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Ontario removing barriers to labour mobility

Ontario removing barriers to labour mobility

New process to recognize, expedite credentials of professionals go into effect in January 2026
West Nile Virus kills horse in East Algoma

West Nile Virus kills horse in East Algoma

The Algoma Veterinary Clinic hasn't seen a confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a horse since 2017
'Mon beau drapeau' resonates across Northern Ontario

'Mon beau drapeau' resonates across Northern Ontario

Generations of Franco-Ontarians, children, artists, and elders, have come together to sing 'Mon beau drapeau.' The reimagined anthem celebrates 50 years of the Franco-Ontarian flag and the strength of French culture in Northern Ontario.
Eight years after mass poisonings, Sault reflects on opioid crisis turning point

Eight years after mass poisonings, Sault reflects on opioid crisis turning point

In November 2017, eight people were poisoned by fentanyl-laced drugs in one night — a turning point for how Sault Ste. Marie responded to its growing opioid emergency
U.S. entertainer wonders who's impersonating him for Sault show

U.S. entertainer wonders who's impersonating him for Sault show

'I see that I am performing on September 28 in your town. All my info is correct: my photo, my bio, etc, except I am not booked for this event'
Nearly 90% of northern township sign petition against looming 80% tax hike

Nearly 90% of northern township sign petition against looming 80% tax hike

'Everybody’s panicking … Nobody’s going to pay an increase. And then there won’t be enough money to run because nobody will pay,' says Sylvain Fortin
Hwy. 69 expansion could carve into Grundy Lake, French River parks

Hwy. 69 expansion could carve into Grundy Lake, French River parks

The Ford government's proposed amendments to conservation laws could make it easier to strip protections from any provincial park in Ontario—raising fears about long-term impacts on biodiversity and public access.
NAN mourns Norwegian hiker found dead, calls for better far north search and rescue

NAN mourns Norwegian hiker found dead, calls for better far north search and rescue

'Bureaucracy is getting in the way of safety,' says NAN's executive council
Inquest into miner's 2020 death begins in September

Inquest into miner's 2020 death begins in September

Edouard Gallant, 64, from Dunlop, N.B., died on May 27, 2020 from injuries sustained working at the Impala mine.
‘My pain wasn’t the priority’: Recent North Bay ER visit raises questions about patient care and use of security

‘My pain wasn’t the priority’: Recent North Bay ER visit raises questions about patient care and use of security

Dan Yang says her recent trip to the emergency room in North Bay, which lasted roughly five hours, left her feeling dismissed and overlooked, despite arriving with severe eye pain