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Traffic update: closures on Elgin Street

Traffic update: closures on Elgin Street

Underground pipe work will close Elgin Street from the south side of Beech Street to the north side of Elm Street starting Friday, July 17, at 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and then again Monday, July 20 to Friday July 24 during the same hours.
She opened her heart to adults with disabilities

She opened her heart to adults with disabilities

Shirley Cole has accepted children, and adults, with developmental disabilities into her home for 28 years.
Video: Choir goes ‘Italiano’ in the open air

Video: Choir goes ‘Italiano’ in the open air

The annual Caruso Club Italian Festival was held last July 9-12 , drawing hundreds of Sudburians to celebrate everything that comes from ‘the Boot’ — but especially the food.
Aquaphobic? No worries, drowning deaths are preventable

Aquaphobic? No worries, drowning deaths are preventable

Swimming is a favourite summer pastime, but Ontario's doctors want to remind those spending time in or near the water that lifejackets and parental supervision of children should be top of mind.
More than 70 animals seized from North Bay property

More than 70 animals seized from North Bay property

The North Bay and District Humane Society along with the Ontario SPCA executed a warrant on July 13 and seized more than 70 animals from a property in the North Bay area.
MTO wants to know why Ontario's roads are crumbling

MTO wants to know why Ontario's roads are crumbling

Hesp has been working with the city of Kingston over the last five years, and is now also working with Timmins to test and build roads using new mixtures. But some of the roads built in Kingston have already started to fail.
Charlie went A'Court-ing in Sudbury (10 photos)

Charlie went A'Court-ing in Sudbury (10 photos)

Charlie A'Court took centre stage at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre Wednesday night, with more than 1,000 spectators taking in the free concert as part of the Vale Summer Concert Series.
Don't feed the bears — or any other wild animal

Don't feed the bears — or any other wild animal

People who feed wildlife usually have the best intentions. But feeding wild animals can turn out badly — for both humans and animals, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is advising.
120-megawatt wind farm planned near Cobalt

120-megawatt wind farm planned near Cobalt

The Timiskaming First Nation (TFN) and wpd Canada , a Mississauga-based green energy company, are partnering on a proposed $300 to $350-million wind energy development project.
Not mailing it: Canada Post union fighting cuts

Not mailing it: Canada Post union fighting cuts

When a vehicle marked with the words 'Canada Post' rolls through your neighbourhood, you get the message. The message this time isn't in the form of a letter, or bill or greeting card – it's a handpainted RV.