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Province still assessing where 17 new fire trucks for the north will go

Province still assessing where 17 new fire trucks for the north will go

First Nation communities are not eligible for the recent $35M announcement
'First-in-Canada' laser treating patients in Thunder Bay

'First-in-Canada' laser treating patients in Thunder Bay

The only one of its kind in Canada is in Thunder Bay. It's specialized laser machine that is used to target large kidney stones and treat enlarged prostates.
Start building new Manitoulin swing bridge 'tomorrow morning': mayor

Start building new Manitoulin swing bridge 'tomorrow morning': mayor

News that the province will replace the Little Current swing bridge is being applauded by community's leadership
One of the big bosses drops in on the Ring of Fire

One of the big bosses drops in on the Ring of Fire

Nicola Forrest takes stock of exploration work at Eagle's Nest, receives welcome from Indigenous communities
‘It’s time’: Iconic general store near Thessalon closing up shop

‘It’s time’: Iconic general store near Thessalon closing up shop

A friendly and familiar staple to customers near and far, Little Rapids General Store owners will enter semi-retirement when they close the historic establishment Friday
VIDEO: Moose in over its head in Lake Nipissing

VIDEO: Moose in over its head in Lake Nipissing

'I just thought it was something pretty cool to share and we were so happy we could help her get to safety'
Union hopes Espanola mill shutdown will be brief

Union hopes Espanola mill shutdown will be brief

Unifor president asks for regulatory protection to safeguard jobs during corporate mergers
North Bay international student dilemma resolved

North Bay international student dilemma resolved

'At 7 p.m. they agreed with all of our points and the demands'
Canadore throws stranded students off its property. Left without shelter

Canadore throws stranded students off its property. Left without shelter

Despite promises from Canadore, students are forced to put up tents for shelter, but the college denies them space to do so and they sleep on asphalt
Domtar decision to shut down Espanola mill took Unifor rep by surprise

Domtar decision to shut down Espanola mill took Unifor rep by surprise

Union head says workforce will mothball mill to be ready for any new owner