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Dead cow moose discovered off forestry road sparks investigation

Dead cow moose discovered off forestry road sparks investigation

Conservation authorities are investigating after a female moose was shot and left to rot along a forestry road in northern Ontario
'I know it haunted her': Did a switchboard operator take a distress call from the Fitzgerald?

'I know it haunted her': Did a switchboard operator take a distress call from the Fitzgerald?

According to her obituary, Barbara Kubont stayed on the line with those aboard the ship until 'contact was lost'
Upcoming conference asks: how do we keep people in the North?

Upcoming conference asks: how do we keep people in the North?

Fifth annual Magnetic North event will focus on supporting newcomers and connecting international students to careers
Garden River First Nation suing former CAO over fraud allegations

Garden River First Nation suing former CAO over fraud allegations

It's alleged the former employee abused band credit cards and made false expense claims for a number of personal expenditures, including clothing, travel and furniture
Indigenous ceremony in the Sault cancelled over 'safety risk'

Indigenous ceremony in the Sault cancelled over 'safety risk'

'I think a real good thing was stopped': Anishinaabe artist Isaac Murdoch calls off Painted Hand Ceremony, which faced criticism from First Nations leadership over involvement by Métis Nation of Ontario political figures
North Bay youngster blessed by Pope Leo in Rome

North Bay youngster blessed by Pope Leo in Rome

A local area family experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment when their infant son received a personal blessing from the Pope at the Vatican, turning their spiritual journey into an unforgettable memory
Highway safety bill defeated at Queen's Park ... for fourth time

Highway safety bill defeated at Queen's Park ... for fourth time

A private member's bill introduced by the Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP has been voted down
Impaired driver in stolen vehicle caused life-threatening injuries: police

Impaired driver in stolen vehicle caused life-threatening injuries: police

Officers witnessed a collision at the intersection of Cathcart Street and Huron Street where one vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle
Feds announce $10M to aid struggling Kap Paper

Feds announce $10M to aid struggling Kap Paper

Stopgap will help paper mill “adapt to present-day changes,” says CEO
NOSSA Football: Barons blanked in Sudbury

NOSSA Football: Barons blanked in Sudbury

The Confederation Chargers will move on to the NOSSA final against the Sault Ste. Marie champion Korah Colts on November 8.