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Noront eager for start of Ring of Fire road construction

Noront eager for start of Ring of Fire road construction

First Nation community takes partial stake in mining company in share deal
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Here's something fun! Find out if your Facebook info got 'shared' with Cambridge Analytica

Here's something fun! Find out if your Facebook info got 'shared' with Cambridge Analytica

If you want to know, that is
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NDP ban Kenora candidate hopeful over bare butt photo

NDP ban Kenora candidate hopeful over bare butt photo

Old pictures and other posts on Matt Soprovich's social media feeds have sunk political dreams with the NDP, he says in a release.
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Ford draws 200 to pre-election campaign rally in Thunder Bay

Ford draws 200 to pre-election campaign rally in Thunder Bay

Ontario PC leader warns Bombardier "they have to be on time" in meeting contract deadlines, proposes collaborative approach to Ring of Fire after previously pledging to get on bulldozer to build road.
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Mike Harris Jr. won't follow in father's footsteps...just yet

Mike Harris Jr. won't follow in father's footsteps...just yet

Mike Jr., the eldest son of Mike Sr. was credited with running a well-funded campaign that helped draw the large crowd
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Two Collingwood councillors want community's coyotes culled

Two Collingwood councillors want community's coyotes culled

Councillors react to emotional presentations from residents by suggesting coyotes need to be dealt with immediately.
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Feds discuss Northern Ontario economic development plan

Feds discuss Northern Ontario economic development plan

Ministers Navdeep Bains and Patty Hajdu unveil strategy
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Owner of dog with discharge coming from its eyes and open, bleeding wounds charged with animal cruelty

Owner of dog with discharge coming from its eyes and open, bleeding wounds charged with animal cruelty

"The dog was found to be emaciated, dehydrated, suffering from a severe flea infestation, as well as being anemic
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Sault councillor: 'Every OLG job should be in Sault Ste. Marie'

Sault councillor: 'Every OLG job should be in Sault Ste. Marie'

Steven Rigby, OLG president and chief executive officer, has promised Mayor Provenzano to maintain current staffing levels in the Sault over the next three years
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Deadly Broncos crash hits Thunder Bay hockey community hard

Deadly Broncos crash hits Thunder Bay hockey community hard

Thunderwolves forward Josh Laframboise was close friends with Humboldt captain Logan Schatz and was devastated when after learning he was one of 15 team members killed in a horrific bus crash on Friday night in Saskatchewan.
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