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Freezing weather and your pets: know the rules

Freezing weather and your pets: know the rules

'There are standards of care under the Ontario SPCA Act that speak to ensuring that dogs have an elevated and insulated dog house if they're to be outside. But not all dogs use them, so people have to be mindful that they need to be brought in' Nicole Driscoll Ontario SPCA Inspector
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Village Media expands to Orillia

Village Media expands to Orillia

Sault media company launching online news website Jan. 8
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Ontario woman has close call after furnace exhaust blocked by snow

Ontario woman has close call after furnace exhaust blocked by snow

Shovel snow away from furnace vents, she advises
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Traditional claim staking draws to a close next week

Traditional claim staking draws to a close next week

Ontario moving to online registration process, deadline for traditional claim staking set for Jan. 8
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Video Thunder Bay Mac's stores robbed three times in four days

Video Thunder Bay Mac's stores robbed three times in four days

Robbers targeted stores on Oliver Road and on Cumberland Street
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Higher minimum wage a boon for families, North Bay Labour Council president argues

Higher minimum wage a boon for families, North Bay Labour Council president argues

'When school starts back up in the New Year, thousands of families will now be able to afford to pay for extras like school teams and year-end trips'
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Thunder Bay hospital ‘bursting at the seams:’ Admin

Thunder Bay hospital ‘bursting at the seams:’ Admin

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is experiencing a surge capacity crisis according to administration.
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11 year-old boy from the Sault drops puck at NHL game (4 photos)

11 year-old boy from the Sault drops puck at NHL game (4 photos)

Ottawa Senators fan spends weekend with his favourite team thanks to Children's Wish Foundation
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There are two supermoons in January 2018 (7 photos)

There are two supermoons in January 2018 (7 photos)

The first one took place last night
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Researchers to study impact of oil spill in Experimental Lakes Area

Researchers to study impact of oil spill in Experimental Lakes Area

Project is one of several funded by the federal government
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