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NDP try again to make Medical Officer of Health independent

NDP try again to make Medical Officer of Health independent

France Gélinas and New Democrat MPP Bhutila Karpoche are trying to have the top public health doctor named as independent and not beholden to any government
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Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general

Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general

OTTAWA — Tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines are likely about to expire and go to waste because of a failure to manage an oversupply, Canada's auditor general reported Tuesday — a failure with an estimated price tag of about $1 billion.
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Algoma U needs to look at profitability of its programs: report

Algoma U needs to look at profitability of its programs: report

New report by Ontario's Auditor General recommends that Algoma University look into how programs contribute financially, and downsize its 18-member board of governors
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Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Iron Bridge driver

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Iron Bridge driver

52-year-old arrested after officers seize suspected cocaine
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Dan Middaugh appointed to Blind River council

Dan Middaugh appointed to Blind River council

Council appointment sees seats all filled after mayor Hagman and five councillors were acclaimed, leaving the sixth seat open when no one put their name forward during the election to run for it
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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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Firefighters raise over $15,000

Firefighters raise over $15,000

Food donations can still be dropped off at the fire hall
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Nipissing University at high financial risk says Auditor General

Nipissing University at high financial risk says Auditor General

'Financial sustainability is weakening with declining revenues and consistent annual losses. Nipissing accumulated $9.4 million in net losses from 2016/17 to 2020/21'
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Driver charged with impaired in Sables-Spanish Rivers

Driver charged with impaired in Sables-Spanish Rivers

49-year-old from Val Varon charged
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City asks residents to chill on shovelling snow onto roads

City asks residents to chill on shovelling snow onto roads

Shove your snow on the roads and you could find yourself with a $305 fine
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