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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Dissecting the Greenbelt scandal

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Dissecting the Greenbelt scandal

This week's podcast: Journalist Charlie Pinkerton of The Trillium explains all the twists and turns leading up to Doug Ford's Greenbelt apology — and why what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas
Northern MP under fire for honouring man with Nazi ties

Northern MP under fire for honouring man with Nazi ties

'His name is Yaroslav Hunka but I am very proud to say he is from North Bay and from my riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming. He is a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero, and we thank him for all his service'
Illegal tobacco sales cost Ontario up to $1.8B in lost taxes: report

Illegal tobacco sales cost Ontario up to $1.8B in lost taxes: report

The Convenience Industry Council of Canada report examined the downward trend in legal tobacco sales since 2019, compared with the rising growth in the contraband market
Marginalized Canadians should get priority access to doctors, report urges

Marginalized Canadians should get priority access to doctors, report urges

A group of doctors, nurses and other health-care providers has issued recommendations on how to make health care more equitable for disadvantaged people
Manov pots pair in Blind River Beavers victory

Manov pots pair in Blind River Beavers victory

The Beavers move to 5-1-0-0 on the season
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Someone is about to win the largest-ever Lotto 6/49 jackpot

VIDEO: Someone is about to win the largest-ever Lotto 6/49 jackpot

What's it like to actually pocket such a massive cash prize? Juliette Lamour can tell you
Anishinabek Police Service look for man wanted for attempted murder

Anishinabek Police Service look for man wanted for attempted murder

Anyone who spots him is asked to not approach, but to call 911
CANADA: Long-secret Canadian intelligence sealed Avro Arrow's cancellation, new paper says

CANADA: Long-secret Canadian intelligence sealed Avro Arrow's cancellation, new paper says

The paper's author, researcher Alan Barnes, tells of how the sudden cancellation of the impressive delta-winged interceptor, once a symbol of Canada's high-tech future in aircraft manufacturing, remains a source of nationalistic anguish decades later
Wonderland roller coaster stuck upside down for 25 minutes

Wonderland roller coaster stuck upside down for 25 minutes

45 people were on board ride at the time; cause of incident unknown