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Toxic drug summit wraps up in Sudbury
An inaugural conference focused on finding solutions to the toxic drug crisis in northern Ontario wrapped up in Greater Sudbury on Friday.
Tougher rules likely means fewer international students will come North
The federal government announced this week that international students who apply for a study permit will need to show they have more than $20,000 to cover their tuition and living expenses.
2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
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2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
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North Bay police investigating incident that triggered high school lockdown
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12-gauge sawed-off shotgun seized in Moosonee investigation, 3 charged
Three Moosonee residents between the ages of 28 and 40 are facing multiple firearms-related charges after provincial police received a tip about a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun in the community.
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