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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
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The arena in Smooth Rock Falls is now open for the 2024-2025 season. The schedule includes various activities throughout the week, such as: * Private Rentals * Minor Hockey * Public Skate * Mixed Nights * Men's Hockey Public Skating Fees: $3 per person. Hourly Rental Rates: * Local: $60.00 + HST * Out of
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2024 has been reported by Statistics Canada. The CPI rose by 2.0% on a year-over-year basis, marking the slowest increase since February 2021, down from a 2.5% gain in July 2024. Key points include: * The deceleration in inflation was influenced by
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is inviting tenders for the sale of a vacant residential lot located at 23 Highway 11. The property is zoned R1 and measures 53 feet in front and 110 feet in depth, with a total area of 5,830 square feet. Water and sewer
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Job vacancies in Canada decreased by 59,000, or 9.2%, in the second quarter of 2024, totaling 582,600. This marks the eighth consecutive quarterly decline since the record high of 983,600 in the second quarter of 2022. The decline in job vacancies was approximately double that of
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls has announced a temporary road closure affecting Art Street. The closure will take place from the northern intersection of Breton Crescent to the corner of Gordon Avenue. This closure is scheduled to begin on September 17 and will last until September 20, 2024. The