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Opinion: It is time for an Ontario rural and northern immigration program?

Opinion: It is time for an Ontario rural and northern immigration program?

Time is now to build on success of Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program
This northern Ontario family will watch their DNA launch into space

This northern Ontario family will watch their DNA launch into space

After a couple of postponements, Victoria Lehto and her dad Ryan are hoping the mission happens on schedule on Jan. 8
Winter road time could be short for some First Nations

Winter road time could be short for some First Nations

"It’s almost like you’re sending out search parties looking for winter. And of course, this has implications for Northern Ontario because of the ice roads."
Teen’s Tetris victory will help Tetris Canada grow: founder

Teen’s Tetris victory will help Tetris Canada grow: founder

“The end goal is we would like to do more in-person tournaments.” 
OPP looking for pickup that failed to remain at collision scene

OPP looking for pickup that failed to remain at collision scene

No one was injured however the pickup truck failed to remain at the scene of the collision
Ontario chiefs seek halt to online mining claim-staking

Ontario chiefs seek halt to online mining claim-staking

Chiefs of Ontario resolution calls for year-long moratorium pending review
MPP says people are 'frightened' to drive on Northern Ontario highways

MPP says people are 'frightened' to drive on Northern Ontario highways

Lise Vaugeois calls for more oversight of truck driver training schools
Northern and Copperfin credit unions aim for Jan. 2025 merger

Northern and Copperfin credit unions aim for Jan. 2025 merger

The two Northern Ontario credit unions have set a target date for a merger, but their members will first have a chance to vote on the idea.
Ottawa went too far on regulating mining, infrastructure projects: experts

Ottawa went too far on regulating mining, infrastructure projects: experts

Legal experts say ball's in Ottawa's court to revamp and make legal Canada's Impact Assessment Act
Timmins mine builder looks to China for funding and expertise

Timmins mine builder looks to China for funding and expertise

Gowest Gold loaned $10 million to drill off Bradshaw deposit