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'Challenging' canoe trip helps local sisters connect with ancestors

'Challenging' canoe trip helps local sisters connect with ancestors

'We got to go through so much together, and it's something that I think is going to shape me and the way I move forward, forever,' said Oro-Medonte woman of journey
Police officer cleared after suspect’s neck broken during arrest

Police officer cleared after suspect’s neck broken during arrest

In his report, the SIU director found no reasonable grounds to believe a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer used excessive force, which caused the 37-year-old suspect’s serious injury. 
Woman killed in Port Dover crash remembered as ‘devoted mother’

Woman killed in Port Dover crash remembered as ‘devoted mother’

Tiffany Barrer leaves behind five children and her husband, who was injured in the same crash on Sept. 14
‘Lasting tribute’: New mural pays 'heartfelt homage' to local veterans

‘Lasting tribute’: New mural pays 'heartfelt homage' to local veterans

Mural's 'depiction of Canada’s military history and those from our community who served their country is proof that heroes can be found right here in our hometown,' says MP
Sault-born CF-18 pilot, parents grateful for hometown flyover

Sault-born CF-18 pilot, parents grateful for hometown flyover

‘Not just a good pilot, but a good person’: Fighter jet flown by Major Dion Marson reached speeds of 800 km/hour during hometown demonstration on Saturday
Broadcasting legend sworn is as Nipissing University’s chancellor

Broadcasting legend sworn is as Nipissing University’s chancellor

‘It was pretty emotional,’ Scott Russell said of his acceptance ceremony, ‘because there’s a lot of trust that is placed in you when you assume a position like this.’
IN DEPTH: Niagara water treatment nightmare caused by council apathy

IN DEPTH: Niagara water treatment nightmare caused by council apathy

Crumbling, century-old infrastructure and mounting multimillion-dollar repair bills have been sidelined for years
How a baby owl was rescued, returned to the wild in northern Ontario

How a baby owl was rescued, returned to the wild in northern Ontario

The owl’s rescue story began in May, when a community steward found the owlet on the side of the road by Windy Lake, alone and dehydrated. It’s assumed that he was pushed out of his nest too early.
Perseverance pays off as teacher makes it to Great Canadian Baking Show

Perseverance pays off as teacher makes it to Great Canadian Baking Show

'This was the most stressful and most difficult experience that I’ve been through,' said Pamela Kramer, Stayner resident and Season 8 contestant
Toronto man charged with murder in death of man police believe is his brother

Toronto man charged with murder in death of man police believe is his brother

Police say 27-year-old Christopher Malcolm was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was later pronounced dead