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With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.
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First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history
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Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.
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