Northeast police posts intimate partner violence stats
In an effort to increase awareness across the region, the Ontario Provincial Police North East is publicizing intimate partner violence statistics across its 12 detachments from April.
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Sault greenlights boulevard gardens
Citing growing interest among residents and community groups, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is allowing boulevard gardens for the first time this year.
Sault suspect brandished bear spray, came at victim with a knife
A 26-year-old suspect has been arrested in Sault Ste. Marie for an incident that took place in early April.
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Health coalition calls on public to stand up for health care
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Sault’s Queen Street to undergo reconstruction
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Northern Ont. police forced into the river to save intoxicated swimmer
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Northern homelessness services facing deep cutbacks on federal funding
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Sault Ste. Marie to implement vacant home tax
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City of Timmins launches pilot sharp collection program
When people find drug litter on public property in Timmins, the city wants them to contact Service Timmins.
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Police find human remains in remote northern Ont. hamlet
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Minor injuries after moose, vehicle collide on Hwy. 11 in northern Ont.
Two people received minor injuries Sunday evening when a vehicle and a moose collided on Highway 11.
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Toronto-area trio charged with drug trafficking in northern Ont.
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Ontario's Minister of Mines visits Sudbury
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Northern municipal conference in Sudbury focused on homelessness, housing
Homelessness and housing are two of the big topics being discussed at the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities conference in Sudbury this week.
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