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Schreiner motion calls for vacant land to be used for affordable homes

Schreiner motion calls for vacant land to be used for affordable homes

'I hope the government will take this opportunity to restore hope to an entire generation of young people who have given up on home ownership by supporting this motion'
TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Good morning, North Bay!

Good morning, North Bay!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Powassan fire chief celebrates 50 years as firefighter

Powassan fire chief celebrates 50 years as firefighter

At 75, Cox hasn't decided on an exact retirement date yet but says it's close
126 victims of emergency grandparent scam — police arrest 14 scammers

126 victims of emergency grandparent scam — police arrest 14 scammers

More than $739,000 was swindled from 126 victims. 15 were re-victimized multiple times losing more than $243,000
Second Saturday Stories Presents Chapter 7: The Last Gasp of a Dying Man

Second Saturday Stories Presents Chapter 7: The Last Gasp of a Dying Man

“When I understood what was happening, when the scope of my misery was truly appreciated, I tried everything to end my life. The cuts to my wrist, the bullets to my brain, the car accidents. I walked away from them all. A medical miracle, it would seem. But I know the truth. I know that this is the fate dealt to me from that bloody Shaman."
Coutu nets George Martyn Memorial Award for Basketball

Coutu nets George Martyn Memorial Award for Basketball

His coaching days began in 1997 as he coached the Grade 9 Trojan basketball team.
VIDEO: How to solve the doctor shortage plaguing northern Ontario

VIDEO: How to solve the doctor shortage plaguing northern Ontario

Village Media has produced a mini documentary about the health care crisis in the north, which has forced emergency rooms to close and left thousands of patients in limbo
POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

How should schools address phone use? In an online poll this week, half thought phones should be totally banned from school, about half thought phone use was fine during breaks, and almost nobody thought it shouldn't be regulated at all
BACK ROADS BILL: Slow television on a heritage river

BACK ROADS BILL: Slow television on a heritage river

This week, Bill tells us about a new Earth Day documentary and a paddling destination