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Federal government predicts higher than normal amount of wildfires across Canada this summer

“Sobering.” That is how the federal Minister of Natural Resources describes the outlook for the wildfire season in Canada. Jonathan Wilkinson says the wildfire forecast shows higher than normal...

Slain OPP officer remembered as a coach, mentor

“It’s a tragic loss of one of our officers who yet again has been murdered, simply, selflessly serving his community.”That’s from OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique speaking about the...

OPP warn to watch for deliveries of poisonous substance 

The OPP is warning a deadly substance is being mailed to more than a dozen communities across Ontario. Police say the packages contain sodium nitrite and may have been...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation.A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time payment on their GST rebate...

Ontario PC government unveils record-setting budget

It’s a record-setting provincial budget in Ontario.Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has tabled a record $204.7 billion budget, which includes a deficit of approximately $2.2 billion for this fiscal year.That’s...

Trudeau right in invoking Emergency Act, policing failures blamed: Public Order Emergency Commission

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met the threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa and at other border crossings.In his comments, the head...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns.The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns a variety of Helly Hansen...

Ontario’s top Doctor “strongly recommends” wearing a mask in public

Get back to the basics to protect the children.  That’s the message the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has for Ontarians. Dr. Kieran Moore is "strongly recommending" that Ontarians...

UPDATE: CUPE warns education workers’ strike action will extend past Friday if contract agreement is not reached

A line has been drawn in the sand between the union representing Ontario’s 55,000 education workers and the province.Neither...

Province says no further negotiations with CUPE until threat of Friday’s strike is removed

“Remove the threat of a strike.”That from Ontario’s Education Minister to the union representing 55,000 educational workers.Stephen Lecce says...

Ontario tables Bill to keep educations workers from striking, CUPE vows provincewide protest Friday

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has introduced legislation aimed at keeping 55,000 education workers on the job.Lecce says the bill,...

Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns

Here's a heads up if you have a bottle of Pine-Sol sitting around home.The cleaning product is being recalled...

Hockey Canada says CEO finished effective immediately, board steps down amid scandal

There's a major shakeup at Hockey Canada.The sport's governing body has announced Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is...

Education workers vote in favour of strike mandate

A strike could be looming for educational support workers in Ontario. Almost 96% of members of the union representing...

Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada is in mourning over death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives.Commenting on her death, Trudeau...

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96

The longest-reigning British monarch has passed away.Queen Elizabeth II was 96-years-old.Born in 1926 to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth...
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A North Shore Township man is facing animal cruelty charges.

Kenjgewin Teg has received a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation.

Owner charged with multiple animal cruelty offences

A North Shore Township man is facing animal cruelty charges.

Elliot Lake council makes appointments of enforcement officers/building inspector official

Two bylaw enforcement officers and a building inspector were officially welcomed by council Monday night.

Espanola woman writes cookbook to support Cuba Mission

An Espanola woman has written a cookbook to support an annual mission to Cuba.

Espanola council to discuss water metering following study for multi-residential buildings

Espanola council will be discussing water metering at its meeting this evening following the release of a study.
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