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Vale's Ontario mining director says zero harm policies can do more harm than good

Vale's Ontario mining director says zero harm policies can do more harm than good

Director of mining, Ontario Operations, Vale Canada Limited delivers controversial presentation on reality of zero harm policies in mining industry
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Movie Review: Kingsman - The Golden Circle

Movie Review: Kingsman - The Golden Circle

Not as tight and as surprising as the first. But fantastic set pieces and Sir Elton John swears. A lot
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Thunder Bay Police investigating after body found in McIntyre River

Thunder Bay Police investigating after body found in McIntyre River

Thunder Bay Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a man was found dead in the McIntyre River Saturday afternoon.
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Dr. Grodecki: A down to earth, humble, honest, caring and most of all lovable human being, says staff

Dr. Grodecki: A down to earth, humble, honest, caring and most of all lovable human being, says staff

He had nothing but compassion to simply love everyone the same. We all feel as though he left that mark in our hearts. He touched the lives of so many family and friends
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Explosive appeal to be heard in Nairn on Tuesday

Explosive appeal to be heard in Nairn on Tuesday

Group fighting plans to build an explosives plant in their community
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OPP rescues couple stranded after severe thunderstorm on Sept. 22

OPP rescues couple stranded after severe thunderstorm on Sept. 22

Weather forces them to shore, where they became disoriented, says police
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Long live Willie! Meet Wiarton's new prognosticating ground hog (4 photos)

Long live Willie! Meet Wiarton's new prognosticating ground hog (4 photos)

'It's pretty darn exciting'
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Photos: Check out this awesome view of the Sleeping Giant in Thunder Bay

Photos: Check out this awesome view of the Sleeping Giant in Thunder Bay

It was a picturesque final day of summer in Thunder Bay.
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What's the difference between Terry Fox and dogs who get bone cancer? University of Guelph wonders, too

What's the difference between Terry Fox and dogs who get bone cancer? University of Guelph wonders, too

Research being conducted by Dr. Byram Bridle and his team is centred around osteosarcoma — the same kind of cancer that led to the amputation of Terry Fox's right leg
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North Bay parent's pro-cartwheels petition gathering support from across the country

North Bay parent's pro-cartwheels petition gathering support from across the country

'Having a school based policy that constrains students from indoor or outdoor play is an unfortunate by-product of a safety culture and a risk aversion culture that is permeating our society' Brian Story, President and CEO Physical and Health Education Canada
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