Ontario farmers see more help from the government
It’s good news for farmers as they prepared for a second COVID-19 growing season with the Ontario Government announcing $10M for pandemic related expenses.
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North Bay high school students to perform first production since pandemic began
In an attempt to keep musical theatre alive in North Bay, West Ferris Intermediate Secondary school students are producing a Broadway show that will be presented in the coming weeks.
North Bay police charge young person with arson
North Bay police have charged a young offender with arson following a grass fire on Main Street West in the city.
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Canadian government investing $1M into Nipissing-Timiskaming area businesses
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Spot check near Burk's Falls uncovers 525 illegal pot plants
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Province designates Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services as Indigenous children’s aid society
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Trudeau Government invests money into Nipissing First Nation water treatment plant
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Easter Weekend appointments at vaccination clinic in North Bay booked up
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North Bay police charge four with manslaughter in the death of young child
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North Bay man shares experience as northern hospices launch new fundraising efforts
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Sault community groups to remain open during shutdown
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Passenger vehicle involved in collision south of Matheson, Ont.
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Timmins child sexual abuse survivor says the crime can be preventable with the right education
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Ontario farmers see more help from the government
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Crews rescue trapped workers from Vancouver Island shopping centre after crash through building
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'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list
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Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge
Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement.
COVID-19 cases in Ontario drop below 4,000, but positivity rate rises slightly
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,800 new cases of COVID-19, marking a slight drop in infections following a record high the day before.
Canada in tough place, but more vaccine doses key to getting out of this pandemic: WHO adviser
Canada is in a tough situation as COVID-19 variants are spreading and cases are rising amid a third wave of the pandemic but, along with the rest of the world, it will overcome the ongoing crisis with increased vaccinations, says Dr. Peter Singer, a special adviser to the director general of the World Health Organization.
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