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New to running, speedy Sault man finishes Boston Marathon in three hours

New to running, speedy Sault man finishes Boston Marathon in three hours

‘It was unbelievable’: At 36, Algoma Steel employee Andy Haidar conquered world’s biggest marathon less than two years after he began taking running seriously
Service dog removed from home because it got too fat

Service dog removed from home because it got too fat

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal says National Service Dogs did not discriminate when it removed the dog from a home where it was a companion animal to an autistic girl
Canada border agency eyes smartphone facial recognition system amid privacy concerns

Canada border agency eyes smartphone facial recognition system amid privacy concerns

Travellers would be able to use facial recognition technology to identify themselves through their smartphones when crossing the border under a planned federal project
Metro expanding loyalty program amid 'transition year' for grocery company

Metro expanding loyalty program amid 'transition year' for grocery company

Metro Inc. is preparing to expand its Moi Rewards program across its Ontario grocery stores later this year after launching last May and garnering more than 2.5 million active members in Quebec
Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Province will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors, Ontario's health minister said Wednesday
Province raising speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 sections of 400 series highways

Province raising speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 sections of 400 series highways

Change comes in wake of 2022 move that saw six sections of Highway 400 network raised to 110 km/h
Northern Ont. first nation members demand answers on $10B treaty settlement

Northern Ont. first nation members demand answers on $10B treaty settlement

Small group gathered outside Garden River First Nation band office say they've been left in the dark when it comes to their share of historic settlement for past Robinson Huron Treaty annuities
Another council meeting cancelled amid councillor boycott in northern Ont. town

Another council meeting cancelled amid councillor boycott in northern Ont. town

The last time Black River-Matheson council publicly met was Jan. 23
'He was a Northern boy': Father Les Costello statue returns to the Mac

'He was a Northern boy': Father Les Costello statue returns to the Mac

After being broken last year, it took a team effort — with many Maple Leafs connections — to replace a statue for the iconic hockey player and priest
Education minister criticizes unions over 'unacceptable' teacher vacancies in York Region

Education minister criticizes unions over 'unacceptable' teacher vacancies in York Region

Aurora high school gives some students 100 per cent on mid-terms due to staffing issues; Lecce says unions rejected 'common sense' solution to use retired teachers more