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Truckers to be surveyed on Northern Ontario highway safety

Truckers to be surveyed on Northern Ontario highway safety

The Ontario Trucking Association will use feedback from truckers to consider recommendations to the government
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Dean Sayers announces candidacy for AFN National Chief

Dean Sayers announces candidacy for AFN National Chief

'We need to make markable, measurable improvements — and that takes input from across the country, all the 600-plus chiefs need to have input in that,' says former leader of Batchewana First Nation
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'We're moving the yard sticks:' economic opportunities opening up for Indigenous communities

'We're moving the yard sticks:' economic opportunities opening up for Indigenous communities

Wahnapitae First Nation lands manager shares expertise during Economic Development Opportunities Forum
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Attawapiskat woman's alleged killer charged in 50-year-old case

Attawapiskat woman's alleged killer charged in 50-year-old case

Helen Carpenter was 21 when she was killed in October 1973
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Sault gunman investigated for domestic violence days before rampage: chief

Sault gunman investigated for domestic violence days before rampage: chief

Speaking to local and national reporters at a Wednesday press conference, Chief Hugh Stevenson said he would support an inquest into Monday's tragic murder-suicide
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Ontario ready to legally rumble with Ottawa over the Ring of Fire

Ontario ready to legally rumble with Ottawa over the Ring of Fire

Attorney General wants a shovel-ready province ‘without delay’ on big infrastructure projects
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Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

Snowmobilers can get on track with early-bird permit purchase

By purchasing on or before Nov. 1, early trail permit buyers can support their local club while saving $80 off the regular fee, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs says
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VIDEO: Sault police chief addresses community in wake of deadly shootings

VIDEO: Sault police chief addresses community in wake of deadly shootings

Chief Hugh Stevenson of Sault Police spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon about the 'significant tragedy' that has devastated the entire community: a murder-suicide that killed five people, including three children
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Thornloe Cheese is a 'disruptor' in the competitive agri-food sector

Thornloe Cheese is a 'disruptor' in the competitive agri-food sector

Northeast cheesemaker targets independent grocers, farmers markets for its distribution strategy
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Northern MP who resigned as speaker won't be seeking re-election

Northern MP who resigned as speaker won't be seeking re-election

'So I won't be running in the next election. But I'm sure we'll find an excellent candidate who will take my place'
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