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Kenora dog gets celebrity status but no jail time

Kenora dog gets celebrity status but no jail time

Photo of dog in police "custody" goes viral
Klingons ready for rumpus in Timmins

Klingons ready for rumpus in Timmins

Flag flying at city hall
Elementary Teachers’ Federation calls for one secular school system for each official language

Elementary Teachers’ Federation calls for one secular school system for each official language

'We do know that having the political will to move to one secular school system will reduce wasteful spending and reduce school closures'
Mother Nature nominates car for 2018 ice-bucket challenge (2 photos)

Mother Nature nominates car for 2018 ice-bucket challenge (2 photos)

Ice-encrusted vehicle was still there this evening
Engineering assessment begins on Manitoulin Island swing bridge

Engineering assessment begins on Manitoulin Island swing bridge

Ministry of Transportation seeking alternative for aging span
Video: North Bay singer's powerful rendition of 'Big League' supports Humboldt Broncos

Video: North Bay singer's powerful rendition of 'Big League' supports Humboldt Broncos

'This song is incredibly nostalgic to me and many other Canadians I’m sure'
Man suffers critical burn injuries in Highway 400 car fire

Man suffers critical burn injuries in Highway 400 car fire

Vehicle fire happened on northbound Highway 400 between on- and off-ramps at Bayfield Street
Children escape injury as Mattawa motorists pass stopped school bus with lights flashing

Children escape injury as Mattawa motorists pass stopped school bus with lights flashing

This incident occurred very close to the location where Adam Ranger was hit by a vehicle and killed
Young mother fighting for her life after Highway 11 crash

Young mother fighting for her life after Highway 11 crash

'He said it was a heart-breaking incident. “It hurt me inside. When I got home, couldn't sleep … I’m just praying for them'
Fraser Institute issues report on Ontario's rising energy costs

Fraser Institute issues report on Ontario's rising energy costs

Between 2008 and 2016, Ontario's hydro rates have increased by 71 per cent, compared to the national average of 34 per cent during the same time frame.