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'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

Testifying at Robinson Superior Treaty annuities trial, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says forestry and mining industries flourished while Anishinaabe people lived in abject poverty
What is residential school denialism, and why is it gaining steam?

What is residential school denialism, and why is it gaining steam?

University of Manitoba professor is at Algoma University this week to discuss attempts to 'twist and misrepresent basic facts' about the residential school system
Sudbury's Go-Give partnering to help Timmins' vulnerable

Sudbury's Go-Give partnering to help Timmins' vulnerable

Organizer says there's been 'one-sided' conversations about community safety
Police appeal for personal sightings, CCTV footage of missing man

Police appeal for personal sightings, CCTV footage of missing man

Anyone who may have seen the missing 60-year-old in the Walmart parking lot on March 18 is asked to call police
New Thunder Bay police chief plans to build ‘strong, sustainable partnerships’

New Thunder Bay police chief plans to build ‘strong, sustainable partnerships’

City and police leaders are welcoming the appointment of Darcy Fleury as Thunder Bay's new police chief, as he pledges to focus on building stronger relationships with communities and police membership through engagement and communication.
Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K to work there

Timmins will pay experienced police officers $30K to work there

As part of the recruitment initiative, the service will also cover Ontario Police College tuition for new officers
Great Lakes shipping season set to begin March 25

Great Lakes shipping season set to begin March 25

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will kick things off by opening the Poe Lock
Transport crashes through two homes in Beardmore

Transport crashes through two homes in Beardmore

 A transport crashes through two homes in Beardmore during Friday's winter storm.
Province commits $29M for caribou protection and conservation

Province commits $29M for caribou protection and conservation

The funding will support boreal caribou habitat restoration, protection, and conservation throughout Northern Ontario
Small reactors could empower First Nations with energy security

Small reactors could empower First Nations with energy security

Indigenous communities in Ontario, Saskatchewan get on the ground floor of this emerging technology