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Bearskin rugs stolen from Blind River business

Bearskin rugs stolen from Blind River business

Cash and a tan coloured duffel bag were also stolen in the recent break-in
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Village Media crosses the pond for new project with Google, UK publisher Archant

Village Media crosses the pond for new project with Google, UK publisher Archant

PeterboroughMatters.co.uk will be the latest local news site to be powered by the Village content management system
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CANADA: The case for treating PTSD with cannabis

CANADA: The case for treating PTSD with cannabis

Research shows that cannabis use by people living with post-traumatic stress disorder may reduce their likelihood of depression and suicide
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Committee of the Whole trial at Elliot Lake Council clears a hurdle

Committee of the Whole trial at Elliot Lake Council clears a hurdle

If approved, the new model would likely begin in the new year
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BEYOND LOCAL: Closing the gender gap in professional hockey

BEYOND LOCAL: Closing the gender gap in professional hockey

A union of women’s hockey players looking for a league of its own
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Convenience store robbed at knifepoint, police say

Convenience store robbed at knifepoint, police say

Police seek two suspects who fled on foot after allegedly stealing cash from the till
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Province cuts northern aviation fuel tax by more than half

Province cuts northern aviation fuel tax by more than half

Reducing tax rate in the north to 2.7 cents per litre from 6.7 cents per litre
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Flurries could bring 15 to 25 cm to some parts of the region

Flurries could bring 15 to 25 cm to some parts of the region

Snow squalls expected to begin this afternoon
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Council to explore options before committing to future OPP contract

Council to explore options before committing to future OPP contract

Number of local households, a factor which determines policing costs, is in question
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BEYOND LOCAL: What is gout? What you need to know about this painful disease

BEYOND LOCAL: What is gout? What you need to know about this painful disease

Chiropodist Shannon Youn says, if you have it, you'll know it
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