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Council votes to review late-night stop lights

Council votes to review late-night stop lights

Despite previous studies recommending against it, city staff will look at switching some intersections to flashing red and yellow lights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Medal of Merit comes with $40k surprise for SOYA founder

Medal of Merit comes with $40k surprise for SOYA founder

100 Guys Who Care of Sault Ste. Marie has pledged a $20,000 donation to SOYA, with another $20,000 to be matched by an anonymous donor
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PCs' opponents decry U.S. lobbyists deals as another way Ford's putting 'insiders first'

PCs' opponents decry U.S. lobbyists deals as another way Ford's putting 'insiders first'

A Washington, D.C.-based firm contracted by the Ontario government recently announced 'an exclusive partnership' with the firm run by the PC Party's campaign manager
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Shoemaker calls for ‘hyperlocal’ shopping if Trump re-imposes tariffs

Shoemaker calls for ‘hyperlocal’ shopping if Trump re-imposes tariffs

‘If tariffs are implemented … we have to go hyperlocal in our every dollar that we spend’
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Provincial leaders will hold debate in North Bay

Provincial leaders will hold debate in North Bay

Ticket prices are steep at $130 each
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Mechanical issues forced plane to land on highway in Nipigon

Mechanical issues forced plane to land on highway in Nipigon

A small, single-engine plane suffered minor damage in the incident, which took place just after 5 p.m. on Friday on Highway 11 north of Nipigon
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Harassment victim had car plowed in, driveway blocked: police

Harassment victim had car plowed in, driveway blocked: police

After being arrested for harassment, police say the accused was released is alleged to have plowed snow around the complainant's car at their place of work and blocked their driveway at their home
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CLOSER LOOK: On hold for now, Trump’s tariffs still pose major threat

CLOSER LOOK: On hold for now, Trump’s tariffs still pose major threat

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: A tense day in the on-again, off-again Canada-U.S. trade war
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Man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Man charged with damaging motel room, assaulting officer with a sandwich

Once in custody, OPP allege the suspect threw a breakfast sandwich at an officer
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'This is not right at all:' Mother of Wesley Hallam frustrated with release of son's killer

'This is not right at all:' Mother of Wesley Hallam frustrated with release of son's killer

Eric Mearow — notorious for his role in Wesley Hallam's horrific slaying and dismemberment — was released from custody last month
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