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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Bigfoot, big jackpots and other not-so-big news from 2023

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Bigfoot, big jackpots and other not-so-big news from 2023

This week on Village Media's podcast: The lighter side of our annual 'Year in Review'
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Man who shot person in foot over noisy New Year's party freed from jail

Man who shot person in foot over noisy New Year's party freed from jail

After nearly three years in pre-trial custody, shooter handed a sentence of time served; judge credits man for being 'productive' in custody and trying to turn life around
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Chuck Labelle rocks Wawa at annual Christmas concert

Chuck Labelle rocks Wawa at annual Christmas concert

For more than 25 years, singer has been spreading holiday joy to staff and students at Saint-Joseph
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'They're doing whatever they want': Thessalon First Nation blasted for hijacking election appeal process

'They're doing whatever they want': Thessalon First Nation blasted for hijacking election appeal process

New leadership at band office goes rogue by blocking election appeal board from reviewing appeals from community members — a brazen violation of the First Nation's own election code
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98-year-old killed at northern Ontario long-term care home

98-year-old killed at northern Ontario long-term care home

Ontario Provincial Police say the victim died as a result of an 'interaction between two tenants' of a facility in Iroquois Falls
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Here are the winners of this year's Christmas lights competition

Here are the winners of this year's Christmas lights competition

Annual festive contest sponsored by the city and PUC Services Inc.
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'Jersey Boys' leads announced by West End Theatre Project

'Jersey Boys' leads announced by West End Theatre Project

Show runs April 17 to 20
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Only a few hours left to buy Take Your Pick draw tickets

Only a few hours left to buy Take Your Pick draw tickets

Sales end tonight at 9 p.m.
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Sault woman whose stolen car was totalled in cop chase says insurance won't cover damage

Sault woman whose stolen car was totalled in cop chase says insurance won't cover damage

Bryana Leonard said she was warming up the car to make it more comfortable for her young son when it was stolen from the driveway; police takedown captured on video
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'I’m blessed with good legs': Sault woman an inspiration at 101

'I’m blessed with good legs': Sault woman an inspiration at 101

More than a century old, Reva Ovens has lived each one of those years in Sault Ste. Marie; she credits her active lifestyle and positive attitude for her longevity
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