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Northern MPP to Ford government: stop sending people away to die

Northern MPP to Ford government: stop sending people away to die

Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas was visibly distressed as she spoke in the provincial legislature; 'Under this bill, frail, elderly people don’t matter'
Newmarket seniors lose $100k to scammer claiming to be grandson

Newmarket seniors lose $100k to scammer claiming to be grandson

Police said Nicky and his wife are one of more than 50 reports of grandparent scams that YRP has received in 2022 alone, a 100 per cent increase so far from 2021
End of an era: Iconic Downtown Guelph restaurant closes

End of an era: Iconic Downtown Guelph restaurant closes

The Vienna Restaurant, which has roots in Guelph dating back to the early 1900s, will be replaced by Sunny Morning, a breakfast and lunch spot that has four locations in the GTA
Woman killed in skydiving accident was social media influencer

Woman killed in skydiving accident was social media influencer

The woman was a philosophy major and had nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The F-bomb heard round the world

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: The F-bomb heard round the world

Episode 16 of the podcast: The mayor of Peterborough was asked to comment on the QAnon conspiracy theorists who descended on her city. Her response—'F**k off, you f**kwads'—went viral
VIDEO: Emotional ceremony marks Overdose Awareness Day

VIDEO: Emotional ceremony marks Overdose Awareness Day

Local residents killed by toxic drugs were honoured by loved ones Wednesday at the Civic Centre’s Memorial Wall
Crash investigation continues as tributes, memorials grow

Crash investigation continues as tributes, memorials grow

Candlelight vigil planned for Sept. 3 to remember six young people who died in weekend crash on McKay Road

Three OPP officers charged with manslaughter in death of boy in police shooting

Three Ontario Provincial Police officers have been charged with manslaughter in the death of a one-year-old boy after a shooting in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., nearly two years ago, the province's police watchdog said Wednesday.
Ribbon skirt now part of Anishinabek Police Service uniform

Ribbon skirt now part of Anishinabek Police Service uniform

Sgt. Karen Bell says APS is first police service in Ontario to incorporate traditional ribbon skirt into standard uniform
Sew Local creates sewing kits for Sudbury’s vulnerable population

Sew Local creates sewing kits for Sudbury’s vulnerable population

Local business got word that sewing kits could really make a difference for the vulnerable populations of Sudbury, so they asked their customers for donations