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34 previously reported cases identified as a variant of concern: report

34 previously reported cases identified as a variant of concern: report

Over the past week, 567 more people have been fully vaccinated, according to the health unit's epidemiology report
Ontario reports 865 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 865 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest update noted 681 recoveries and 14 deaths, but nine of the deaths occurred more than two months ago and were not previously reported
Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy

The organization says Canada is missing a "major opportunity" to be a world power in producing the minerals and rare-earth elements
Stop for school bus or pay the fine: Timmins Police

Stop for school bus or pay the fine: Timmins Police

Police say those who fail to stop can expect a 'firm response' from police
Ontario to require residents to renew expired driver's licences, health cards

Ontario to require residents to renew expired driver's licences, health cards

People have until Feb. 22, 2022 to renew documents
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Altercation leads to assault charge in Virginiatown

Altercation leads to assault charge in Virginiatown

A 53-year-old from Virginiatown is also facing break and enter as well as mischief charges
CANADA: Health law professor says 'ideological lens' behind unproven COVID-19 treatment

CANADA: Health law professor says 'ideological lens' behind unproven COVID-19 treatment

Timothy Caulfield from the University of Alberta is a critic of alternative medicine and says it's fascinating to watch people looking for ivermectin
Lost, not found and what we can learn from it

Lost, not found and what we can learn from it

Through an unsolved case, Back Roads Bill reminds us to be prepared when we venture outside
Two injured, one with life-threatening injuries, in Kirkland Lake ATV crash

Two injured, one with life-threatening injuries, in Kirkland Lake ATV crash

The crash happened on Tuesday evening