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Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in huge annual report

Auditor general backs up Ford government critics in huge annual report

Value-for-money reports critique the province on the Ontario Science Centre, health care, the environment and more
OPP warning locals to beware of romance, grandparent scams

OPP warning locals to beware of romance, grandparent scams

Police say people, including those running businesses, should be suspicious of any unsolicited communication asking for money
Ontario targets 'bad dog breeders' with legislation to ban puppy mills

Ontario targets 'bad dog breeders' with legislation to ban puppy mills

Ford government introduced legislation aimed at stamping out puppy mills, the first in a suite of animal protection measures it hopes to implement in coming months
Brian Sweeney ramps up advocacy work, calls on Senate to pass tougher gun law

Brian Sweeney ramps up advocacy work, calls on Senate to pass tougher gun law

'A trail of broken hearts and broken lives': Father of October mass shooting victim will be in Montreal today for ceremony marking 34th anniversary of Montreal massacre
Dry November sees levels of Superior, Huron decline

Dry November sees levels of Superior, Huron decline

In early December, Lake Superior was 22 cm below level of a year ago, International Lake Superior Board of Control says
Could 'seismic shift' be coming for alcohol sales in Ontario?

Could 'seismic shift' be coming for alcohol sales in Ontario?

The Beer Store is a 'relic of the immediate post-prohibition era,' says Professor of Health Sciences
Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Sault to hold first-ever public menorah-lighting

Sault to hold first-ever public menorah-lighting

Thursday’s event will mark a significant shift for the Sault’s Jewish community, which until now has avoided the public (and sometimes huge) Hanukkah displays common in many other cities
Ontario hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times this year: advocacy group

Ontario hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times this year: advocacy group

Ontario Health Coalition tracked all the closures of emergency departments, urgent care centres and other hospital services throughout the province, including locally
Sarlo acclaimed as chair, Johnston as vice chair of ADSB

Sarlo acclaimed as chair, Johnston as vice chair of ADSB

Jennifer Sarlo was first elected chair in 2011, while Elaine Johnston has served on the board for 9 years