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Support pouring in after fatal fire in Peawanuck

Support pouring in after fatal fire in Peawanuck

Minister says Indigenous Services Canada is available to help arrange supports for the family and community
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Bonfield's red pine plantation bolstering municipal coffers

Bonfield's red pine plantation bolstering municipal coffers

Thinning the forest should bring in just under $30,000
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Trucker charged with 24 offences from three stops in 22 hours

Trucker charged with 24 offences from three stops in 22 hours

Police say charges include careless driving and driving over hours
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Thunder Bay's McCarville wins Scotties berth over Sudbury rink

Thunder Bay's McCarville wins Scotties berth over Sudbury rink

Krista McCarville went on to win 9-4, stealing a single in the 10th after forcing Sudbury's Krysta Burns to a tough draw
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Gripped by violent crime, Thunder Bay struggling to fund police

Gripped by violent crime, Thunder Bay struggling to fund police

Municipal leaders in Thunder Bay say the city’s ballooning policing costs, which are partially due to implementing recommendations from the 2018 Sinclair Report, can’t be contained without provincial and federal help
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Sault doc's comedic efforts have helped raise more than $2M

Sault doc's comedic efforts have helped raise more than $2M

Retired dermatologist Dr. Gene Turgeon and musical group The Comedics have raised millions for health care in Sault Ste. Marie
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Regulatory duplication slowing Ring of Fire progress, CEO says

Regulatory duplication slowing Ring of Fire progress, CEO says

Ring of Fire Metals CEO Steve Flewelling seeks balanced, faster approach to advance Far North nickel project
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Well-known North Bay dealership owner George Stockfish has died

Well-known North Bay dealership owner George Stockfish has died

'He cared deeply for the city of North Bay and was passionate about giving back to the community'
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Sault trucker has unique way with animals, cuddles a dying moose

Sault trucker has unique way with animals, cuddles a dying moose

As the injured moose tried to drag itself off Highway 17, other drivers ran over its hind legs. Hunter Berto pulled it to the side and the dying animal rested its head in his lap
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Kuya Silver out to revive historic Cobalt mining camp

Kuya Silver out to revive historic Cobalt mining camp

Toronto company discovering new silver veins near old mine workings
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