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  Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday

  Protests and counter-protests about gender inclusive education are taking place in communities across northeastern Ontario, here is a look at what is happening and why.

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  Woman was held hostage, repeatedly assaulted, Timmins police say

  A 54-year-old man is facing sexual assault, forcible confinement and numerous other charges connected with a month-long ordeal endured by a Timmins woman.

• Timmins woman suffers head injury in unprovoked alleyway attack

  A woman in Timmins sustained head injuries in an unprovoked attack in a laneway early in the morning Sept. 15.

• Sault senior sentenced to 30 months in jail in child porn case

  A 71-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., found guilty of having and making available child pornography to others, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

• Frost advisories extended, expanded in the northeast

  As the official end of summer nears, more frost advisories have been issued for a second day in a row for several areas in northeastern Ontario.

• Northern Ont. hosts first Feast on the Farm event

  'Bison du Nord' hosted a 'Feast on the Farm' event that brought local producers and chefs together for an afternoon of one-of-a-kind meals.

• Another fatal ATV crash in northern Ont., one passenger killed, driver charged

  A 39-year-old from southern Ontario has died in the northeastern following an ATV crash involving an impaired driver on Saturday, police say.

• Phone line for the Timmins Police Service are temporarily not in service

  The Timmins Police Service has issued a public advisory regarding a service interruption of its administrative or non-emergency phone number, 705-264-1201.

• Double fatal crash involving two commercial vehicles on Highway 11-17

  Two people have died and two others are in hospital after a crash involving two commercial vehicles on Highway 11-17 in northwestern Ontario on Sunday morning, police say.

• Timmins offers free swimming sessions

  The City of Timmins wants to help people get more active and it's doing that by offering some free community swimming sessions at its Archie Dillion Sportsplex Pool.

• Canine parvovirus cases are rising in Timmins, officials warn

  The Timmins and District Humane says local cases of canine parvovirus are rising and urges pet owners to watch for symptoms in their dogs, especially if they're not vaccinated.

• The truth behind drag story time -- and why it is important

  With increasing hate and harassment directed at drag performers in the last year, a Sudbury, Ont., drag queen is sharing their story to help foster understanding and acceptance.