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CANADA: Scarce pot shops means black market cannabis sales continue to fly high

CANADA: Scarce pot shops means black market cannabis sales continue to fly high

Only 21 per cent of Canadian consumer cannabis spending went toward legal cannabis sales, instead of the black market, in the fourth quarter of 2018
Blind River Hockeyville bid falls short

Blind River Hockeyville bid falls short

Town’s bid in the Kraft Hockeyville contest has fallen short, but it wasn’t for lack of support
CANADA: Here's how Facebook is responding to the new federal political advertising rules

CANADA: Here's how Facebook is responding to the new federal political advertising rules

The company will also be using AI to detect ads or content that try to circumvent the rules
CANADA: New use-it-or-lose-it leave for non-birthing parents just kicked in

CANADA: New use-it-or-lose-it leave for non-birthing parents just kicked in

Some experts fear that since the option is only available to parents who qualify for employment insurance benefits, there will be barriers for those who don't or can't work enough to meet the minimum requirement for hours worked
Camp owner has no beef with fire department decision not to fight blaze

Camp owner has no beef with fire department decision not to fight blaze

They mayor says it would have been too risky for firefighters
A real life drama behind Sault-hosted drama festival (2 photos)

A real life drama behind Sault-hosted drama festival (2 photos)

Members of Elliot Lake drama group survived dangerous accident before festival
Just launched! Check out this fancy page that maps the local news

Just launched! Check out this fancy page that maps the local news

If you've ever wanted to know what's going on in your neighbourhood, now's your chance
Blind River snow budget plowed over

Blind River snow budget plowed over

CAO clerk speculates budget will be more than 64 per cent over by the time winter finally ends
BEYOND LOCAL: Scientist says winter was frigid because the polar vortex got 'drunk'

BEYOND LOCAL: Scientist says winter was frigid because the polar vortex got 'drunk'

As we emerge from a polar vortex, understanding how it happens can help us understand climate change
Mining sector leaders discuss taking data digital at recent showcase

Mining sector leaders discuss taking data digital at recent showcase

Innovation and tech experts weigh in on the digital transformation of mining