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For first time ever, Indigenous woman elected chair of Ontario school board

For first time ever, Indigenous woman elected chair of Ontario school board

'I’m very touched about it, and it’s of huge significance': Ashley St. Pierre is new chair of Near North District School Board, which includes North Bay and Parry Sound
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Impaired drivers in Ontario to face tougher penalties including lifetime suspension

Impaired drivers in Ontario to face tougher penalties including lifetime suspension

People in Ontario convicted of impaired driving would have to install an ignition interlock device in their car and wouldn't be allowed to drive again if they kill someone while impaired behind the wheel, under upcoming legislation.
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Ontario Ave., Hillside Dr. N. intersection to close next week

Ontario Ave., Hillside Dr. N. intersection to close next week

Closure will begin Tuesday
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Driver tries to punch officer during arrest: OPP

Driver tries to punch officer during arrest: OPP

Police say the accused, who was wanted on several outstanding warrants, was found with suspected crystal meth
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‘Home of the Otters’: Construction to start soon on new Blind River school

‘Home of the Otters’: Construction to start soon on new Blind River school

Algoma District School Board aims to have new $50.5M building completed by 2026
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Clean yards, pet control, and ‘sea cans’ set for public discussion

Clean yards, pet control, and ‘sea cans’ set for public discussion

Responsible pet ownership, ‘sea cans’ and other topics, will be discussed at an information session Thursday evening, 6:30 p.m. at city hall.
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Policing 'both a career and a public service' OPP emphasize during Police Week

Policing 'both a career and a public service' OPP emphasize during Police Week

Police Week runs from May 12 - 18, 2024.
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Seniors advocates express concerns about national pharmacare bill

Seniors advocates express concerns about national pharmacare bill

'We have concerns that Bill C-64 is not designed for the coverage many of our 225,000 members and their family’s need to cover effective and world class care in 2024,' says the Canadian Association of Retired Persons
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Steal a car, lose your driver's licence: Ford government

Steal a car, lose your driver's licence: Ford government

Ontario says it will suspend driver's licences for at least 10 years — and in some cases, up to life — for people convicted of stealing a car
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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