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As it hires after CCAA, Laurentian ‘triaging,’ says interim pres

As it hires after CCAA, Laurentian ‘triaging,’ says interim pres

University looks to replace faculty and administrators who have left Laurentian
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Significant snowfall possible Saturday: Environment Canada

Significant snowfall possible Saturday: Environment Canada

A winter storm is expected to impact Ontario beginning Saturday morning. Parts of northeastern Ontario could receive 15 to 20 cm of snow by Sunday morning, Environment Canada says
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Changing climate making snowmobiling riskier: OPP

Changing climate making snowmobiling riskier: OPP

Police in Ontario are warning that climate change is shortening the snowmobiling season and making a growing number of trails dangerous for riders across the province
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Area man's conviction upheld despite police violation of Charter right

Area man's conviction upheld despite police violation of Charter right

Supreme Court of Canada upholds conviction but says police didn't have the authority to stop the man in a private driveway
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‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced 2023 budget

‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced 2023 budget

Opposition politicians slammed the Ford government’s 2023 budget as insufficient
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No plans to make city transit free

No plans to make city transit free

Standard news story incorrect, city says in news release
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OPP sergeant arrested by GSPS, charged with criminal harassment

OPP sergeant arrested by GSPS, charged with criminal harassment

The officer was arrested in November 2022 and is currently on an unrelated leave
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Wright trial expected to wrap up soon after defence rests case

Wright trial expected to wrap up soon after defence rests case

Four agreed statements of fact were read into evidence Thursday; trial to resume with closing arguments Monday, with jury deliberation expected to start Tuesday
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'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

'The standard of living is still less,' says chief in treaty annuities trial

Testifying at Robinson Superior Treaty annuities trial, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Chief Duncan Michano says forestry and mining industries flourished while Anishinaabe people lived in abject poverty
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