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Do special economic zones really work? Economists break down Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5

Do special economic zones really work? Economists break down Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5

The premier says extraordinary measures are necessary in the face of an “economic war” with the U.S. but critics question the motivations behind BIll 5, and the effectiveness of special economic zones.
Baby bears benefiting from massive food donation

Baby bears benefiting from massive food donation

Sixty skids of dry dog food were donated across Ontario.
‘Who pulled the plug?’: recent storms caused seiche in Lake Superior

‘Who pulled the plug?’: recent storms caused seiche in Lake Superior

The phenomenon is effectively a large-scale sloshing of water back and forth in a bay or lake.
Greenstone council approves new name for Longlac's Indian Road

Greenstone council approves new name for Longlac's Indian Road

A neighbouring First Nation offered Nishnabe Miikena as the road's replacement name.
Teen arrested after hurling rock at ATV rider

Teen arrested after hurling rock at ATV rider

A 14-year-old Eabametoong First Nation youth faces charges after allegedly throwing a rock at a band security member.
45 years after Terry, Darrel Fox makes his own stop in Thunder Bay

45 years after Terry, Darrel Fox makes his own stop in Thunder Bay

Travelling on bicycle all the way from British Columbia with his teammates, Darrel Fox is honouring his big brother this year.
Online highway school aims to close infrastructure training gaps

Online highway school aims to close infrastructure training gaps

Good Roads’ Northern Road School aimed at Northern, Indigenous communities
Province, union at an impasse on classifying fire rangers as firefighters

Province, union at an impasse on classifying fire rangers as firefighters

OPSEU is pushing for MNR fire rangers to be officially designated as firefighters, the government says it agrees, but still no deal signed.
Drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

Drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

A Greenstone man had three prior convictions for trafficking in drugs
‘Strength, kindness, and unconditional love’: Sol Mamakwa’s wife dies

‘Strength, kindness, and unconditional love’: Sol Mamakwa’s wife dies

The Kiiwetinoong MPP confirmed Pearl Mamakwa’s death on Sunday.
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