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Police warn ebike and scooter users 'There are rules'

Police warn ebike and scooter users 'There are rules'

Under the Criminal Code, the definition of a "motor vehicle" includes an e-bike, and anyone operating an e-bike intoxicated could be charged for impaired driving
Brown says Hydro One blockbuster deal to buy Avista a result of gouging taxpayers

Brown says Hydro One blockbuster deal to buy Avista a result of gouging taxpayers

Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown is calling the purchase of Avista by Hydro One a direct result of Kathleen Wynne’s fire sale. "Hydro One is gouging ratepayers while using our money to buy up foreign companies.
Thunder Bay's mayor charged with extortion

Thunder Bay's mayor charged with extortion

Criminal charges laid against Thunder Bay mayor and his wife.
Marathon masturbator nabbed by North Bay beach-goer

Marathon masturbator nabbed by North Bay beach-goer

'That's good enough for us,' the police replied and quickly handcuffed the suspect
SIU investigating death of man in custody of Thunder Bay police

SIU investigating death of man in custody of Thunder Bay police

Man, 50, was found not breathing in cell at Thunder Bay police station.
Timmins rattled by loonie-sized hail

Timmins rattled by loonie-sized hail

Did you get hailed on?
Tragic weekend on Ontario roads

Tragic weekend on Ontario roads

The weekend saw four fatal collisions, which claimed the lives of seven people, including three motorcyclists
'Hero' Innisfil baker finds Danny Michel's lost guitar

'Hero' Innisfil baker finds Danny Michel's lost guitar

'Great ending to the story'
Northwestern Ontario's biggest forest fire still burns

Northwestern Ontario's biggest forest fire still burns

Fire crews but no water bombers are assigned
Pancake Bay now offers beach wheelchairs

Pancake Bay now offers beach wheelchairs

The park has already had repeat customers for the mobility devices