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Key Decisions from the Smooth Rock Falls Council Meeting on February 3, 2025 The recent council meeting in Smooth Rock Falls took place on February 3, 2025, at Town Hall, beginning at 6:30 pm. The council members resolved to request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to conduct
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The Cochrane and Suburban Planning Board has announced the cancellation of its meeting initially scheduled for February 12, 2025. This decision stems from there being no applications received for review at this time. Community members interested in the planning process are advised that the subsequent regular meeting is slated to
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Residents in the town of Cochrane and across Northeast Ontario are being warned of a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages. These messages direct recipients to the website ontarioinfractionhub.com, falsely instructing them to pay supposed fines. Local authorities have confirmed that this website is not officially sanctioned by any
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The Committee of Adjustment has announced that the meeting originally scheduled for February 12, 2025, is canceled. This notice is part of the previously adopted 2025 meeting schedule. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to await further updates or potential rescheduling from appropriate officials.
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The City of Timmins is set to hold a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment on February 26, 2025, starting at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins. This proposed amendment seeks to eliminate the requirement for off-street parking for
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The 53rd Annual Zenon Ziemba Basketball Tournament will be held February 7-8 in Timmins. This event, organized by O'Gorman High School, will feature multiple basketball games at various locations throughout the city. The tournament is recognized by the organizers as a long-standing tradition in the area, providing an
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Authorities in Northeast Ontario have issued an extreme cold weather alert for February 4, 2025. Forecasts predict temperatures could fall to -36°C overnight, including wind chill. Residents are advised to take precautions against the severe cold, which can pose health risks such as frostbite and hypothermia. Measures to protect
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The Timmins Police Service will begin offering an online pre-reporting system for collision reports starting February 1st, 2025. This system allows drivers who have been involved in a traffic collision to initiate their reports electronically before finalizing the procedure at the Collision Reporting Centre. The Timmins Police Service has indicated
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The Timmins Rock will play against the Espanola Paper Kings at 85 McIntyre Road in Timmins, Ontario. This hockey event is a part of the ongoing regional matches engaging teams and fans in Northeastern Ontario. These games are a staple for the local sports calendar, attracting a solid fan base
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Extreme Cold Weather Alert for February 3, 2025 The municipal government in Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert effective Monday, February 3, 2025. Temperatures are forecasted to reach lows of -28°C, including the impact of wind chill. Residents are advised of potential health risks such as frostbite
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Starting February 4, 2025, the Government of Canada will impose a 25 percent tariff on products valued at $30 billion imported from the United States. This action affects goods marked as originating from the U.S., based on the Determination of Country of Origin for the Purposes of Marking Goods
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Canada has initiated a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. This decision is a response to tariffs introduced by the United States on Canadian products. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that these tariffs will be