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Northern Ontario municipalities' annual conference going virtual

Northern Ontario municipalities' annual conference going virtual

The 2020 conference was slated to be held in Timmins back in May
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CANADA: Better broadband, cellular access induced by COVID-19

CANADA: Better broadband, cellular access induced by COVID-19

Farmers, cottagers and small business organizations are among the groups clamouring for better broadband in Ontario, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Flu season 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

Flu season 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

Flu report says in the first week of November, not one province or territory reported a single patient hospitalized with the flu, compared with 60 during the same week a year ago
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Stay positive
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COVID-19: Business group says lockdown loopholes hurt small retailers, benefit big box stores

COVID-19: Business group says lockdown loopholes hurt small retailers, benefit big box stores

Some business advocates say the retailers that have benefited most tend to be bigger stores with more products from which to be deemed essential
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Court confirms May 25 start for murder trial of accused Renée Sweeney killer

Court confirms May 25 start for murder trial of accused Renée Sweeney killer

Jury trial scheduled for five weeks, with pretrial motions taking place in April 
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This Hearst-area mining solutions company has the answer to contain COVID-19

This Hearst-area mining solutions company has the answer to contain COVID-19

ZEN Graphene Solutions 'inks' sales agreement with Collingwood manufacturer to provide protective coating for PPE
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Councillors need more information before ruling on Elliot Lake odour by-law

Councillors need more information before ruling on Elliot Lake odour by-law

Councillors Luc Cyr and Sandy Finamore feel the City needs to come to grips with the issue, but the big question is how?
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Area grad awarded Governor General's Academic Medal

Area grad awarded Governor General's Academic Medal

Medal awarded student graduating from Grade 12 with highest average
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Blind River council votes to expand Tulloch Engineering contract

Blind River council votes to expand Tulloch Engineering contract

'Projects have been coming in on time, on schedule, and on budget,' said CEO Katie Scott
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