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Extreme Cold Weather Alert for Timmins on January 6, 2025 The City of Timmins has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Monday, January 6, 2025. The temperature is anticipated to fall to -32 degrees Celsius when accounting for wind chill, according to the city's forecast. Residents are
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Sultan Food Products brand "Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce" due to undeclared peanuts. This notification was made on February 15, 2025. The product in question is sold in 500 g packages and features a UPC code of
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The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Tumblers Pizza brand U Bake Pizzas due to an undeclared allergen. The agency reports that some batches of the product contain mustard, which is not listed on the ingredient label. This poses a risk for those with mustard allergies,
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Tumblers Pizza brand U Bake Pizzas due to the presence of undeclared mustard. The recall involves specific varieties: "All Dressed Pizza" and "Super Pizza," distributed in Saskatchewan, where the ingredient mustard is not listed on
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The Waste Management Facility located in Brock will be temporarily closed on February 14, 2025. This announcement was made by the Durham Region municipal government. The closure is scheduled for routine maintenance work, aimed at ensuring the facility's operations adhere to safety and efficiency standards. Residents of Brock
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced adjustments to its service schedule for Family Day, which falls on Monday, February 17, 2025. According to official statements from DRT, services will operate on a weekend schedule for the holiday. Additionally, the Customer Service Call Centre will not be operational on this day.
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On February 12, 2025, police in Pickering arrested a suspect, Daniel Scott, 65, in connection with an auto theft. The arrest occurred at a rural property near York Durham Line and 9th Concession Road, leading to the recovery of two stolen vehicles and a trailer. The Durham Regional Police Service
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A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged with sexual offences involving a minor, according to the Durham Regional Police Service's Human Trafficking Unit (HTU). The arrest was part of an investigation that began on February 7, 2025, when authorities learned about the grooming of a 14-year-old girl
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During the General Government Committee meeting on February 3, 2025, the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC) provided an annual update on their activities. This presentation was delivered by Chair Kate Potter and Vice-Chair Thomas Hossie. SWNAMAC outlined their mandate to manage the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area in
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The Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers have been recalled by the Government of Canada due to safety concerns associated with the tow handle. The handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips, posing a risk of amputation and crushing injuries. The recall advises users to stop using the affected coolers immediately
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A 75-year-old registered nurse has been arrested and charged with sexual assault at a long-term care facility. The Durham Region Police Service reported that the incident took place during the nurse's shift on October 15, 2024, at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care Home, located at 330 King Avenue West in
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The Canadian Army is set to participate in an international military exercise named Exercise ARCTIC FORGE 25, taking place from February 17 to 28 in Sodankylä, Finland. This exercise will involve 40 personnel from Canada’s 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), who will train alongside 850 military personnel