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Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday.

Commercial vehicle driver from Quebec driving impaired on Hwy. 11, police say

A 65-year-old driver from L'Île-Cadieux, Que. is facing multiple charges following an incident on Highway 11 Wednesday evening.

Another driver charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 11

A driver is accused of travelling more than 70km/h over the speed limit on Highway 11 on Friday, provincial police say.

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Provincial police launch sudden death investigation in Mississauga First Nation

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating what they are calling a “sudden death” at a residence on Eli Street in the community of Mississauga First Nation, north of Blind River.

Indigenous services minister to table First Nations water bill as early as Monday

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to table much-anticipated legislation to improve water quality in First Nations communities as early as Monday.

Commercial vehicle driver from Quebec driving impaired on Hwy. 11, police say

A 65-year-old driver from L'Île-Cadieux, Que. is facing multiple charges following an incident on Highway 11 Wednesday evening.

'People are confused': Survey suggests Canadians need education on Charter rights

While one-third of Canadians say they have read the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, many fail to distinguish between its text and that of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, a new survey suggests.

LCBO reveals what Ontarians drank the most this year

When it came to what Ontarians brought home during their liquor runs at the LCBO, the company said customers went for options that gave them more bang for their buck.

Wanted woman found with drugs, a weapon, cash during a northwestern Ont. patrol

Provincial police arrested a wanted suspected drug dealer while on patrol in northwestern Ontario.

North Bay to hear ‘Lights, camera, action’ more often

The provincial government is providing more than $4.4 million for film and television projects in the North Bay area.

'No one else has done this on the planet': Guilbeault insists emissions cap delay is due to novelty

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says the delay in announcing details of his government’s proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap is due to its uniqueness and to wanting to get it right.

Canada has a secretive history of adoption, and some want it brought to light

In a theatre in St. John's, N.L., a murmur spreads through the audience as people timidly raise their hands. They have been asked if they saw their own stories reflected in the film they just watched -- 'A Quiet Girl.'