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  Ontario city home to Nazi soldier that visited Parliament shares mixed emotions

  North Bay, Ont. is currently home to a man who was honoured with a standing ovation in the House of Commons during a visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but whose presence in Parliament later caused global outrage and embarrassment when details emerged about his past as a Nazi soldier during the second World War. 40

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  5 dead after single-vehicle crash near Swan River, Man.

  Swan River RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed five people. Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling northbound when it went off the road, and that speed was a factor in the crash. 1

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  Student organization responds to claims North Bay protests were a ‘publicity stunt’

  Montreal Youth Students Organization responds to the Canadore College’s claim that recent protests about student housing issues were a “publicity stunt.” 6

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  Ontario expands pharmacists' prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments

  Ontario residents can now access treatment and medication for six more common ailments at pharmacies across the province. 1

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  Ontario's minimum wage just went up. Here's what you need to know

  Nearly a million minimum wage earners in Ontario got a pay bump today. 2

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  Mayor releases details of Cochrane’s new municipal contract

  Cochrane, Ont. Mayor Peter Politis has released some details of the agreement the municipality reached with CUPE Local 71, in a statement Sunday. 15

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  Circle gathering on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  Young and old gathered in a circle around a sacred fire on Saturday in Espanola in support of reconciliation. 25

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  Worker who died at Cote Gold Mine in Gogama was found unconscious

  A worker who was found unconscious Friday at the Cote Gold Mine site in Gogama has died, officials said Friday. 5

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  Pierre Poilievre called out for Truth and Reconciliation Day photos with Inuk elder

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre found himself the subject of online criticism after posting photos with an Inuk elder alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin elders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 21

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  Highway 144 fully reopened after two vehicle crash

  Highway 144 is fully reopened Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening in the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford, police say. 10

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  Greater Sudbury man, 73, suffered medical emergency, died after crashing into house

  MR80 in Hanmer is reopened Friday as Greater Sudbury police continue to investigate a fatal crash involving a 73-year-old man who suffered a medical emergency and crashed into a house. 6

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  Group fined $5,400 for deer hunt violations in northwest Ont.

  Four people from Dubreuilville, Ont. have been fined for deer hunting violations in November 2022 in a remote part of northwestern Ontario. 4

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  Sault police looking to hire more officers downtown

  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has tabled a request to significantly increase its budget as it looks to target crimes in the city's downtown area. 7

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  'The red tape is gone': Cochrane looks to expand

  The Town of Cochrane is looking to grow its community and build the services required to welcome new families. 9

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  Unique energy efficient affordable seniors' residence opens in northern Ont.

  Friday saw the grand opening of a unique affordable zero carbon seniors’ housing project in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston. 8

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  AI and data centres drink up billions of litres of water, experts say. This is why

  As artificial intelligence dominates the public interest, some experts fear we don't understand the true climate impact of these models. 2

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  Scientist rediscover bat that hasn't been seen in 100 years

  After first being captured over a century ago, scientists have re-discovered a species of bat that hasn't been seen since 1916.

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  Critical shortage of ER doctors in North Bay

  The North Bay Regional Health Centre said Friday that a critical shortage of emergency room doctors means longer wait times for less urgent cases. 8

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  North Bay victim left unconscious in hammer attack

  One person has been charged following a vicious attack in North Bay earlier this week. 3

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  Future Northlander passengers give input at public information session

  Ontario Northland pulled into Timmins on Friday to get feedback from future passengers. 5

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  Mandatory masking is back for staff at several Ontario hospitals

  Several Ontario hospitals are bringing back mask mandates for staff with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again – a clear sign the province has entered a new wave, an expert explains. 1

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  'A dark time': Nipissing First Nation recognizes and remembers the horrors of Canadian residential schools

  As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a ceremony was held in the Nipissing First Nation community of Garden Village on Saturday. 11

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  Orange Shirt Day honoured in Timmins with a walk and sharing of personal stories

  The Timmins Native Friendship Centre held its 9th Orange Shirt Day march through the city's downtown core Satuday. 7

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  Sault honours Truth & Reconciliation Day

  From the grounds of the former Shingwauk Residential School to the Art Gallery of Algoma, events marking National Day for Truth & Reconciliation took place across Sault Ste. Marie. 10

• Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events across country 21
• What you need to know about Ontario's minimum wage increase on Sunday 1
• Canada’s greenhouse gas emission up 2.1 per cent from last year due to oil and gas production, cold winter: report
• Lively man wins more than $500K in Sudbury hospital 50/50 draw 6
• Fundraiser for PADDLE program has participants stranded in canoe raise funds 4
• Take back the night march in the Sault 5
• Nearly half of Canadians had no plans to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 21
• 'Reconciliation is a lifelong experience': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on Truth and Reconciliation 21
• Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge 8
• Don Martin: Poilievre picking wrong fights as Liberals struggle under low morale, support 2
• Week-long search for Bracebridge man ends in tragedy 2
• Sault College board approves residence project 3
• Toronto family shocked they have to rip out $20K synthetic grass putting green 2
• Sault Ste. Marie driver charged in fatal crash earlier this month 8
• Authorities dispatched to Britney Spears' home over video showing singer dancing with knives 4
• No one injured in home invasion in the Sault 3
• Garson man charged with impaired driving after crash in Lively 4
• In defiance of judge, Sask. premier to force school pronoun rules into law 18
• Aggressive adult tries to force entry into North Bay school, assaults police officer 2
• Air Canada pilots picket at Toronto's Pearson as talks continue 5
• Outside actors were behind North Bay protest, college president says 6
• Updated COVID-19 vaccine available next month, Sudbury’s health unit says 2
• Here's where the record-breaking Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket was sold 5
• Class-action lawsuit seeks compensation for Canadian consumers who bought Cold-FX products
• Ontario government promises affordable housing if new legislation approved
• Funding set to expire for Sudbury’s safe consumption site 1
• 'A nightmare': Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations 1
• Northern College unveils bronze Indigenous statues at all four campuses 1
• Shoresy actor on going from bartender to TV star 5
• Trio charged with beating victim in North Bay alleyway
• Sault mobile home company fined $100K for sewage violation
• Truth and reconciliation central to Sudbury police relay 2
• Indigenous Tourism Ontario hosts workshops in the Sault 1
• Dishwasher sparks house fire in Huntsville
• Beautiful fall colours on display across Algoma 2
• Hyundai, Kia recall over 600,000 cars in Canada, drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk