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Sudbury firefighters battle early morning blaze
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Feds give $2.6M for Sudbury Airport infrastructure
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Timmins Pride calls for inclusivity
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Funding from Ottawa to support seniors
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Sudbury’s Junction East budget now projected at more than $98M
City council in Sudbury gave the Junction East project its approval at Tuesday night’s meeting. The community hub will include the city’s main library, art gallery and multi-cultural-folk arts association under one roof at a cost of $98.5 million.
Feds give $2.6M for Sudbury airport infrastructure
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Innovation centre for startup companies opens downtown Sudbury
A $2 million operation designed to help startup businesses in Sudbury has opened its doors. It’s being described as a hub for innovation, creative thinking and collaboration.
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Laurentian University to receive $200K from a posthumous donation
Wyona Thompson, a university alumna, passed away in June 2021, is donating the funds to support full-time students in the Bachelor of Education programs in both English and French.
North Bay
Funding from Ottawa supports seniors in North Bay
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Some people in Timmins say it’s getting harder to save money
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North Bay's Canada Place waterfront project delayed
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Sault resident wins $356K lotto prize
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Timmins
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Person renting airport hangar in Timmins charged with using air cannon to cause a disturbance
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Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it
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