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Quilts for Survivors nominated for national business award

Quilts for Survivors nominated for national business award

The not-for-profit says it's 'honoured to be nominated'
'Erratic' driving, multiple collisions, assault on police, as cops use spike belt to stop rampage

'Erratic' driving, multiple collisions, assault on police, as cops use spike belt to stop rampage

After the collision, the OPP made several attempts to stop the vehicle, resulting in a spike belt deployment
Too many skilled Black immigrants in the region can't find work in their fields: Report

Too many skilled Black immigrants in the region can't find work in their fields: Report

A recent report shows that Black immigrants in northern Ontario are settling for jobs they are over-qualified when they can't find work in their fields.
Progress, research and loss mark 20th year of polar bear habitat

Progress, research and loss mark 20th year of polar bear habitat

The Cochrane facility took part in a research study and also mourned the loss of one of its longtime bears
Wawa shooting victim now out of ICU at Health Sciences North

Wawa shooting victim now out of ICU at Health Sciences North

Northern Credit Union employee Bridgette Hagen suffered life-altering injuries when someone walked into the Wawa branch and opened fire on Dec. 12
Business keeping beloved Cochrane polar bear's legacy alive

Business keeping beloved Cochrane polar bear's legacy alive

“As a long-term resident at the habitat, Inukshuk had an effect on all who met him, and we still feel a distinct loss of his presence,” says Amy Baxendell-Young
Administrative burden a major challenge for northern family doctors

Administrative burden a major challenge for northern family doctors

'I think there's a lot of unnecessary notes and forms and paperwork that can definitely be can be cleaned up and trimmed and removed, and that would be a big help'
Highway 11 closed in both directions after major collision (Updated)

Highway 11 closed in both directions after major collision (Updated)

The highway is now closed between Kapuskasing and Kemogami as well
Timmins family keeps finding ways to grow massive Christmas village

Timmins family keeps finding ways to grow massive Christmas village

Their grandchildren are now even officially part of this year's set-up
Province investing $75M to rehab 10 dams

Province investing $75M to rehab 10 dams

Sites in Northern Ontario, Parry Sound, Muskoka will go under construction over the next four years