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Blind River council approves First Nations land acknowledgement

Blind River council approves First Nations land acknowledgement

'Our land acknowledgement will gradually become more complete as we learn more about Indigenous peoples, lands and traditional territories,' council report states
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25 to 50 mm of rain possible today: Environment Canada

25 to 50 mm of rain possible today: Environment Canada

Thunderstorms are also likely
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Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update includes 201 recoveries, 12 new hospitalizations, and seven deaths
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OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

For some queer people, time at home has meant time away from communities and friends that recognize and support their gender and sexual identities
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Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Do something kind today
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Blind River neighbours oppose playground removal

Blind River neighbours oppose playground removal

Playground more important than green space which is already plentiful, say advocates
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Mayor urges residents to take part in public meeting

Mayor urges residents to take part in public meeting

Second of two promised meetings will include virtual public information session
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Blind River Fire Department needs truck replacements

Blind River Fire Department needs truck replacements

Pumper truck in need of repairs temporarily forces Blind River out of Mutual Aid Agreement with neighbouring fire departments
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CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

With the vaccination of residents and staff now well under way, it’s time to consider how to reform long-term care to ensure this situation never repeats itself, researchers say
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Ski hill road and parking lot to close for a few weeks

Ski hill road and parking lot to close for a few weeks

Closure will facilitate parking lot upgrades and maintenance
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