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Farmers struggling through wet growing season hope for a better fall crop

Farmers struggling through wet growing season hope for a better fall crop

'We lost 65% of our crop. Because of all the rain we've gotten, we've had a lot of problems with slugs and worms in our vegetables. We've had a lot of produce go bad before it was even ready. We had to throw it all out' Celine Cloutier
Back from sick leave, Northern Development minister ready to roll up his sleeves

Back from sick leave, Northern Development minister ready to roll up his sleeves

Michael Gravelle has been battling depression, says he plans to seek re-election
Did you know: There's a curfew in Ontario for young people

Did you know: There's a curfew in Ontario for young people

OPP remind parents children under 16 can't be in a public place after midnight
Missing boater's body recovered on Grassy Narrows Lake

Missing boater's body recovered on Grassy Narrows Lake

OPP say boat overturned on Saturday on Grassy Narrows Lake.
Northern elders again demand ban on aerial herbicide spraying

Northern elders again demand ban on aerial herbicide spraying

Say the chemicals used in northern bush damage plants, animals
Barrie Police shoot and kill dog after owner attacked

Barrie Police shoot and kill dog after owner attacked

'Multiple shots' fired, according to police
Plane crash in Parry Sound

Plane crash in Parry Sound

The lone male occupant was located and transported to the hospital with minor injuries
The curious case of Mr. Rooney's hiccups

The curious case of Mr. Rooney's hiccups

Rooney's been to several doctors — including his own son — but no one can tell him why he gets them or how to stop them
Manitoulin beaches under swimming advisory

Manitoulin beaches under swimming advisory

Water samples exceed acceptable bacteriological water quality standards: Health unit
OPP investigate missing fentanyl patches

OPP investigate missing fentanyl patches

OPP are investigating several missing fentanyl patches.