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Northern Credit Union, northwestern counterpart Copperfin aim for 2025 merger

Northern Credit Union, northwestern counterpart Copperfin aim for 2025 merger

The two Northern Ontario credit unions have set a target date for a merger, but their members will first have a chance to vote on the idea.
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City pothole damage claims were way down in 2023

City pothole damage claims were way down in 2023

It's probably because the weather wasn't as hard on local road, says the city's risk manager
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Canada's top CEOs scraped by on $7,162 an hour in 2022: report

Canada's top CEOs scraped by on $7,162 an hour in 2022: report

'It is a similar story of inflation driving profits, profits driving bonuses, and CEOs reaping the rewards,' says a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
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Sault Police don't have to reveal how often they discipline their officers

Sault Police don't have to reveal how often they discipline their officers

Researcher who appealed Sault Ste. Marie Police Service decision to withhold statistics on internal disciplinary actions calls recent ruling 'huge blow to transparency in police oversight'
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Suspect facing assault and drug charges after refusing to leave hotel: police

Suspect facing assault and drug charges after refusing to leave hotel: police

Officers went to a local hotel after being told a person wouldn't check out of their room
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Owner of local building gets 90 days in jail for fire code violations

Owner of local building gets 90 days in jail for fire code violations

Sault Fire Services says penalties continue to escalate if compliance is not met
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Police pull over vehicle driving with no lights at 1 a.m.

Police pull over vehicle driving with no lights at 1 a.m.

The incident occurred just an hour into the New Year
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Here's the latest on Cochrane's plan to offer $10 lots

Here's the latest on Cochrane's plan to offer $10 lots

'It won't be a free-for-all,' says Mayor Peter Politis
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Drag performer can sue for defamation over slur, judge rules

Drag performer can sue for defamation over slur, judge rules

The judge called the Thunder Bay case 'a legitimate defence of reputation against serious allegations' in turning down the plaintiff's anti-SLAPP motion
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Sault man wins $85K in Rotary draw

Sault man wins $85K in Rotary draw

A Sault Ste. Marie man received a special belated Christmas gift
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