-made
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An event titled 'Mad Scientists!' is scheduled to take place on August 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cochrane Child Care Centre, located on 10th Avenue in Cochrane, ON. Participants are advised to wear old clothes as the event will feature messy