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Ford minister defends northern investments in mental health and addiction supports

Ford minister defends northern investments in mental health and addiction supports

Ontario's associate minister of Mental Health and Addictions is highlighting other investments being made in Sault Ste. Marie while his government continues to halt new applications for supervised consumption sites in the province
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City declares 'significant weather event,' urges drivers to avoid street parking

City declares 'significant weather event,' urges drivers to avoid street parking

'May take longer than normal to ensure public safety and that roadways, sidewalks, and transit bus stops meet normal maintenance standards', city says
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Man arrested on Highway 17 holding beer, waving gun at vehicles: OPP

Man arrested on Highway 17 holding beer, waving gun at vehicles: OPP

Accused released from custody with order to appear in court next month
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Human rights tribunal to be told Canada still failing First Nations kids

Human rights tribunal to be told Canada still failing First Nations kids

The First Nations Family and Caring Society will argue before the Human Rights Tribunal Friday that Canada isn't living up to its promise of timely access to health care for Indigenous children
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Northern Ontario nurses stressed, considering quitting: poll

Northern Ontario nurses stressed, considering quitting: poll

'The results are alarming to say the least, particularly in northern Ontario'
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Goulais hairdresser creates the mullet-themed calendar you've been looking for

Goulais hairdresser creates the mullet-themed calendar you've been looking for

‘It doesn’t get much more Goulais than that’: Calendars feature some of the finest mullets in the north according to organizer; sale proceeds go towards ARCH
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Police seize crystal meth during RIDE program in Espanola

Police seize crystal meth during RIDE program in Espanola

OPP also found suspected unmarked cigarettes and approximately $3,700 in cash; 41-year-old faces multiple charges
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'Unusual sight': Check out the pressure cracks on a North Bay lake

'Unusual sight': Check out the pressure cracks on a North Bay lake

'I’ve been flying over this lake for 25 years and don’t recall seeing ice fractures as interesting as this'
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Snowfall warning issued as 'major' winter storm nears Sault

Snowfall warning issued as 'major' winter storm nears Sault

Environment Canada says worst conditions expected tonight into Wednesday morning with total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm possible
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The robots will take control this weekend at annual tournament

The robots will take control this weekend at annual tournament

More than 100 students from across Algoma set to compete in annual VEX IQ Robotics Challenge
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