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Wynne denies political interference in OPG announcement

Wynne denies political interference in OPG announcement

McDonald argues that the March 6 announcement by Ontario Power Generation to move 44 employees out of the city was ordered delayed by the government in a political move
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Updated: Some highways re-opened after freezing rain closed them

Updated: Some highways re-opened after freezing rain closed them

Deteriorating weather conditions blamed for the closures
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'It killed her', says grieving mother

'It killed her', says grieving mother

Sherri Dolk of Barrie lost her daughter Tina ESPEY, of a fentanyl overdose at the age of 19 in December 2012
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Sault teenager to represent Ontario in international cricket tourney

Sault teenager to represent Ontario in international cricket tourney

The Grade 10 student will fly to Sri Lanka later this month
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Electoral reform will take more than a few years, says MP

Electoral reform will take more than a few years, says MP

Despite interest in changes, consultation process yielded no clear results, say Paul Lefebvre
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Veteran Guelph Police officer to challenge charge of discreditable conduct

Veteran Guelph Police officer to challenge charge of discreditable conduct

Police association lawyer says incident is related to interaction with the sister of man that murdered his relative
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Thunder Bay chamber joins call for changes to arbitration process

Thunder Bay chamber joins call for changes to arbitration process

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is voicing it support regarding a letter sent to the government.
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Wynne's hydro plan draws ire and praise

Wynne's hydro plan draws ire and praise

Whether you pay today or pay tomorrow this Liberal plan will burden Ontario ratepayers for years to come
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Ontario unveils plan to cut electricity rates by 17% on average this year

Ontario unveils plan to cut electricity rates by 17% on average this year

Announcement was made this morning
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Teen pleads guilty to 'disturbing' break-in at Barrie senior's home

Teen pleads guilty to 'disturbing' break-in at Barrie senior's home

Helpless senior had maple syrup poured onto her chest
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