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Opening of Timmins patio makes forgotten Shania Twain monument accessible to public (8 photos)

Opening of Timmins patio makes forgotten Shania Twain monument accessible to public (8 photos)

For several years the parkette had been fenced in and locked up because it was being used for undesirable activities such as drinking and drug use
Guelph-area murder investigation goes mobile

Guelph-area murder investigation goes mobile

Ottawa man's body discovered near Erin last December.
Sault landmark sold again, will serve as home for private school students

Sault landmark sold again, will serve as home for private school students

Group of investors hopes to have 35 students living in Windsor Park in the fall
Layoff at Fabrene's North Bay plant

Layoff at Fabrene's North Bay plant

Fabrene sells globally across multiple industrial end use segments. 
Drivers wanted: North cruising toward big shortage of truckers

Drivers wanted: North cruising toward big shortage of truckers

New study says Canada could be short 34,000 drivers in less than a decade and Northern Ontario could be among hardest hit
Topless on Queen Street (5 photos)

Topless on Queen Street (5 photos)

The 67-year-old Memorial Tower had its cupola lifted off this week, part of a rehabilitation project that will replace its glass light enclosure, including the copper roof and associated trim
Federal minister paddles into North Bay by canoe for Metis conference

Federal minister paddles into North Bay by canoe for Metis conference

One year later and a change in government, an aura of positive change at The Métis Nation of Ontario General Assembly as friends and family greet and embrace.
Up north over the weekend? Environment Canada wants to know if you saw a tornado

Up north over the weekend? Environment Canada wants to know if you saw a tornado

If a twister did touch down, it was likely north of Cochrane, most likely north of Highway 652
Tipping tips scales towards inequality, say study's authors

Tipping tips scales towards inequality, say study's authors

It's a social norm now, but it's unfair and likely won't be around for long, say U of G profs
Walk the route, choose a code word, be safe for back to school

Walk the route, choose a code word, be safe for back to school

Parents may be more excited than the kids, but now is the time to speak to your children about safety