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Number of proposals received for Essar Centre naming rights = big fat zero

Number of proposals received for Essar Centre naming rights = big fat zero

But three well-known firms have been kicking venue's tires since deadline for sponsorship bids expired. So city's issuing new request for proposals
As many as 50 vehicles involved in Hwy 400 crash near Barrie, say OPP

As many as 50 vehicles involved in Hwy 400 crash near Barrie, say OPP

The collision has blocked the southbound portion of the highway near Bayfield
Body found in woods near Lakehead University campus

Body found in woods near Lakehead University campus

A scene is being held by police behind the Lakehead Fieldhouse after a body was found by a passerby
How does another weekend at Searchmont sound?

How does another weekend at Searchmont sound?

We can't do anything about the cold, but we can make the most of it. Local businesses are helping open up the hill for two more days
Quick change scammers strike again

Quick change scammers strike again

'Two customers targeted separate cashiers by making small purchases and requesting change for larger denomination bills'
Sault gun shop owner calls new government bill ‘a closet gun registry’

Sault gun shop owner calls new government bill ‘a closet gun registry’

Reg Perry says proposed new legislation treats responsible gun owners as criminals; adds UN program would jack up price of imported firearms
Road trip! St. Joseph Island's Maple Syrup Festival taking place over next couple of weekends

Road trip! St. Joseph Island's Maple Syrup Festival taking place over next couple of weekends

The 51st Maple Syrup Festival in Richards Landing supports a variety of St. Joseph Island programs and activities
Predictions of gas price hikes this month a bit 'sensational,' says expert

Predictions of gas price hikes this month a bit 'sensational,' says expert

A gas expert with Enpro says some predictions of a steep gas price hike are off the mark.
Thunder Bay humane society takes in 30 dogs from Manitoba rescue

Thunder Bay humane society takes in 30 dogs from Manitoba rescue

Several dogs are in poor health and all will be assessed by a veterinarian in the coming days as they remain in a 10 day quarantine.
Parties are afraid of One School Board concept, says chair of northern school board

Parties are afraid of One School Board concept, says chair of northern school board

'They are afraid of someone, they are afraid of losing votes, but I think if they put forward, like the Northern Ontario Party, have a referendum on June 7th say do you support one school board or not'