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On September 9, 2024, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that Canada will challenge the final results of the U.S. Department of Commerce's fifth Canadian softwood lumber reviews. The challenges will be initiated under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
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An Emergency Council meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will take place at the Town Hall in the Council Chambers. The agenda for this meeting includes a closed session under section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, which pertains to
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Ontario and New Jersey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two regions. The agreement was finalized during a meeting in Toronto between Premier Doug Ford and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The MOU focuses on several key areas: * Economic Collaboration: The
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The Town of Cochrane has announced that pulverization and paving operations will commence on Monday, September 9, 2024. The specific sections of road to be worked on have been selected based on inspections, existing underground infrastructure, and upcoming projects. The town indicated that if there are other sections in worse
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has begun implementing a new technology called the Cellular Airborne Sensors for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system. This system is being utilized on select aircraft in collaboration with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association to improve search and rescue (SAR) operations. The CASSAR
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The Timmins Police Service executed a search warrant on September 4, 2024, at a residence on Maple Street South. This operation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit with assistance from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Northeast Drug Enforcement Unit. During the search, police seized the following drugs: * Approximately 2,
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Sidewalk replacement work will take place in multiple locations throughout Cochrane from September 9, 2024, to September 20, 2024. The project aims to maintain a quality level of service for the community. Properties affected by this work will be restored at the discretion of the Director of Infrastructure Services. For
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On September 6, 2024, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This initiative is part of a $62.9
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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