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Domtar being acquired by British Columbia pulp and specialty paper maker

Domtar being acquired by British Columbia pulp and specialty paper maker

Paper Excellence picking up Dryden, Espanola mills in $3-billion transaction
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Council balks at another Rec Hub study

Council balks at another Rec Hub study

Some say Hub money will never come
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Three new COVID cases reported by APH

Three new COVID cases reported by APH

Two from Sault area, one from Elliot Lake test positive for COVID-19
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Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine
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Shutdown threatens survival of Northern Ontario golf industry: association president

Shutdown threatens survival of Northern Ontario golf industry: association president

"We believe the restrictions should be removed because we believe we have proven that golf is a safe activity during this pandemic"
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Canada-wide warrant issued for 2015 murder suspect

Canada-wide warrant issued for 2015 murder suspect

Danick Miguel Bourgeois is wanted for second degree murder; $50,000 reward offered
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City to replace 18-year-old street blower

City to replace 18-year-old street blower

Elliot Lake Council approves new street blower for $140,695
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Two face trafficking charges after suspected cocaine seized in Espanola

Two face trafficking charges after suspected cocaine seized in Espanola

Driver accused of being impaired by drug
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CANADA: 'Pandemic of hate' - Leaders, experts warn anti-lockdown protests linked to far right

CANADA: 'Pandemic of hate' - Leaders, experts warn anti-lockdown protests linked to far right

Since last year people espousing hateful beliefs have linked themselves to conspiracy and anti-lockdown movements around the novel coronavirus, says Canadian Anti-Hate Network executive director
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Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 2,073 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update includes 117 new hospitalizations, 2,898 recoveries, and 15 deaths
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