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Matheson council kicked out of office, here’s what we know so far

Matheson council kicked out of office, here’s what we know so far

A byelection will be held in the coming months
'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May.
Ring of Fire road talks still in 'early stages' despite premier's hints: Aroland chief

Ring of Fire road talks still in 'early stages' despite premier's hints: Aroland chief

Chief Sonny Gagnon said he hopes to get a deal done in his two-year term, which began in November
Province expanding Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant program

Province expanding Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant program

Province to spend $45 million over three years on the program, upping the hotel accommodation rate and removing a 100-kilometre deductible for mileage reimbursement.
PODCAST: Larochelle's ultimate sacrifice and the origin of the Victoria Cross

PODCAST: Larochelle's ultimate sacrifice and the origin of the Victoria Cross

The push for the Victoria Cross lives on: 'Jess Larochelle is a real Canadian hero ... Canada doesn't have the intestinal fortitude to issue its own highest award'
Ontario edging toward American health care model — health coalition

Ontario edging toward American health care model — health coalition

Ontario Health Coalition plans a May 30 protest. 'We're very close. If people don't care about their health care it's going to happen and that's why we have this campaign. We've had this for a couple of years now. We have stopped some elements of what the government wants to do'
'It's my turn:' MAID helps Collingwood woman get the end she wants

'It's my turn:' MAID helps Collingwood woman get the end she wants

'I think I've given all my friends and the people around me another gift to take this journey with me,' says Diane Petryshyn, who has chosen medical assistance in dying today at 4 p.m.
Award presented in memory of a NBPS officer

Award presented in memory of a NBPS officer

The award was established in 2015 as a tribute to Keating, an alumnus of Nipissing, who graduated from the Criminal Justice program
Major military exercise coming to Mattawa and North Bay

Major military exercise coming to Mattawa and North Bay

Officials say no weapons or ammunition will be present during this exercise.
North Bay hunters convicted of illegal hunting activities

North Bay hunters convicted of illegal hunting activities

The Ontario government is safeguarding moose populations by ensuring hunters do not cover up illegal hunting activities.