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Municipal landfill closed to public June 3

Municipal landfill closed to public June 3

The Amnesty Day will be rescheduled to a later time
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Forest fires have caused high levels of air pollution

Forest fires have caused high levels of air pollution

Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health even at low concentrations
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Early morning disturbance call leads to trespassing charges

Early morning disturbance call leads to trespassing charges

Two suspects fled the area prior to police arrival, but were located walking on Highway 17
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City sets up cooling centre at Public Library

City sets up cooling centre at Public Library

Weekend forecast shows daytime highs in the upper 20s
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Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

OPP were called to Elliot Lake Secondary School after photos of gun started circulating on social media; police later discovered that pellet gun was modified to look genuine
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Heavy downpours possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

Heavy downpours possible this afternoon: Environment Canada

These thunderstorms will be very slow moving and could produce very localized heavy rainfall if they remain in place over one area. Between 30 and 60 mm of rainfall is possible, Environment Canada says
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North to reap the rewards of BEVs, minister tells delegates

North to reap the rewards of BEVs, minister tells delegates

Ontario Mines Minister George Pirie tells delegates to Sudbury battery electric vehicle conference that Northern Ontario's mining industry is going to power the future in a sustainable and clean energy fashion
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Youth depression increased during pandemic, says study

Youth depression increased during pandemic, says study

Study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal said more detection and treatment for depression is required at younger ages
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WANTED: Reward offered in hunt for Sudbury murder suspect

WANTED: Reward offered in hunt for Sudbury murder suspect

Noah Singh, 19, is wanted on 11 charges in connection with a fatal sports bar shooting in April; 'Do not approach Singh as he is a dangerous person'
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Complaints lead to arrest on Manitoulin Island

Complaints lead to arrest on Manitoulin Island

On May 31, the OPP received several calls regarding a male who had committed several criminal offences throughout Assiginack Township
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