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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk recently took part in NASA's SEATEST 7 underwater mission. The mission was conducted on a lunar habitat mockup off Santa Catalina Island in California, at a depth of about nine meters. The exercise aimed to simulate conditions and challenges associated with a
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Effective October 1, 2024, Timmins Transit will reinstate Route 16, serving Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine. This decision follows concerns about wait times and bus availability with the current On-Demand service. The reinstated Route 16 will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday,
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking feedback from taxpayers to improve its services. The consultations will be open from September 25 to December 2, 2024. Individuals, non-professional representatives, and tax intermediaries can share their experiences through an online questionnaire. The CRA will also conduct in-person and virtual consultation sessions
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Timmins residents will see the return of Route 16 bus service starting October 1, 2024. The route will serve Schumacher, South Porcupine, and Porcupine, operating from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on
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The Timmins Public Library will host the Doors Open Ontario event on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event will feature tours of the library every hour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can explore the library's space, programs, and collections. Additional details can be found
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Access to the Mattagami River will be restricted overnight due to a fuel spill. The City of Timmins and a spill response contractor will be conducting cleanup operations downstream from the Mattagami Boat Launch. The cleanup is necessary to remove the fuel from the river surface.
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From August 29 to September 18, 2024, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Charlottetown monitored Russian submarines and surface ships while conducting vigilance activities alongside NATO ships. HMCS Shawinigan monitored a Russian submarine and surface vessel through the Baltic and North Seas, handing over responsibility to His Majesty’
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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