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Thunder Bay firefighters climb 110 flights of stairs to remember 9/11

Thunder Bay firefighters climb 110 flights of stairs to remember 9/11

Hundreds of people from across the region came to the city to participate in the annual training conference.
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Sault College warns of possible termination for staff who refuse to cross picket line

Sault College warns of possible termination for staff who refuse to cross picket line

An internal memo from the college's president also suggests things staff can say to striking OPSEU support staff
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Outpouring of grief for young father lost in weekend river tragedy

Outpouring of grief for young father lost in weekend river tragedy

'He loved the water and had a passion for fishing': Tributes pour in for Taiven Cada, a 19-year-old who died on the Mississaugi River over the weekend
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Embattled, cash-strapped northern township eyes 20–30% tax hike

Embattled, cash-strapped northern township eyes 20–30% tax hike

The cash-strapped township is set to approve its 2025 budget Tuesday night
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Body of 19-year-old drowning victim recovered near Blind River: OPP

Body of 19-year-old drowning victim recovered near Blind River: OPP

A tragic outcome has followed an extensive search operation on the Mississagi River, where police recovered the body of a missing teenager
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School board consolidation rumours not credible, says Northern Ont. Conservative MPP

School board consolidation rumours not credible, says Northern Ont. Conservative MPP

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is concerned the province may collapse 72 school boards across Ontario into four centralized ones.
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Family launches fundraiser to aid Manitoulin Island man's recovery journey

Family launches fundraiser to aid Manitoulin Island man's recovery journey

With unwavering determination and strong community backing, injured cyclist Dayne Tipper begins his fight toward recovery after suffering major trauma
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'I felt close to a true hero': Terry Fox's medical bracelet returned to family

'I felt close to a true hero': Terry Fox's medical bracelet returned to family

Forty-five years after his Marathon of Hope ended outside of Thunder Bay, his brother Darrell says people continue to feel a connection with Terry Fox, an inspiration to all Canadians.
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Northern Ontario First Nations are building a village in the path to the Ring of Fire

Northern Ontario First Nations are building a village in the path to the Ring of Fire

“People are going to move away from the reservations," says Neskanta Chief Gary Quisess.
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Minister of Education launching investigation into Near North School Board

Minister of Education launching investigation into Near North School Board

‘I want students back in classrooms as soon as possible. I have instructed the board to copy me personally on all communications with the Town,' Minister Calandra said, speaking of the Parry Sound JK-12 school delay
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