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Moving on

Moving on

City council voted unanimously to move ahead with next phase of the proposed event centre but not before hearing from nearly a dozen people, most wanting the public to decide its fate.
Bullying problem

Bullying problem

“Snitches get stitches.” The line sounds like it belongs in the latest Martin Scorcese film.
Stepping up

Stepping up

Six surgeons have put their money where their mouths are – to the tune of $2 million over 10 years.

Jury selected in manslaughter case, trial expected to last two weeks

The manslaughter trial for a Summer Beaver First Nations man began Monday in Thunder Bay. The trial for Kesley Jacob, 35, officially began at the Superior Court of Justice after a morning jury selection. The trial is expected to last two weeks.
'Systemic issue'

'Systemic issue'

When it comes to natural resources, First Nations and other levels of governments are suffering from a communication breakdown.

Oily rags, spontaneous combustion cause of Northwood house fire

A basement fire Friday night at a Northwood home has been determined to be the result of spontaneous combustion within some oily rags. Crews were called to the Park Row home around 8 p.m. after a resident returned home to find the blaze.

Longtime host of Italian Musical Panorama, Mario Caccamo, dies at 86

Dougall Media is mourning the passing of one of it's longest serving members. Mario Caccamo passed away Friday the the age of 86.
Surviving cancer

Surviving cancer

Stan Beardy says where he comes from, there are no cancer survivors. So when he, Ontario’s Regional Chief, was diagnosed last year with early stage colon cancer, he thought he’d been issued a death sentence.
Street Fair shelved

Street Fair shelved

A revival of the Kakabeka Street Fair will have to wait until 2015. Citing logistical challenges, the Kakabeka Falls and Rural District Royal Canadian Legion has decided to pass on hosting a proposed event on their property in August.

Impaired driver attracts suspicion after colliding with OPP cruiser

Impaired driving , an illegal turn and crashing into a police cruiser led to the eventual discovery of a local man's small stash of cocaine Saturday.
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