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Federal Government Releases Housing Design Catalogue On March 7, 2025, the federal government released the Housing Design Catalogue, which includes final renderings and floor plan layouts for standardized housing designs. This catalogue is part of Canada’s Housing Plan and features about 50 standardized designs for rowhouses, fourplexes, sixplexes, and
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The Canadian government has introduced new measures aimed at improving healthcare access in rural and remote areas. This initiative involves an expansion of the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program to attract healthcare professionals to underserved regions. The updated program redefines eligible areas to include communities with populations of 30,000
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The Canadian government has announced changes to passport services, according to Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech. A new policy guarantees that passports will be processed within 30 business days, with the promise of a free passport if the deadline is not met. This announcement was part of the release
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the start of investigations into allegations of dumping and subsidizing relating to renewable diesel imports from the United States. This development follows a complaint by Tidewater Renewables Ltd., citing significant financial damage due to these importsеffects—from loss of market share and
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Canada reported that measles cases have significantly increased in the early part of 2025, with 227 cases recorded by March 6, surpassing the total for the whole of 2024. This data comes from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, who highlighted global trends showing an increase in cases since
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The City of Timmins Public Works department has announced a schedule change for snow removal operations during the week of March 2, 2025. These adjustments are due to a significant weather event. Affected areas on Wednesday, March 5, include Birch from First to Ogden, Balsam from Fifth to Ogden, and
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Doug Ford is scheduled to be sworn in as the Premier of Ontario along with his Executive Council on March 19, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony will be officiated by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, as announced by the Ontario government. Following this, the 44th session of the
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The Government of Canada announced new immigration measures on March 7, 2025, aimed at bolstering the construction workforce. As revealed during a briefing in Toronto, these measures are designed to meet the labor demands of the construction industry by addressing existing shortages and creating opportunities for skilled workers. One primary
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for February 2025 indicates that employment in Canada remained largely unchanged, with the total number of employed individuals reaching 20,995,000. Notable growth was observed among core-aged women, those aged 25 to 54, where employment increased by 27,000 positions. During the
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The Township of Black River-Matheson has announced that recycling services were disrupted on March 5 and 6, 2025, due to adverse weather conditions that affected road accessibility. GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) reported their inability to complete the scheduled curbside recycling collection on these dates. Residents who did not receive service
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International Women’s Day Observed in Smooth Rock Falls March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. The day also serves to promote continued progress toward gender equality. The historical roots of this day reach back
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Eatlove brand Organic Almond Butter Cup due to the presence of an undeclared peanut allergen. The product, which poses a potential health risk to those with peanut allergies, is being removed from shelves. Details of the affected product include