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'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau, says Lakehead prof

'Scandals and failures' not unique to Trudeau, says Lakehead prof

Lakehead University political science professor and department chair weighs in on the prime minister's resignation.
Father-daughter drowning tragedy sparks support from Temiskaming Shores community

Father-daughter drowning tragedy sparks support from Temiskaming Shores community

'In the wake of this tragic event, Beverly Rae, mother of Matthew, Philip, the twins and Miranda Mariott along with her son Liam are left to cope with this unimaginable loss. As they grieve, they also face the reality of moving forward without the presence of their father, and partner, who was their anchor'
Man given bail twice in one night after violent assaults in Cochrane

Man given bail twice in one night after violent assaults in Cochrane

The accused allegedly forcibly confined a 14-year-old at a hotel, was arrested and released, only to be arrested again six hours later for allegedly assaulting his intimate partner, and given bail a second time
Surge in respiratory illnesses leads to masking mandate, school closures in Far North

Surge in respiratory illnesses leads to masking mandate, school closures in Far North

'We are seeing an increase in people coming into all of our emergency rooms in Fort Albany, Moosonee, and Moose Factory with respiratory infections'
Canada’s New Disability Benefit: A step forward, but is it enough?

Canada’s New Disability Benefit: A step forward, but is it enough?

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is set to launch in July 2025 but not much is known about it, yet
Brazen theft of vehicles results in a dozen charges

Brazen theft of vehicles results in a dozen charges

Police found and stopped the vehicle towing another vehicle on a trailer. The investigation revealed both vehicles and the trailer had been stolen and the driver was arrested
Trudeau stepping down comes at 'really difficult time for Canada', says Angus

Trudeau stepping down comes at 'really difficult time for Canada', says Angus

'It’s going to be interesting to see what happens with the Liberals. Who's going to step up? That’s their monkey and their circus to figure out for Canadians,' says Timmins-James Bay MP
Man who claimed Indigenous hunting rights fined for illegal hunting

Man who claimed Indigenous hunting rights fined for illegal hunting

The MNR laid charges against a Sault Ste. Marie man after an incident north of Terrace Bay.
Wiky chef enters the spotlight in first-of-its-kind culinary education role

Wiky chef enters the spotlight in first-of-its-kind culinary education role

Joseph Shawana is the newly appointed Indigenous Culinary and Foodways Guide at Centennial College
Keys stolen from roommate's pants used to steal car

Keys stolen from roommate's pants used to steal car

While searching for the stolen black vehicle, officers spotted it traveling eastbound on Highway 17 toward Blind River