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Good morning, Timmins!

Good morning, Timmins!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ontario extends booster deadline for long-term care staff until March 14

Ontario extends booster deadline for long-term care staff until March 14

Spokesperson says move prompted by Omicron variant pressures that caused vaccine appointments to be delayed or cancelled for outbreaks
Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday

Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday

Non-urgent surgeries were put on hold in early January to preserve hospital capacity, affecting an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 procedures a week
Highway 11 closure impacting school buses

Highway 11 closure impacting school buses

Students who have to travel on the highway to get home will stay at school until the road is reopened, according to a transportation notice
Multiple crashes close Highway 11 from Cochrane to Kenogami (reopened)

Multiple crashes close Highway 11 from Cochrane to Kenogami (reopened)

OPP say poor weather conditions also a factor
Matheson-area gold mine complex has more ounces to give

Matheson-area gold mine complex has more ounces to give

McEwen Mining releases economic study that builds case for expansion at Fox Complex
Wind chill near -40 expected tonight

Wind chill near -40 expected tonight

Impacted areas include Timmins, Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake
Ontario releases guidelines for who can receive Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19

Ontario releases guidelines for who can receive Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19

Older, unvaccinated residents and immunocompromised individuals prioritized for new antiviral
Part of truck convoy reroutes, heading down Highway 11 to Cochrane

Part of truck convoy reroutes, heading down Highway 11 to Cochrane

The group plans to spend the night in Cochrane and join up with the other half tomorrow in North Bay
Winter weather travel advisory issued for Timmins and area

Winter weather travel advisory issued for Timmins and area

Significantly reduced visibilities in heavy, blowing snow expected