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An extreme cold weather alert has been issued for February 11, 2025, for areas in the Northeast of Ontario, including Timmins. According to regional emergency services, temperatures are expected to drop to -33 degrees Celsius with wind chill. These conditions pose risks such as frostbite and hypothermia, emphasized by local
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls should be aware that both the Town Hall and Arena will be closed on February 17 in observance of Family Day. This closure has been announced by the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, impacting access to these facilities for the statutory holiday. Family Day is
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The Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, due to the observance of Family Day. This closure will affect all branches in the area. Library services are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, February 18. Family Day is recognized as a statutory holiday across Ontario, offering a day
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The 16th Annual Mushkegowuk Cup is taking place in Northeast Ontario, where youth hockey teams from various backgrounds will compete. The tournament is inspired by the traditions of the Mushkegowuk Cree communities, emphasizing cultural exchange through sport. Local community members, including organizers and volunteers, are working together to put on
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The Timmins Invitational Bowling Tournament will take place from February 14 to 16 in Timmins, Ontario. This event will feature bowling competitions for participants looking to demonstrate their skills in a structured series of matches. Local residents and visitors are invited to experience the event, which is organized by Timmins’
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Residents of Smooth Rock Falls can expect hydrant flushing on Sixth Street on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by the town authorities. The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will manage the flushing process. This maintenance work might temporarily affect water services, causing low water pressure or changing the water&
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Timmins Transit's Northern College Express service will be unavailable during the reading week at Northern College from February 17 to February 21, 2025. This information was provided by Timmins Transit. During this period, Route 16 will be available to passengers traveling between the main Transit Terminal on Spruce
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Lakeridge Health has reported it received Stage 6 certification from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). The announcement was made by Lakeridge Health in Durham Region, Ontario. The HIMSS EMRAM program is an international system that monitors hospitals' progress in putting
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Timmins Transit has announced that the Northern College Express service will be paused during Northern College's reading week, from February 17 to February 21, 2025. During this period, passengers are advised to use Route 16 for travel between the main Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S. and the
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In a statement released on February 7, 2025, the Royal Canadian Navy announced a leadership change aboard HMCS Ottawa. Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, removed Commander Adriano Lozer from his position as Commanding Officer of the vessel due to a loss of confidence in his
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On February 8, 2025, Lawrence MacAulay, the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, held a meeting in Ottawa with provincial and territorial ministers to discuss the agriculture sector's relationship with the United States. This meeting was organized by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The discussions focused heavily on the
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The Timmins Public Works Department has detailed plans for nighttime snow removal during the week of February 9 to February 13, 2025. Operations are scheduled from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The areas targeted for the first night include Third, Spruce (from Sixth to Kirby), and Pine (from