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ONTARIO: Nine cases involving Indigenous deaths in Thunder Bay should be reinvestigated says police watchdog

ONTARIO: Nine cases involving Indigenous deaths in Thunder Bay should be reinvestigated says police watchdog

Review found 'systemic racism'
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ONTARIO: Police make arrest in 20-year-old murder mystery

ONTARIO: Police make arrest in 20-year-old murder mystery

On Jan. 27, 1998, Renée Sweeney, 23, was brutally attacked at her workplace; an adult video store in Sudbury. On Tuesday, police charged a 39-year-old man with her murder
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ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling

ONTARIO: Teen found dead in Thunder Bay park was in town for grief counselling

NAN grand chief says he plans to continue to fight to bring counselling services to remote communities in Ontario's North
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Significant budget deficits predicted for Ontario without gov't action

Significant budget deficits predicted for Ontario without gov't action

The FAO projects Ontario’s budget deficit will more than triple to $12.3 billion in 2018-19, its highest level since 2011-12
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Treasure hunter unearths 'priceless' piece of Orillia's history

Treasure hunter unearths 'priceless' piece of Orillia's history

'It's definitely the find of a lifetime,' says local history buff who discovered brass spike
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Green Energy Act axed

Green Energy Act axed

'The days of sweetheart deals for energy insiders and unpopular projects forced on local municipalities are over'
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ONTARIO: Stolen baby Jesus figurine found by 'The Wise Man'

ONTARIO: Stolen baby Jesus figurine found by 'The Wise Man'

'Maybe somebody just needed a cuddle from Jesus'
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ONTARIO: Father of Rehtaeh Parsons calls for action on violence against women (5 photos)

ONTARIO: Father of Rehtaeh Parsons calls for action on violence against women (5 photos)

Glen Canning guest speaker during Thursday's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women ceremony in Orillia
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ONTARIO: There's no ducking it - these birds need good homes!

ONTARIO: There's no ducking it - these birds need good homes!

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks loving homes for close to 100 ducks
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ONTARIO: Thunder Bay mayor responds to video appearing to show cop slapping youth

ONTARIO: Thunder Bay mayor responds to video appearing to show cop slapping youth

Mayor Bill Mauro says Thunder Bay "can't ever be backed into a corner so that people believe Thunder Bay is the only city that has these challenges"
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