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Lakehead U. seeks support to keep Northern Ontario School of Medicine under its wing

Lakehead U. seeks support to keep Northern Ontario School of Medicine under its wing

Last month, the government announced plans to separate NOSM from Lakehead and Laurentian University in the wake of Laurentian's insolvency
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Fr. Roch Martin of Sudbury named new Vicar General of Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

Fr. Roch Martin of Sudbury named new Vicar General of Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie

Current pastor of St. Jean-de-Brebeuf Church in Sudbury, Martin takes on the role of Vicar General starting August 1
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Vaccines not yet mandatory for return to college, university classrooms

Vaccines not yet mandatory for return to college, university classrooms

College, university states they're monitoring latest news, public health guidelines
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Manitoulin Island ferry delays planned May 7 season start

Manitoulin Island ferry delays planned May 7 season start

COVID concerns push back first Chi-Cheemaun sail indefinitely
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Police release some details about Friday night shooting in North Bay

Police release some details about Friday night shooting in North Bay

One victim was taken to the hospital 'with severe injuries,' according to NBPS
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Anti-lockdown protesters march from Meridian Place to Centennial Park in Barrie <b>(12 photos)</b>

Anti-lockdown protesters march from Meridian Place to Centennial Park in Barrie (12 photos)

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Couple separated by COVID-19 to reunite for 75th wedding anniversary <b>(2 photos)</b>

Couple separated by COVID-19 to reunite for 75th wedding anniversary (2 photos)

Dorothy and Robert Bonell haven't seen each other in nine months, but a special in-person visit at F.J. Davey Home has been arranged for the pair's diamond anniversary
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Thunder Bay newspaper carrier rescues man from burning house

Thunder Bay newspaper carrier rescues man from burning house

The lone occupant of the home was woken by a neighbour pounding at the door.
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Barrie amphitheatre fencing off to prevent weekend 'freedom rally'

Barrie amphitheatre fencing off to prevent weekend 'freedom rally'

'The gatherings that put people's lives at risk need to stop,' says mayor
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Three charged with breaching lockdown orders during Timmins traffic stop

Three charged with breaching lockdown orders during Timmins traffic stop

One of the accused is from Toronto
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