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Laurentian University cuts could put groundbreaking mine waste research in jeopardy

Laurentian University cuts could put groundbreaking mine waste research in jeopardy

Insolvency proceeding put acclaimed biomining project and pilot plant on the brink of extinction
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CANADA: How you can use social media to help debunk COVID-19 misinformation

CANADA: How you can use social media to help debunk COVID-19 misinformation

The #ScienceUpFirst campaign targets online misinformation about COVID-19 that can endanger public health
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Camping, like most things, is a little more complicated this year

Camping, like most things, is a little more complicated this year

Parks Canada began accepting reservations for overnight camping on April 6, however, provincial parks in Ontario are currently restricted to day-use only
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Good morning, Timmins!

Good morning, Timmins!

A smile can be seen in the eyes too
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School COVID outbreaks declared in Timmins, Iroquois Falls

School COVID outbreaks declared in Timmins, Iroquois Falls

The Timmins outbreak is related to transmission on school transportation
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BEYOND LOCAL: Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

BEYOND LOCAL: Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

Everyday environments and activities, from transportation to screen time to eating, are tailored nearly exclusively to prolonged sitting
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Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash

Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash

Officers will no longer have the right to stop pedestrians or drivers to ask why they are out or request their home address, Solicitor General says
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Ontario set to appeal ruling in Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case

Ontario set to appeal ruling in Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case

Province appeals ruling that it failed to live up to obligations to increase treaty annuity payments over time
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Province backtracks on playground closures

Province backtracks on playground closures

Premier Doug Ford said Saturday his government would revise health orders announced less than 24 hours earlier.
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Timmins Police to use new powers only when 'reasonable grounds exist'

Timmins Police to use new powers only when 'reasonable grounds exist'

The province granted extra authority to police and provincial offence officers this week
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