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How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

How bad is theft at West Nipissing landfills? Thieves stole the port-a-potty

This past June, West Nipissing council heard about an alarming increase in theft, vandalism, and trespassing within the municipal landfills. Even a port-a-potty was stolen from one site. 'These costs are adding up for the municipality'
Sum 41 frontman slams Treble Charger frontman over sex abuse allegations

Sum 41 frontman slams Treble Charger frontman over sex abuse allegations

'I stand behind every word that’s in my book, 100 per cent': Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 takes issue with being called a 'liar' by former manager and Treble Charger frontman Greig Nori, who Whibley claims sexually abused him after 'grooming' the singer
Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

Dogs can contract Lyme disease, here’s what you should know

It’s been a ‘worrisome year for tick-borne illnesses,’ noted Dr. Neil Lawrence
New maple leaf coin used gold from ‘proud northern miners’

New maple leaf coin used gold from ‘proud northern miners’

It's the first time that a Northern Ontario mine is being used for the initiative
Will Ottawa fund one Northern Ontario lithium refinery or four? Wilkinson plays coy

Will Ottawa fund one Northern Ontario lithium refinery or four? Wilkinson plays coy

Federal minister says Canada must pick up the pace of critical minerals development, without cutting environmental corners
‘Long time coming’: Human remains, artifacts reclaimed by Mississauga First Nation

‘Long time coming’: Human remains, artifacts reclaimed by Mississauga First Nation

First Nation holds repatriation ceremony after Canadian Museum of History returns sacred items wrongfully taken from historical site by archaeologists decades ago
Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Former Mattawa CAO sues town for $1.2 million

Mayor Bélanger’s conduct, the court file noted, ‘was high-handed, callous, outrageous, and worthy of sanction in the form of punitive damages.’
Did you lose a wedding ring at Quetico Park? Someone found it

Did you lose a wedding ring at Quetico Park? Someone found it

A visitor to Quetico found the ring during this year's paddling season
‘Incredibly proud’: Lead lawyer in treaty annuities case earns prestigious honour

‘Incredibly proud’: Lead lawyer in treaty annuities case earns prestigious honour

David C. Nahwegahbow is the lead counsel in the Restoule case, which led to the $10B settlement for past compensation under the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850
DNA match leads to revelation of a huge extended family

DNA match leads to revelation of a huge extended family

'It changed my world 1000 per cent,' a Thunder Bay woman says.