Chief Dean Sayers looking ahead to new term
Batchewana First Nation is giving its long-time leader another mandate. Dean Sayers will serve another term as chief after defeating two challengers by a wide margin in the latest band council elections.
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‘Canoe for Every Child’ paddlers close completing journey
A pair of Northern Ontario women are well on their way in their canoe journey from Sault Ste. Marie to Spanish.
Monday's crash in Sault Ste. Marie claimed life of one man: police
As the investigation continues into the crash that sent 10 people to hospital in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday, police have revealed one person was killed as a result.
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BHP moving to take over Noront Resources
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Sault College mandates vaccines for residence, athletics
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Chief Dean Sayers looking ahead to new term
Batchewana First Nation is giving its long-time leader another mandate. Dean Sayers will serve another term as chief after defeating two challengers by a wide margin in the latest band council elections.
Patricia Ballantyne's 'Walk of Sorrow' arrives in Timmins to share her message of healing
Patricia Ballantyne is a Woodland Cree woman from Saskatchewan and a residential school survivor. She began a journey of healing journey on June 5 when she left the site of the Prince Albert Residential School.
Potential low-risk COVID-19 exposure at Timmins Native Friendship Centre
The Porcupine Health Unit is advising of a potential low-risk public exposure to COVID-19 at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre.
Influx of surrendered dogs at Sudbury shelter
Sudbury animal shelter and charity, Pet Save, says it is now at full capacity with surrendered dogs.
Forests Ontario plants record number of trees in Timiskaming district
Trees are everywhere in northern Ontario, and while we all benefit from their oxygen-producing capabilities, they often don’t get the credit they deserve.
Europe's vaccine passes reveal some pockets of resistance
Shouts of 'Liberty!' have echoed through the streets and squares of Italy and France as thousands show their opposition to plans to require vaccination cards for normal social activities, such as dining indoors at restaurants, visiting museums or cheering in sports stadiums.
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse wins bronze in men's 100 metres
Canada's Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres for the second straight Olympics.
Penny Oleksiak makes history as Canada swims to bronze in medley relay
Canada has captured bronze in the women's medley relay, marking the country's 13th medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation
An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complainant after a sexual misconduct allegation emerged against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.
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Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day
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