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Big score for proposed Ontario law pushing for safer soccer goalposts

Big score for proposed Ontario law pushing for safer soccer goalposts

Inspired by the tragic death of 15-year-old, a PC MPP has shepherded a fourth attempt at passing a law for safer portable soccer goalposts to its furthest point yet
COLUMN: EVs shouldn’t be a challenge for northern drivers

COLUMN: EVs shouldn’t be a challenge for northern drivers

'It’s not appealing to drivers to make a switch to EVs if there’s any degree of uncertainty about the ability to charge a vehicle,' says MP Carol Hughes
'Break a leg': Sault musician dislocates knee — but keeps playing his guitar

'Break a leg': Sault musician dislocates knee — but keeps playing his guitar

Mike Haggith was opening Rotaryfest's 100 anniversary bash Thursday night when he suddenly fell to the ground in pain. Amazingly, he kept playing until the song was done
Toronto explorer spins off new company to chase Far North gold

Toronto explorer spins off new company to chase Far North gold

Northern Superior Resources creating separate entity to maximize potential of Ontario assets
Nine-year-old Sudbury girl scores hole-in-one at Chelmsford golf course

Nine-year-old Sudbury girl scores hole-in-one at Chelmsford golf course

Mila Major scored the ace on a Par-3 link in at Forest Ridge Golf and Country Club
Sudbury mining supplier acquired by Swedish company

Sudbury mining supplier acquired by Swedish company

HARD-LINE, which specializes in remote-controlled technology, has been bought by Hexagon
Northern tennis star off to Wimbledon doubles final

Northern tennis star off to Wimbledon doubles final

Wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw, from North Bay, has now reached the final at three of the last four majors — but is still seeking his first Grand Slam title
Pool repairs move ahead

Pool repairs move ahead

Phase 2 of repairs awarded to Orillia firm
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Across Ontario, more people than ever can't cover their bills

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Across Ontario, more people than ever can't cover their bills

This week on the podcast: A new report says the number of Ontarians who can't pay their monthly bills has reached an all-time high: nearly two out of every five people. Do the dire stats have a silver lining?