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Second snowmobiler found dead after accident in northwest Ontario

Second snowmobiler found dead after accident in northwest Ontario

NIPIGON, Ont. — The body of a second man has been found dead after two snowmobiles went through the ice on a lake in northwestern Ontario last week. Ontario Provincial Police say both men were last seen on Lake Nipigon on the afternoon of Feb.
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Update: Weather closes more northern highways

Update: Weather closes more northern highways

Icy conditions to blame, OPP says
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Guelph professor speaks out against Trump’s ban on Muslims

Guelph professor speaks out against Trump’s ban on Muslims

Iranian-born Saba Safdar says she's boycotting U.S. travel for now
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Body of snowmobiler found on Lake Nipigon; one still missing

Body of snowmobiler found on Lake Nipigon; one still missing

OPP locate body of 51-year-old Gerald Thompson
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'Jobs are fleeing Northern Ontario' because of electricity rates, says PC leader

'Jobs are fleeing Northern Ontario' because of electricity rates, says PC leader

Patrick Brown makes a stop in Timmins during winter driving tour of north
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Maple Leaf legend Wendel Clark welcomes refugees to Sault (10 photos)

Maple Leaf legend Wendel Clark welcomes refugees to Sault (10 photos)

Refugees, police officers take part in friendly ball hockey tournament as part of Passport to Unity festivities
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Woman’s claim she was attacked by man on Hwy 17 false, police say

Woman’s claim she was attacked by man on Hwy 17 false, police say

West Nipissing Police say investigation revealed alleged victim fabricated assault report
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Meagre ice cover on Lake Superior this winter

Meagre ice cover on Lake Superior this winter

Except for coastline areas, Lake Superior is mostly open water this winter
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Check out this awesome backyard rink

Check out this awesome backyard rink

Marc Long of Astorville wins best backyard rink contest
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Gogama report: Canada must do better with transporting dangerous goods, TSB says

Gogama report: Canada must do better with transporting dangerous goods, TSB says

Transportation Safety Board results results of investigation into 2015 derailment in Gogama
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