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Protect your plants! Frost advisory issued for the region

Protect your plants! Frost advisory issued for the region

Widespread frost is expected overnight into early Thursday morning
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Driver found 'passed out in driver's seat' faces impaired, drug charges

Driver found 'passed out in driver's seat' faces impaired, drug charges

Officers responded to the scene near Massey on Tuesday morning
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'Really proud of her': How Ruby Kerr endured 29 hours cold and alone

'Really proud of her': How Ruby Kerr endured 29 hours cold and alone

In exclusive interview with SooToday, dad of 11-year-old girl shares new details about how his daughter got lost — and how she survived while rescuers worked frantically to find her
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Fire hazard high over much of the northeast region

Fire hazard high over much of the northeast region

Currently there are three active forest fires
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Study: Drug-dispensing machines show promise in opioid fight

Study: Drug-dispensing machines show promise in opioid fight

Vancouver experiments with unique method of reducing withdrawal and cutting down on overdose deaths
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New law would make it harder for some violent offenders to get bail

New law would make it harder for some violent offenders to get bail

Justice Minister David Lametti introduced the bill Tuesday amid an ongoing plea from premiers, police associations and victims' rights groups to strengthen the law
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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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Amber Alert called off after missing child located safely

Amber Alert called off after missing child located safely

Police confirm a missing eight-year-old boy has been safely found
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New forest fire confirmed in Manitoulin Island

New forest fire confirmed in Manitoulin Island

The fire was confirmed earlier today, with two more fires still active in the northeast region, says MNRF
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Town of Blind River renews its insurance

Town of Blind River renews its insurance

Rates rise about 20 per cent on one policy, 2.6 per cent on another and 16 per cent on a third
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