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Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie's new doll representing a person with Down syndrome is part of Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas line, which is aimed at increasing diversity and inclusivity
Tories spending over $110 million to beef up bail system

Tories spending over $110 million to beef up bail system

It's the latest in a series of public safety-related announcements the Tories have made this week
No sign of back-to-work legislation on day 9 of public service strike

No sign of back-to-work legislation on day 9 of public service strike

Trudeau Liberals showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending dispute could come with political repercussions
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Casino cyberattack more proof hackers are ‘ramping it up’

VIDEO: Casino cyberattack more proof hackers are ‘ramping it up’

A leading cybersecurity expert explains the recent surge in ransomware attacks
A few more day trips from Back Roads Bill's adventures

A few more day trips from Back Roads Bill's adventures

This week Bill walks us through a couple longer day trip adventures that will require a bit more planning and attention to logistics
Ontario to fund job programs for people with criminal records

Ontario to fund job programs for people with criminal records

$12M investment would fund nine projects aimed at preparing up to 2,000 job-seekers for careers in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and food and beverage processing
Algoma Public Health urging feds to put warning labels on booze

Algoma Public Health urging feds to put warning labels on booze

Alcohol now linked to many types of cancer, says public health report
Pets & Animals: Better care access for northern communities

Pets & Animals: Better care access for northern communities

Province spending more than $15 million to train more vets at the University of Guelph and at Lakehead University
First Nations suing provincial, federal governments over broken treaty promises

First Nations suing provincial, federal governments over broken treaty promises

Once a 60-day notice period is up, the claimants may seek injunctions against resource extraction projects