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Timmins nickel mine among second list of federal major projects

Timmins nickel mine among second list of federal major projects

The six new initiatives referred to the Major Projects Office focus on critical minerals, natural gas and energy
Man sentenced to life for murder and dismemberment in North Bay

Man sentenced to life for murder and dismemberment in North Bay

In what a judge described as the most horrific case he has seen on the bench, Carter Parypa of North Bay was sentenced Nov. 13 for the murder of Bradley Armstrong
New local Conservation Authority includes North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo

New local Conservation Authority includes North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo

In an effort to streamline services and accelerate infrastructure development, the Province of Ontario has unveiled plans to merge multiple northern conservation authorities into one expansive regional body. North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo will all be under one region
Premier, mines minister stump that Timmins nickel project is a nation builder

Premier, mines minister stump that Timmins nickel project is a nation builder

Ford, Lecce call again on Ottawa to eliminate regulatory duplication on mines, infrastructure projects
Dead cow moose discovered off forestry road sparks investigation

Dead cow moose discovered off forestry road sparks investigation

Conservation authorities are investigating after a female moose was shot and left to rot along a forestry road in northern Ontario
'I know it haunted her': Did a switchboard operator take a distress call from the Fitzgerald?

'I know it haunted her': Did a switchboard operator take a distress call from the Fitzgerald?

According to her obituary, Barbara Kubont stayed on the line with those aboard the ship until 'contact was lost'
Upcoming conference asks: how do we keep people in the North?

Upcoming conference asks: how do we keep people in the North?

Fifth annual Magnetic North event will focus on supporting newcomers and connecting international students to careers
Garden River First Nation suing former CAO over fraud allegations

Garden River First Nation suing former CAO over fraud allegations

It's alleged the former employee abused band credit cards and made false expense claims for a number of personal expenditures, including clothing, travel and furniture
Indigenous ceremony in the Sault cancelled over 'safety risk'

Indigenous ceremony in the Sault cancelled over 'safety risk'

'I think a real good thing was stopped': Anishinaabe artist Isaac Murdoch calls off Painted Hand Ceremony, which faced criticism from First Nations leadership over involvement by Métis Nation of Ontario political figures
North Bay youngster blessed by Pope Leo in Rome

North Bay youngster blessed by Pope Leo in Rome

A local area family experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment when their infant son received a personal blessing from the Pope at the Vatican, turning their spiritual journey into an unforgettable memory