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Federal cash to help northern tourism operators be more welcoming to 2SLGBTQ+ visitors

Federal cash to help northern tourism operators be more welcoming to 2SLGBTQ+ visitors

FedNor giving $110K to Destination Northern Ontario; Sault’s Holiday Inn Express has Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Registered Accreditation
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New caucus will amplify women’s voices in Northern Ontario

New caucus will amplify women’s voices in Northern Ontario

With 21 participants, the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus is starting strong
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Critical minerals mining, conservation in Ontario's Far North can go hand in hand: Mushkegowuk director

Critical minerals mining, conservation in Ontario's Far North can go hand in hand: Mushkegowuk director

The feasibility study for the national marine conservation area has been approved
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Union sounds alarm over forest firefighter staffing 'crisis'

Union sounds alarm over forest firefighter staffing 'crisis'

A firefighter and union spokesperson in Northwestern Ontario accuses the government of failing to acknowledge the lack of experienced fire rangers.
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Northern Ontario-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Northern Ontario-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Ray Lalonde says he appreciates all the support he's received from his hometown.
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Steelworkers' union may take legal action over derostering of patients in Sault Ste. Marie

Steelworkers' union may take legal action over derostering of patients in Sault Ste. Marie

Union president Da Prat says GHC needs to recruit more foreign-trained doctors; 2251 leader joined by NDP politicians at Toronto press conference Wednesday as 10,000 GHC patients face losing family doctors by May 31
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All aboard for the Chi-Cheemaun ferry’s 50th anniversary

All aboard for the Chi-Cheemaun ferry’s 50th anniversary

Historian seeking stories, photos for commemorative book
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Conestoga unions call for president to resign over Orazietti remark

Conestoga unions call for president to resign over Orazietti remark

Joint letter sent to the Conestoga Board of Governors by OPSEU Locals 238 and 237
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Northern community looks to put time limit on roadside memorials

Northern community looks to put time limit on roadside memorials

Chief paramedic says he plans to continue to fight for the initiative
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Sault man facing Los Angeles murder charge chronicled RV journey across U.S.

Sault man facing Los Angeles murder charge chronicled RV journey across U.S.

'Be healthy, happy and humble': The Sault’s Jeff Primeau had a very active Facebook account that suddenly went quiet last November, around same time as alleged murder
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