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The Ontario government announced on August 15 it will increase annual funding for the Winter Roads Program to $13 million. This funding, according to the province, will be used to build and maintain nearly 3,200 kilometres of winter roads that serve remote communities in northern Ontario, including 32 First
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Several brands of Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate have been recalled in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA stated that the recall was announced on August 14, 2025, and includes products sold online and at retail
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A recall has been issued for Mon Père brand Camembert cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected cheese was sold in 250-gram packages at Cheese Boutique, 45 Ripley Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, with best before dates of July 31, 2025,
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Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel has been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued on August 13, 2025. The recall affects product distributed in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. The CFIA states that the recall applies to hotels, restaurants, institutions,
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The Township of Black River-Matheson issued a public notice on August 13, 2025, stating that phone lines at the municipal office in Matheson are currently out of service. The notice lists the communities of Holtyre, Matheson, Ramore, Shillington, and Val Gagne, indicating the relevance of this update to these locations.
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A recall has been issued for 200-gram packages of Enoki Mushrooms distributed in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on August 12, 2025, after its own test results triggered the action. The product, which does not
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An 18-year-old male, Devin, who had previously been reported missing in Timmins on August 7, 2025, has been located, according to the Timmins Police Service. In a statement released on August 9, 2025, police confirmed Devin's well-being and said no further police action is required. Police thanked the
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The Launch Canada Challenge, a national rocket engineering competition, will be held in Timmins from August 16 to August 22, 2025. Event organizers state that the competition will feature two separate launch challenges and a technology development challenge for component and subsystem technologies. According to event materials, the competition aims
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A recall has been issued for several Andalos brand pastry products due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected products were distributed in Ontario, including Northeast Ontario communities, as well as New Brunswick, Quebec, and through online sales. The recall date is August
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A planned power interruption is scheduled in Smooth Rock Falls on Sunday, August 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The notice includes information for residents concerned about keeping cool during the
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The Town of Smooth Rock Falls is inviting residents to complete the Public Engagement Resident Questionnaire to support its strategic planning and asset management. The survey is available both by mail and online, with a submission deadline of August 19, 2025. According to the Town, participation in the survey is
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Hydrant flushing is scheduled in Smooth Rock Falls between August 7 and August 10, 2025, according to a notice from the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will carry out this annual maintenance on Fifth Street, Sixth Street, Maple Avenue, Pine Avenue,