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Cuts will close Downs, protesters say

Cuts will close Downs, protesters say

A local racehorse owner, trainer and driver said he'll likely pack his bags and move to the United States if the province follows through with its plans to cancel the Slots at Racetracks program.

Vital Signs gets international recognition

Canada's community foundations have gained recognition with an Impact Award from the U.S.-based Community Indicators Consortium for their leadership on Vital Signs, a tool used to measure quality of life in Canadian communities.

Wide load slated for Aug. 28

Another wide-load escort, scheduled from Aug. 28, will close sections of a route from Lively to Copper Cliff. The escort starts at 12:30 p.m. and involves transporting a large piece of industrial equipment that will take up two lanes of traffic.
1,200 blood donations still needed

1,200 blood donations still needed

With the last long weekend of the summer just around the corner, Canadian Blood Services said it needs 1,200 more donors to book an appointment to donate blood to help meet the needs of hospital patients.
Politicians beware the OMB

Politicians beware the OMB

The rejection of two major building projects are being appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, and an expert on local government says the developers in both cases stand an excellent chance of winning. Dalron Ltd.

Withdraw 'draconian' legislation, urges teachers' union

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) is calling upon the provincial government to withdraw “draconian” legislation that would impose a contract on the province's teachers.

Cambrian Academy of Music welcomes new students

Cambrian College's Academy of Music is now taking registrations for fall classes. Individual and group lessons are available for those interested in learning in private or group settings.
'Breast screening really does save lives'

'Breast screening really does save lives'

Since the late 1980s, when breast screening was introduced in Canada, the mortality rate of one of the deadliest diseases for women has decreased by almost 40 per cent.
Building a market for cross-laminated timber

Building a market for cross-laminated timber

A $350,000 investment by Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) will help steer Northern Ontario toward the production of a new building product gaining popularity in Europe, said a representative of the architectural firm working on the
Cops, kids cast a line

Cops, kids cast a line

The police were on patrol on Whitewater Lake Friday morning — they were on the lookout for beaming smiles on the faces of the children they took fishing.