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Ontario considering enhanced road test for drivers over 80

Ontario considering enhanced road test for drivers over 80

Auditor General's report revealed that Ontario is considering introducing an enhanced road test for drivers over 80, and is looking at how to better deter stunt driving
St. Vincent de Paul sees spike in service requests

St. Vincent de Paul sees spike in service requests

'The need has grown huge,' says president
New chief of Mississauga First Nation wins election by one vote

New chief of Mississauga First Nation wins election by one vote

Two-term councillor Brent Niganobe to lead community following Dec. 6 band elections
North’s hospitals stretched thin by staff shortages, auditor finds

North’s hospitals stretched thin by staff shortages, auditor finds

As part of a sweeping value-for-money auditor, Acting Ontario Auditor General Nick Stavropoulos found nursing and physician shortages are creating longer wait-times and forcing hospitals to rely on locums and expensive nurse staffing agencies to fill the gap
Death toll climbs to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

Death toll climbs to five in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak

Public Health Agency of Canada says 129 people impacted by salmonella in outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes sold in six provinces, including Ontario
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Traffic stop leads to drug charges

Traffic stop leads to drug charges

OPP responded to complaint of erratic driver on Highway 17
Confederation College mining residents' potential in north shore communities

Confederation College mining residents' potential in north shore communities

In the face of increased demand for a highly-skilled workforce amidst ongoing developments in the mining industry, Confederation College is offering a free training program to underrepresented groups to eliminate barriers and boost awareness of opportunities
Federal, Quebec ministers say major grocers need to sign code of conduct

Federal, Quebec ministers say major grocers need to sign code of conduct

Federal and Quebec agriculture and food ministers disappointed that 'supply chain partners are hesitant to move forward'. Grocers say code could lead to price increases, empty shelves
Vale donation keeps Sudbury consumption site open for another month

Vale donation keeps Sudbury consumption site open for another month

Vale Base Metals has made a $75,000 donation to keep the city’s embattled supervised consumption site open for another month as Réseau ACCESS Network launches corporate bridging support campaign