Ontario's police watchdog investigating death in Chapleau
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person on the morning of Jan. 21 in the Township of Chapleau.
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Timmins taking pro-active approach to addictions and homelessness
City of Timmins officials said they want to help its community partners when it comes to negotiating with upper levels of government in addressing the high rates of homelessness and deaths from drug overdoses.
Timmins farmer and plant-based store owner offer alternatives to high beef prices
With news that the price of beef is increasingly expensive at grocery stores due to higher shipping costs and labour shortages, as a result of the pandemic, a man from Timmins is suggesting people get to know their farmers.
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Northern immigration project seeing double the uptake in Timmins
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Northern farmers feeling effects of veterinarian shortage
Northern veterinarians are stretched thin by a lack of resources in the region, which farmers in the region say has them waiting weeks to see veterinarians who specialize in large animals.
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Timmins police seek witnesses to collision at corner of Hwy. 101, Bristol Road
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Kapuskasing suspect, 76, faces multiple sex assault charges dating back to 1970s
A 76-year-old suspect from Kapuskasing was arrested and charged this week with numerous sexual assault offences dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.
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Silence at the salon: A new trend
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Hwy. 144 reopens near Cartier
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Hwy. 144 reopened near Cartier following crash
Ontario Provincial Police said Highway 144, about 15 kilometres north of Cartier, has been fully reopened after a commercial vehicle jackknifed.
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$40M provincial manufacturer funding can boost northern competitiveness
Manufacturers with plans to expand their technology and skilled workforce can now apply for a piece of a $40 million provincial funding program, as announced by economic development minister Vic Fedeli this week.
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Northern Ont. businesses leading country in cybersecurity, expert says
Strong cybersecurity is essential to running a modern business and while many small-to-medium-sized Canadian companies are ill-equipped, there is a federally subsidized program that can help.
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Tim Hortons releases limited edition doughnut in support of Special Olympics Canada
Tim Hortons is releasing a limited edition doughnut Jan. 28-30 with all proceeds supporting Special Olympics Canada and its athletes.
Science North receives $500K to promote vaccinations, and not just COVID-19 shots
Science North in Sudbury is getting $500,000 in federal funding to promote vaccinations. The project is called 'Give Vaccines a Shot!' and it’s targeted at audiences of all ages.
Northern Ontario community has one of Canada's youngest mayors
There's a new young mayor in the region and at 22, he is of Canada's youngest. Frederic Diebel has been appointed to the vacant seat after the township's last mayor resigned.
North Bay upset to be left off task force created to focus on transportation needs in the region
North Bay’s deputy mayor is wondering why there is no one from the city on Northern Transportation Task Force.
Former Ledo Hotel could become housing for the homeless after redevelopment plan fails
After an ambitious redevelopment plan failed, the owner of the former Ledo Hotel in downtown Sudbury is looking at other options.
Sudbury's health unit reports 14 new COVID-related deaths, but most happened weeks ago
Public Health Sudbury & Districts added another 14 fatalities to the pandemic death toll on Monday, but most of the cases happened weeks ago.
Snowblower at northern Ontario motel sends suspect into rage, now charged with assault
A snowblower sent the tenant of a motel in the Town of Spanish into a rage over the weekend, leading to an assault charge.
Road rage suspect wielded a baseball bat near Blind River; B.C. driver charged
A 42-year-old suspect from Penticton, B.C., has been charged following a road rage incident Jan. 22 that involved a baseball bat.
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The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person on the morning of Jan. 21 in the Township of Chapleau.
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