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Keep gatherings 'as small as possible' this Thanksgiving: APH

Keep gatherings 'as small as possible' this Thanksgiving: APH

Stay home if you're sick, health unit advises
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WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

Four million COVID tests have been completed in Ontario since the onset of the pandemic, more than all other provinces combined
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Blind River mayor urges residents to be diligent this Thanksgiving weekend

Blind River mayor urges residents to be diligent this Thanksgiving weekend

'These are challenging times and we hope that residents continue to stay safe and stay distant and stay healthy,' says Sally Hagman
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Ontario confirms 548 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 548 new COVID cases today

There are currently three known active cases in Algoma
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BEYOND LOCAL: The benefits of seniors' communities that evolve on their own

BEYOND LOCAL: The benefits of seniors' communities that evolve on their own

Essential to the success and acceptability of any housing alternative is the need for older adults to maintain a sense of autonomy and independence, profs say
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Boil water advisory issued for Westhill Trailer Park

Boil water advisory issued for Westhill Trailer Park

Advisory will remain in effect until work on the system is complete
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Embrace the moment
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Blind River treasurer receives coveted award

Blind River treasurer receives coveted award

Sue Dent recognized for her northern perspective and encouragement of community members to learn more about municipal finance
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CANADA: Simple drug possession should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, experts say

CANADA: Simple drug possession should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal one, experts say

Why are police still charging youth with simple drug possession? The case for decriminalization
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VIDEO: $10K in commercial fishing nets and contents reported stolen

VIDEO: $10K in commercial fishing nets and contents reported stolen

Nets were stolen from Whalesback Channel between September 1 and 20
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