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Chaeban brand Mediterani Mascarpone Fresh Soft Cheese in the 250 g size has been recalled due to the presence of generic E. coli, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The affected product has UPC 6 28011 03061 0, a best before date of .25 AU 01, and lot
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has formally proclaimed June 1 to 30, 2025, as Seniors' Month. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dave Dymett and the township council on June 12, 2025. The proclamation notes that Seniors' Month is an annual province-wide celebration in Ontario, aiming to acknowledge
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According to the Timmins Police Service, members of the Traffic Section conducted a focused traffic enforcement initiative in Timmins on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The police reported that this operation resulted in 22 charges being laid under the Highway Traffic Act. The Timmins Police Service stated that the purpose of
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The Town of Kapuskasing announced on June 11 that it has hired TWC Inc. to complete a housing needs assessment. As part of this assessment, a survey about housing in Kapuskasing has been launched. According to the Town of Kapuskasing, feedback collected through the survey will help inform the assessment
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several types of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was announced on June 10, 2025, and applies to products distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The CFIA states the recall follows findings
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The Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls has issued a notice recognizing June as National Indigenous History Month in Canada and June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. According to the notice, these observances provide an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations,
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The Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security announced on June 11 that it has launched My Career Journey, a new online tool intended to provide students and job seekers with information about education and training for in-demand careers in Ontario. According to the ministry, My Career Journey is
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on June 9 that the federal government plans to increase defence spending by over $9 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the government, this level of spending will bring Canada’s defence expenditures to 2 percent
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Business owners in Black River-Matheson who install automatic door openers at the main entrance of their businesses may apply for a grant of up to $2,500, according to a public notice issued by the Township and its Accessibility Advisory Committee. According to the announcement, applications can be submitted only
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The Ontario government announced on June 9, 2025, that it will invest $20 million over four years in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership program. For the 2024/25 year, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says that 15 projects are set to open over 1,650 acres of land,
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From 1981 to 2024, median real hourly wages in Canada increased by 20%, with most of the growth occurring after 2003, according to Statistics Canada in a presentation released on June 9, 2025. Statistics Canada data show that wage changes varied by job type, age, and gender over the four-decade
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls were notified on June 9, 2025, that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are expected to arrive in the community due to large-scale forest fires near Sandy Lake. The information was provided in a letter addressed to residents by Linda Adjinovic, Public Works Coordinator and