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BEYOND LOCAL: Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

BEYOND LOCAL: Giving the middle finger is a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge

"Flipping the proverbial bird is a God-given, Charter-enshrined right that belongs to every red-blooded Canadian. It may not be civil, it may not be polite, it may not be gentlemanly. Nevertheless, it does not trigger criminal liability," the judge wrote in his ruling
THE BIG READ: How the pandemic exposed Northern Ontario's hidden homeless crisis

THE BIG READ: How the pandemic exposed Northern Ontario's hidden homeless crisis

In Ontario, homelessness rates in the north are nearly double that of big cities in the south. The solution is not just about housing vulnerable populations — but keeping them alive
CANADA: Time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

CANADA: Time changes may be a thing of the past if U.S. passes 'sunshine' law

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow daylight time to be made permanent
COLUMN: Carol Hughes on drug prices

COLUMN: Carol Hughes on drug prices

Health minister’s alleged interference in Canada’s Patented Medicines Price Review Board needs to be investigated says Algoma - Manitoulin - Kapuskasing Member of Parliament
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Poulin leads experienced Team Canada in quest for third straight world title

CANADA: Poulin leads experienced Team Canada in quest for third straight world title

The 10-team tournament features Canada in Group A with Czechia, Japan, Switzerland and the United States
Jury hears about DNA found on Renée Sweeney’s fingernails

Jury hears about DNA found on Renée Sweeney’s fingernails

Forensic expert testifies at murder trial of Robert Stephen Wright as to how DNA could have been transferred to Sweeney’s body on the day she was killed
Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Sudbury project cited by Conservative government as a good example of why they want to speed up the process to get new mines into production
'Devil is in the details': Province unveils health-care remedy

'Devil is in the details': Province unveils health-care remedy

Critics of the government say they're concerned changes to health-care worker regulations will ultimately put patients at risk
Threat complaint leads to assault, weapons charges near Espanola

Threat complaint leads to assault, weapons charges near Espanola

A 33-year-old is facing multiple charges as a result