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Seniors at Sudbury apartment building haven’t had a working elevator in almost half a year
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Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog
WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.
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North Bay woman to celebrate her 105th birthday
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Seniors at Sudbury apartment building haven’t had a working elevator in almost half a year
Residents at Place Nolin in Sudbury haven’t had a working elevator in nearly six months. The senior’s building is a 40-unit, five-level building, run independently by its own board of directors.
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Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog
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Youth mental health residential treatment facility in Sudbury opening in 2026
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More charges in investigation of North Bay man's murder
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