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An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
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Fire ban declared in northern Ontario
An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
Algoma University relaunches summer music program
Algoma University is offering a summer program designed to give aspiring musicians a head start on a career in music.
Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds
A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access.
Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference
The second annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) conference is under way at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
Blind River emergency room to close for 24 hours starting Friday
Doctor shortage is getting the blame for a hospital closure in Blind River on Friday. It's the fifth closure for the North Shore Health Network in roughly two weeks.
North Bay
Fire ban declared in northern Ontario
An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
Algoma University relaunches summer music program
Algoma University is offering a summer program designed to give aspiring musicians a head start on a career in music.
Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds
A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access.
Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference
The second annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) conference is under way at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
Some human scents increase attacks from mosquitos
A wet start to spring followed by hot, dry temperatures means it has been the perfect storm for mosquitos to make a rapid return to our region.
Sault Ste. Marie
Fire ban declared in northern Ontario
An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
Algoma University relaunches summer music program
Algoma University is offering a summer program designed to give aspiring musicians a head start on a career in music.
Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds
A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access.
Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference
The second annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) conference is under way at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
Blind River emergency room to close for 24 hours starting Friday
Doctor shortage is getting the blame for a hospital closure in Blind River on Friday. It's the fifth closure for the North Shore Health Network in roughly two weeks.
Timmins
Fire ban declared in northern Ontario
An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight.
Algoma University relaunches summer music program
Algoma University is offering a summer program designed to give aspiring musicians a head start on a career in music.
Northern College signs deal with Timmins to rent downtown office space
Northern College will soon operate a storefront location in downtown Timmins.
Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds
A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access.
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