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Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

In its budget last week, Ottawa called on banks, fintechs and credit bureaus to prioritize launching tools that would allow renters to opt in to reporting their rent payment history
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Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

Chock-full of nicotine, APH says pouches a danger to local kids

APH board of health calls on federal and provincial governments to tighten regulations over sales of the pouches that are intended to help people quit smoking
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There's now EV charging stations between the Sault and Blind River

There's now EV charging stations between the Sault and Blind River

To celebrate Earth Day, Thessalon unveiled its new charging stations
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Community Living Awareness Month proclaimed for May

Community Living Awareness Month proclaimed for May

Mayor Andrew Wannan proclaimed the month of May for Community Living Awareness
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Province reveals plan to cancel sick note requirements

Province reveals plan to cancel sick note requirements

Ontario says by banning doctors notes, family physicians will be able to spend more time with their patients 
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Province raising speed limit on some 400-series highways

Province raising speed limit on some 400-series highways

Comes in the wake of 2022 move that saw six sections of the Highway 400 network raised to 110 km/h
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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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Sudbury police 'committed to solving' 2022 homicide

Sudbury police 'committed to solving' 2022 homicide

Rohan Williams, 50, was found shot dead in his apartment on Elm Street on May 31, 2022
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Foundation gift will provide nurses with cardiac training, Indigenous education

Foundation gift will provide nurses with cardiac training, Indigenous education

Grant from RBC to St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation comes in advance of National Nursing Week May 6-12
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Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

A developer involved in three Greenbelt removal requests testified that the premier’s longtime right-hand man never visited his home, but insiders’ messages show otherwise
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