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Two new forest fires reported near Timmins

Two new forest fires reported near Timmins

The southern portion of the region is seeing a low to moderate hazard today
AFN slams Ottawa for 'heartless' legal challenge of First Nations child compensation

AFN slams Ottawa for 'heartless' legal challenge of First Nations child compensation

AFN lawyer David Nahwegabow began his arguments today with a broad swipe at the federal government for forcing the tribunal's compensation ruling to a judicial review
Age Friendly Delivers extended until end of August, drag races scrubbed this summer

Age Friendly Delivers extended until end of August, drag races scrubbed this summer

City hopes to host drag races in 2022
ONTARIO: Burial investigations 'could extend beyond known residential school sites' says Minister

ONTARIO: Burial investigations 'could extend beyond known residential school sites' says Minister

Province announced this morning $10 million in funding to identify, investigate and commemorate burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools
Ontario reports 296 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 296 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update also includes 645 recoveries, 54 new hospitalizations, and 13 deaths 
WATCH: Ford commits $10 million over 3 years for Residential School investigations

WATCH: Ford commits $10 million over 3 years for Residential School investigations

Premier says the investigations will be 'Indigenous-led'
French Catholic board to host virtual open house

French Catholic board to host virtual open house

Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s Académie virtuelle continues into next school year due to ongoing pandemic
BEYOND LOCAL: Self-publishing may be the answer to shakeups in the book world amid COVID-19

BEYOND LOCAL: Self-publishing may be the answer to shakeups in the book world amid COVID-19

Sales increases for self-published titles in the pandemic is likely related to the accessibility of ebooks during bookstore and library closures
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Live long and prosper
OPINION: Why hatred should be considered a contagious disease

OPINION: Why hatred should be considered a contagious disease

Hatred is a public health issue because it often engenders widespread physical, psychological or political violence, global health prof says