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Armed and dangerous man on the run, may be in North Bay: OPP

Armed and dangerous man on the run, may be in North Bay: OPP

'He is wanted for multiple criminal offences involving the discharging of a firearm' in Rama; Police say his partner was arrested in North Bay
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Despite winter's return, most snowmobile trails aren't open: OPP

Despite winter's return, most snowmobile trails aren't open: OPP

Police advise checking interactive guide to see what trails are open and stress that no ice is safe ice
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Track3 marks 50 years of empowering youth with disabilities

Track3 marks 50 years of empowering youth with disabilities

Track3 was started by doctors in 1972 on area ski hills and has grown to offer adaptive snow sports in various parts of Ontario
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<b>LETTER:</b> Seeking MAID isn't a 'cry for help'

LETTER: Seeking MAID isn't a 'cry for help'

'Those who cynically minimize such pain are those who feed the human demise,' says Orillia man seeking medical assistance in dying
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Forests Ontario boss 'humbled' by lifetime achievement award

Forests Ontario boss 'humbled' by lifetime achievement award

Life comes 'full circle' for former local resident Rob Keen as the organization moved its Toronto office to Barrie in August 2020
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<b>LETTER:</b> Don't 'bury history' by not returning monument

LETTER: Don't 'bury history' by not returning monument

'True history is the truth — warts and all,' says letter writer
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Rama First Nation raises concerns about Ramara MZO request

Rama First Nation raises concerns about Ramara MZO request

'We have and continue to object to the ongoing issuance of MZOs prior to meeting the duty to consult,' says Chief Ted Williams
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ParaMed, workers set to vote on new deal

ParaMed, workers set to vote on new deal

Vote to take place Feb. 1
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Applications open for funding for Indigenous communities

Applications open for funding for Indigenous communities

Province accepting applications until early March
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<b>COLUMN:</b> The sport of philately

COLUMN: The sport of philately

'Sports fandom is a precarious pastime, fraught with the risk of emotional trauma and rife with fair expense,' says columnist
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