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COLUMN: Since ancient times, solstice reminder that even darkest days give way to light

COLUMN: Since ancient times, solstice reminder that even darkest days give way to light

It’s a tribute to the sun’s imminent return — a reason for everyone to celebrate. Best of all? No shopping lists required, columnist notes
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Music maker creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Music maker creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound
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Cause of partial collapse at truss plant unclear: Soo Mill

Cause of partial collapse at truss plant unclear: Soo Mill

Company working with engineers to determine cause of incident at Sackville Road site
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Drug trafficker from Toronto busted in Elliot Lake: OPP

Drug trafficker from Toronto busted in Elliot Lake: OPP

Cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine were found during a search warrant execution; 27-year-old suspect was wanted by the Toronto Police Service
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Thessalon ER to be closed for 10 hours on Sunday

Thessalon ER to be closed for 10 hours on Sunday

Doctor shortages causing interruption of service
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the funniest (and most fan serving) film in the series, with great new characters and enough goofy antics to make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning
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POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
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BACK ROADS BILL: Bill and friends extoll benefits of nature

BACK ROADS BILL: Bill and friends extoll benefits of nature

This week leading up to the holiday break Bill has helped define the significance of back roads
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On the tenth day of Christmas, we fuel the fight for change with a gift for two inspiring advocates

On the tenth day of Christmas, we fuel the fight for change with a gift for two inspiring advocates

Watch as we honour two fathers on a mission with a meaningful holiday surprise
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Beavers put the bite on Thunderbirds in close junior A hockey game

Beavers put the bite on Thunderbirds in close junior A hockey game

Jack Kruiderink nets pair to lead Blind River to 3-2 victory
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