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North Bay mayor suspended 60 days over expense violations

North Bay mayor suspended 60 days over expense violations

In a tense and emotional meeting Wednesday night, North Bay City Council voted to suspend Mayor Peter Chirico without pay for 60 days following an Integrity Commissioner’s report that found he violated the City’s Code of Conduct
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Personal support workers eligible for new federal tax credits

Personal support workers eligible for new federal tax credits

The minister of jobs and families revealed details of several measures to be included in the upcoming federal budget.
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North Bay mayor breached Code of Conduct over credit card use

North Bay mayor breached Code of Conduct over credit card use

'I want to be clear: All expenses detailed in the report were claimed transparently, and any personal expenses have been repaid in full. When I used the City credit card for personal expenses, it was always understood that they would be reimbursed,' says Mayor Peter Chirico
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Starwatchers capture striking images of comet

Starwatchers capture striking images of comet

13 centuries will pass before Comet Lemmon is visible again from Earth.
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This $1.5 million drug bust is the largest ever by Sault Police

This $1.5 million drug bust is the largest ever by Sault Police

A search of the residence and a vehicle produced a staggering haul totalling more than 10 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone
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Interfor shuts down Gogama sawmill for two weeks

Interfor shuts down Gogama sawmill for two weeks

Union head expects shift reduction, extended layoff of 25 workers come November
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Applications now open for Toronto mining show

Applications now open for Toronto mining show

Supply and service companies have until Oct. 31 to put names in for Northern Ontario Mining Showcase
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'Chronic labour shortages' putting growth of mining sector at risk: council

'Chronic labour shortages' putting growth of mining sector at risk: council

Poor public image, weaknesses in postsecondary education among recruitment obstacles cited by Mining Industry Human Resources Council
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National truck council throws support behind northern highway upgrades

National truck council throws support behind northern highway upgrades

Private Motor Truck Council of Canada touts “twinning, strategic four-lane-widening and use of 2+1 highways”
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Developer finalizes sale of Espanola mill

Developer finalizes sale of Espanola mill

BMI Group moving forward with site’s renewable energy plans
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