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Blind River mayor urges residents to pitch in for Volunteer Week

Blind River mayor urges residents to pitch in for Volunteer Week

Helping out by picking up at least one bag of litter this Saturday 'would be providing a powerful service to making Blind River beautiful', Mayor Sally Hagman says
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City searching for owner of sailboat left on its side in parking lot

City searching for owner of sailboat left on its side in parking lot

Same boat was left anchored at shoreline on Dunlop Lake over the winter, city says
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3 with northern Ontario ties ‘making waves’ in Canadian film, TV

3 with northern Ontario ties ‘making waves’ in Canadian film, TV

Sudbury's Mark Montefiore, Tammy Frick and Reynolds Mastin each garnered a spot in a national newspaper’s list of the 25 Most Influential People in Canadian Television
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Robert Steven Wright to be sentenced May 19 for Sweeney murder

Robert Steven Wright to be sentenced May 19 for Sweeney murder

Wright has been incarcerated since his arrest in December 2018, when he was charged with the second-degree murder for the 1998 murder of Laurentian University student
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Woman charged with theft under $5,000: police

Woman charged with theft under $5,000: police

The complainant reported a woman had food in her possession and departed the store without paying for it
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As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight's deadline for a deal looms large

As federal workers threaten to strike, tonight's deadline for a deal looms large

With a 9 p.m. deadline, time is running out with no sign of agreement on wages, contracting out, anti-racism training or provisions for remote work
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OPP charge Elliot Lake man with uttering threats

OPP charge Elliot Lake man with uttering threats

Threats made at residence on Amsterdam Road stemmed from property dispute: police
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North Bay amputee reaches goal at the CN Tower Climb for Nature

North Bay amputee reaches goal at the CN Tower Climb for Nature

'It was nice to see where I am at compared to 10 years ago with everything that has happened'
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Hortons resurrecting 'iconic' Walnut Crunch, Cherry Stick donuts

Hortons resurrecting 'iconic' Walnut Crunch, Cherry Stick donuts

Two varieties haven't been available in Tim Hortons restaurants for more than a decade, but will make 'triumphant return' for National Donut Day
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Buyer has emerged for shuttered Red Lake mine

Buyer has emerged for shuttered Red Lake mine

West Red Lake Gold Mines wants to take the leap from explorer to miner in proposed $6.5-million deal
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