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First Nations face unnecessary obstacles in funding applications, think tank report says

First Nations face unnecessary obstacles in funding applications, think tank report says

Northern Policy Institute says redundant reporting a major hurdle for already stretched Band staff
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Ontario reports 1,039 new COVID cases Tuesday, 1,446 new cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,039 new COVID cases Tuesday, 1,446 new cases Monday

The Porcupine Health Unit, which covers the Timmins area, has the highest weekly case rate in Ontario
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COVID-19: Four ways to fill the need to socialize during the pandemic

COVID-19: Four ways to fill the need to socialize during the pandemic

In this time of crisis, we must remember that we need others in our lives because social connection is fundamental
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Life is what you make it.
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BEYOND LOCAL: Tiny nanotechnologies are poised to have a huge impact on agriculture

BEYOND LOCAL: Tiny nanotechnologies are poised to have a huge impact on agriculture

Nanotechnology can improve farming efficiency without the need for new infrastructure
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Northeast region sees four new forest fires identified

Northeast region sees four new forest fires identified

There are five active fires in the Northeast Region, two of which are currently not under control
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APH reporting Algoma's sixth COVID-related death

APH reporting Algoma's sixth COVID-related death

Algoma Public Health is also reporting two new cases, one in the Sault Ste. Marie area and one in the Elliot Lake area
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Regional leader chosen to chair federal Indigenous economic advisory board

Regional leader chosen to chair federal Indigenous economic advisory board

Dawn Madahbee Leach begins five-year run at National Indigenous Economic Development Board
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ONTARIO: Why thousands of Toronto COVID-19 patients had to be transferred to other cities' hospitals

ONTARIO: Why thousands of Toronto COVID-19 patients had to be transferred to other cities' hospitals

Leader of Queen's University department of medicine says root causes began long before the pandemic
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Search ends for missing boater near Espanola

Search ends for missing boater near Espanola

The search began Friday when OPP officers responded to a report of an unoccupied boat on Agnew Lake
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