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Poll: Men, women differ on best and worst PMs

Poll: Men, women differ on best and worst PMs

A plurality of Village Media readers picked Justin Trudeau as the worst prime minister of the last half-century in an online poll this week, though breaking the results out by age and sex shows some revealing differences.
BACK ROADS BILL: Before the last spike, there was a first

BACK ROADS BILL: Before the last spike, there was a first

This week Bill uncovers a bit of history that may become front and centre as a tourism attraction
CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

The Royal Ontario Museum said in a statement that the fossils were exceptionally well preserved at the Burgess Shale, considering jellyfish are about 95 per cent water
COLUMN: Carol Hughes adds voice to calls to search landfill

COLUMN: Carol Hughes adds voice to calls to search landfill

Every attempt to find Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls must be done, says Algoma - Manitoulin - Kapuskasing MP
Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario

Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor, the first Franco-Ontarian to serve in the role
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

Marta, 37, holds the record for the most World Cup goals scored, women or men, with 17. She was the first player to score in five consecutive Women’s World Cups, debuting at the 2003 tournament
More than 600 charges laid this year under 'Move Over' law

More than 600 charges laid this year under 'Move Over' law

Drivers urged to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles on side of road
TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

The union branch president says she fears the province is starving TVO so it can shut it down
Two new wildfires confirmed in northeastern Ontario

Two new wildfires confirmed in northeastern Ontario

Neither is under control