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$105M 'forever chemical' class action lawsuit launched against City of North Bay

$105M 'forever chemical' class action lawsuit launched against City of North Bay

The claim seeks $100 million in general and special damages, punitive damages of $5 million, and orders requiring remediation and the provision of safe drinking-water systems
Paramedics deliver baby on highway for second time in a year

Paramedics deliver baby on highway for second time in a year

'Moments like this remind us what makes paramedicine unique — meeting people wherever they are and providing care when they need it most,' the paramedics said
Discrimination, condoms, on-campus sex all part of Canadore human rights complaint

Discrimination, condoms, on-campus sex all part of Canadore human rights complaint

With new developments emerging in a long-standing legal battle, pressure is mounting on Canadore College’s administration as it prepares for a public hearing into serious accusations, including sex-based discrimination and retaliation
Mushkegowuk declares state of emergency over homelessness crisis

Mushkegowuk declares state of emergency over homelessness crisis

Grand Chief Leo Friday has urged the provincial and federal governments to take action
Moose killed, left to rot near Hearst

Moose killed, left to rot near Hearst

Investigators believe the animal was killed between Oct. 24-26
Canada Nickel CEO eager to make the case that Timmins nickel matters

Canada Nickel CEO eager to make the case that Timmins nickel matters

Toronto mine developer expecting permits in place to begin construction in December 2026
Timmins nickel mine among second list of federal major projects

Timmins nickel mine among second list of federal major projects

The six new initiatives referred to the Major Projects Office focus on critical minerals, natural gas and energy
Man sentenced to life for murder and dismemberment in North Bay

Man sentenced to life for murder and dismemberment in North Bay

In what a judge described as the most horrific case he has seen on the bench, Carter Parypa of North Bay was sentenced Nov. 13 for the murder of Bradley Armstrong
New local Conservation Authority includes North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo

New local Conservation Authority includes North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo

In an effort to streamline services and accelerate infrastructure development, the Province of Ontario has unveiled plans to merge multiple northern conservation authorities into one expansive regional body. North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins and the Soo will all be under one region
Premier, mines minister stump that Timmins nickel project is a nation builder

Premier, mines minister stump that Timmins nickel project is a nation builder

Ford, Lecce call again on Ottawa to eliminate regulatory duplication on mines, infrastructure projects