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New measles cases reported in Timmins, Temiskaming areas

New measles cases reported in Timmins, Temiskaming areas

There have been 13 cases reported in the Northeastern Public Health region since early April, no cases have yet been reported in the Greater Sudbury area
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CLOSER LOOK: Why bogus health info is flourishing online

CLOSER LOOK: Why bogus health info is flourishing online

The current measles outbreak points to an even bigger problem: The rise of medical misinformation on the Internet, fuelled in part by Canada's ongoing doctor shortage
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NOSM University celebrates 20th anniversary awards event

NOSM University celebrates 20th anniversary awards event

Dozens of awards presented to staff, faculty and students for their outstanding accomplishments
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Northern Ontario continues to see Ontario's highest opioid death rates

Northern Ontario continues to see Ontario's highest opioid death rates

Greater Sudbury came in at No. 7 on the list of the 10 cities with the highest rates, with Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins in the top three spots, respectively
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Facing U.S. tariffs, Ontario budget spends big to prop up businesses

Facing U.S. tariffs, Ontario budget spends big to prop up businesses

Ford government projects $14.6B deficit, adds billions in tax credits and business supports
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Ontario Budget 2025: Navigating economic storm clouds, with restraint ahead

Ontario Budget 2025: Navigating economic storm clouds, with restraint ahead

Budget 2025 was always going to be a balancing act, writes guest columnist Brian Lewis
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COLUMN: Ontario’s 2025 budget almost meets the moment

COLUMN: Ontario’s 2025 budget almost meets the moment

In unprecedented times, governments must risk doing things differently, writes Peter Weltman
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Sudbury Ukrainian community holding Vyshyvanka Day celebration

Sudbury Ukrainian community holding Vyshyvanka Day celebration

The third Thursday in the month of May is celebrated in the Ukrainian community as a chance to honour the Vyshyvanka, the embroidered shirt synonymous with Ukraine 
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Dead snakes found in Coniston spark outrage over animal cruelty

Dead snakes found in Coniston spark outrage over animal cruelty

At least three ball pythons were found dead outside in the Coniston area in recent weeks
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Traffic stop yields $86.5K in cocaine, fentanyl

Traffic stop yields $86.5K in cocaine, fentanyl

A traffic stop in the area of Beech Street at Elm Street on May 14 resulted in the seizure of 77 grams of cocaine and 88 grams of fentanyl, for which four people were arrested and charged
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