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Retired Elliot Lake man fills his days by driving people to Sudbury and the Sault

Retired Elliot Lake man fills his days by driving people to Sudbury and the Sault

He drives those going to medical appointments, or just to shop
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Minnesota man faces $1,500 fine for bait violation in Fort Frances

Minnesota man faces $1,500 fine for bait violation in Fort Frances

Minnesota man has been fined for a bait violation.
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Timmins hopes to use its wintry weather to lure film crews north

Timmins hopes to use its wintry weather to lure film crews north

Goal to have one or two productions a year in town
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How sweet it is for Barrie bakery and its now famous butter tarts

How sweet it is for Barrie bakery and its now famous butter tarts

New York Times mention a recipe for big success
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Trudeau makes historic visit to Pikangikum

Trudeau makes historic visit to Pikangikum

Trip marks the first time a sitting prime minister has visited Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory.
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Step aside Skinny Minnie. Hello Pinky N Da Pain, as Roller Derby comes to North Bay

Step aside Skinny Minnie. Hello Pinky N Da Pain, as Roller Derby comes to North Bay

The roller derby resurgence in Canada has expanded to Northern Ontario with a newly established team in North Bay.
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Special weather statement: Freezing rain possible this afternoon

Special weather statement: Freezing rain possible this afternoon

Expected to be light and patchy
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Masked burglars in hazmat suits rob Roadshow's 400 Antiques Mall near Barrie: store owner

Masked burglars in hazmat suits rob Roadshow's 400 Antiques Mall near Barrie: store owner

After hours break-in second heist in less than a week
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Ontario Northland introduces expanded bus service

Ontario Northland introduces expanded bus service

Twenty communities have been added to system
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North Bay council backs Timmins over Sudbury in ferrochrome smelter bid

North Bay council backs Timmins over Sudbury in ferrochrome smelter bid

'There is no fix in the North despite most people thinking Sudbury is favoured. North Bay was not invited to bid and we’ve never really been an industrial town, but Timmins would benefit greatly and so would we'
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