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Ontario hospitals suspected of improperly disposing of waste

Ontario hospitals suspected of improperly disposing of waste

Too many health care materials are being treated as hazardous or being incinerated when it is not necessary
Responding to Indigenous demands, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

Responding to Indigenous demands, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

Statement from the Vatican said the documents had been “manipulated” for political purposes by colonial powers “to justify immoral acts against Indigenous peoples that were carried out, at times, without opposition from ecclesial authorities”
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

This week's podcast: Millennials account for nearly half of insolvencies, thanks to soaring credit card debt, CERB payments — and predatory lenders charging nearly 400 per cent interest
Back Roads Bill: sometimes it's cool to meet your heroes

Back Roads Bill: sometimes it's cool to meet your heroes

This week introduces readers to his hero, adventurer Adam Shoalts, some parallels and proof that the age of exploration is not over
Robert Steven Wright found guilty of murder

Robert Steven Wright found guilty of murder

Wright has been incarcerated since his arrest in 2018, when he was charged with the stabbing death of Renée Sweeney 
City looking for 3 people to join Council Renumeration Committee

City looking for 3 people to join Council Renumeration Committee

The Committee provides recommendations on base compensation, including salary and benefits, for Council and the mayor
OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

OMHA, KidSport team up to remove financial barriers for youth

KidSport to provide up to $300 per kid for hockey registration fees
Canadians with disabilities find barriers on planes, trains: audit

Canadians with disabilities find barriers on planes, trains: audit

Auditor general Karen Hogan says in the report that Via Rail and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority have made accessibility improvements over the last several years, but serious gaps still remain
Annuities Trial: Economist says airwaves not tied to treaty territory

Annuities Trial: Economist says airwaves not tied to treaty territory

Economist and researcher Dr. Jack Mintz argued at Robinson Superior Treaty annuities trial that electromagnetic waves, like radio and cell phone frequencies — should not be included in the calculation of Net Crown Resource-based Revenue (NCRR)