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  Union stops in Espanola, Ont., to warn of 'Trojan horse' of private heath care

  The union that represents hospital workers across the province is used a symbol from Greek mythology Friday in Espanola to drive home its campaign about the perils of privatization in health care.

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  Coats for Kids aims to address growing need in the Sault

  CTV's Coats for Kids is nearing the end of its donation window, with the need as strong as it’s ever been.

• Some Cochrane, Ont., residents skeptical of $10 lot sale plan

  The Town of Cochrane plans to roll out its $10-lot program in a month or two.

• Police investigate women's death on First Nation near Thunder Bay

  The Anishinabek Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the circumstances around a death in Fort William First Nation.

• Sault police say drugged driver was asleep at the wheel with the motor running

  A 44-year-old suspect has been charged after police in Sault Ste. Marie spotted a vehicle running in a parking lot Thursday night.

• Americans fined $8K for illegal fishing in Canadian waters during Sault, Mich., tournament

  Two Americans who veered into the Canadian side of Lake Huron and caught fish during the National Walleye Tour last year have been fined by an Ontario court.

• Mining opportunities creating economic optimism in northern Ontario businesses

  The president and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce says that while there is a lot of concern around the provincial economy, northern business owners are the most confident about the current opportunity and growth.

• Wellness bus soon back on the road in the Sault

  A critical piece of the Sault’s homeless outreach strategy is almost ready to hit the road.

• Nova Scotia residents charged with drug trafficking in Thunder Bay

  Police seized drugs, $70,000 and a large gold chain in a drug trafficking bust earlier this month in Thunder Bay.

• Collecting winter coats for kids in need in Sault Ste. Marie

  An annual event held in Sault Ste. Marie is back for the 29th year to ensure local kids get the winter clothing they need as the temperature dips.

• Sault rejects public washroom proposal, at least for now

  The lack of 24-hour public washrooms has been a long-standing issue in the Sault, especially considering the rise in homelessness.

• Union for MNR fire rangers says new funding won’t fix systemic issues

  The union representing the fire rangers with the Ministry of Natural Resources says money won’t fix the systemic problems in the workplace.