Tag: Ontario
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Rural Ontario Faces Dangerous Propane Shortages as Temperatures Plummet
As Winter Blazes On, Propane Shortages Hit Rural Eastern Ontario Residents of rural eastern Ontario are bracing for another brutal stretch of winter, as propane levels in tanks across the region fall toward dangerous lows. In Arden, Ontario, Margaret Taylor watched the needle on her propane tank hover near two percent on Jan. 20, just…
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Cryptosporidium Detected in Kashechewan Water Plant: 63 Infected in a Northern Ontario First Nation
Overview: Cryptosporidium Outbreak at Kashechewan Water Plant In a troubling turn for Kashechewan First Nation, a northern Ontario community, health officials confirmed that cryptosporidium, a parasite known to cause gastrointestinal illness, has infected residents connected to the community’s water supply. The executive director of Kashechewan First Nation stated that 63 people have tested positive, signaling…
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Cryptosporidium Outbreak at Kashechewan Water Plant
Overview of the Situation Kashechewan First Nation, located in northern Ontario, has confirmed a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to its community water system. The executive director announced that 63 residents have tested positive for the parasite, which causes gastrointestinal illness. The situation prompted discussions about water safety and public health measures across the remote community. What…
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Ontario approves Ring of Fire power line to spur jobs
Ontario approves electricity line to Ring of Fire Ontario has moved forward with a major infrastructure project that could reshape the northern portion of the province’s economy. The government announced approval for a 230-kilometre electricity transmission line that will run from Nipigon Bay to an area near the Aroland First Nation, bringing power to the…
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Ontario approves electricity line to Ring of Fire
Ontario approves electricity line to Ring of Fire Ontario announced approval for a new 230-kilometre electricity transmission line that will connect Nipigon Bay to an area near the Aroland First Nation, enabling power access for the Ring of Fire mineral development corridor. The project aims to support future mining activity in one of Canada’s most…
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Mild Earthquake Shake Delivers a Jolt to Orillia Area
What happened A modest but noticeable earthquake rattled southern Ontario late Tuesday night. The event, measured at magnitude 3.7, was recorded at 10:59 p.m. according to Earthquakes Canada, with the epicentre located about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has confirmed the timing and preliminary location, and scientists say it…
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Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Orillia Area in Southern Ontario
What happened A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Earthquakes Canada confirmed the event occurred at exactly 10:59 p.m., with the epicentre located about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia. While a quake of this size is considered light, it was strong enough to be…
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Ontario Shakes: Minor 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Orillia Area
Overview of the tremor A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck southern Ontario late Tuesday night, according to authorities. Earthquakes Canada placed the epicentre about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia, with the quake occurring at 10:59 p.m. local time. While quakes of this size are considered minor, they can be enough to rattle homes and heighten awareness…
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“A vote of confidence” in Brantford: Massilly bets $85 million on city plant
Brantford Gets a Major Economic Boost Massilly North America has announced a transformative $85 million investment to expand and modernize its Brantford facility, a move hailed as a vote of confidence in the city’s manufacturing sector. The project aims to begin producing metal cans for the Canadian food packaging industry, reinforcing Massilly’s commitment to domestic…
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Ontario WWII site in Bowmanville saved from demolition, restoration now in hands of volunteers
Historic Bowmanville Site Reprieve: A Win for Preservation The historic Second World War site in Bowmanville, Ontario, has escaped demolition after months of tireless advocacy by a local non-profit organization. The Jury Lands Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on preserving regional history, announced that the site will be preserved and restored, though the financial and…