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The PoeTree: a way for strangers to give, and receive, an original poem (8 photos)

The PoeTree: a way for strangers to give, and receive, an original poem (8 photos)

'Once the tree is surrounded by people it’s great to see the way that they interact with one another and kind of inhabit that space with one another'
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Must watch: Heart-warming video of Guelph man receiving new puppy has gone viral

Must watch: Heart-warming video of Guelph man receiving new puppy has gone viral

We're not crying, there's just something in our eye
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For about $25 in materials, this U of G student's prosthetic hand design is changing the lives of kids around the world

For about $25 in materials, this U of G student's prosthetic hand design is changing the lives of kids around the world

With the 3D printed prosthetic, children are able to grasp items, throw, ride their bike or play at the playground
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Missing hunter, 77, found dead near North Bay

Missing hunter, 77, found dead near North Bay

OPP search for missing hunter in Hardy Township
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Northern Ontario politician issues apology to Troy Crowder for 'silly' fight stunt

Northern Ontario politician issues apology to Troy Crowder for 'silly' fight stunt

As far as political attacks go, this is a weird one
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Wartime lithographs of Northern Ontario on display in Sudbury

Wartime lithographs of Northern Ontario on display in Sudbury

Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibiting 37 works by Frederick Hagan captures the war years and the aftermath up to 1953
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Timmins is hosting another huge party, and Bryan Adams is the guest of honour

Timmins is hosting another huge party, and Bryan Adams is the guest of honour

Eight-day festival next summer will feature 54-40, The Beach Boys, Gord Bamford, Burton Cummings and a crap ton of fireworks
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Cool under fire: How a pregnant mom helped her family escape the Highway 400 fireball

Cool under fire: How a pregnant mom helped her family escape the Highway 400 fireball

'I think my parental instincts kicked in'
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Balloon animal sculptures to be moved out of Thunder Bay waterfront

Balloon animal sculptures to be moved out of Thunder Bay waterfront

Set of 10 granite sculptures have been repeatedly damaged in the six years since their installation at the city's waterfront.
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Charge upgraded to murder in case of woman who died after being hit by trailer hitch

Charge upgraded to murder in case of woman who died after being hit by trailer hitch

An 18-year-old in Thunder Bay faces a charge of second-degree murder
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