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<b>ONTARIO:</b> Kingston City Council makes history by declaring a climate emergency

ONTARIO: Kingston City Council makes history by declaring a climate emergency

According to the motion itself, declaring a climate emergency will help the city name, frame and deepen Kingston’s commitment “to protecting our economy, our eco-system, and our community from climate change"

Mar 6, 2019 4:05 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> North Bay couple gets married in the hospital to honour father of the bride's last wishes

ONTARIO: North Bay couple gets married in the hospital to honour father of the bride's last wishes

"My dad has been suffering for a long time... He decided on Friday he had had enough. His last wish was to see my newborn son, and to see my sister get married," said Lisa Bell

Mar 6, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Man found guilty for abducting his daughter in Aurora, triggering Amber Alert

ONTARIO: Man found guilty for abducting his daughter in Aurora, triggering Amber Alert

Ontario's police watchdog was called in to investigate the incident but determined there were no grounds to lay charges against any officers

Mar 6, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> Canadore College employees charging poisonous work environment balloons to 50 says union

ONTARIO: Canadore College employees charging poisonous work environment balloons to 50 says union

OPSEU president calls on college to remove employee

Mar 6, 2019 12:27 PM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> A lot to unpack from SNC Lavalin affair says prof who specializes in political ethics

BEYOND LOCAL: A lot to unpack from SNC Lavalin affair says prof who specializes in political ethics

Because the political fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair seems to grow from day to day, Maureen Mancuso said it may be a story that is difficult for the average Canadian to sink their teeth into

Mar 6, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> What is Canada's potential for weed tourism?

BEYOND LOCAL: What is Canada's potential for weed tourism?

Health Canada has confirmed that they have not handed out any fines to date but have received two complaints about the promotion of cannabis experiences

Mar 6, 2019 9:25 AM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Snow takes out restaurant roof in North Bay

BEYOND LOCAL: Snow takes out restaurant roof in North Bay

The extreme winter is taking its toll

Mar 6, 2019 8:37 AM Read more >

<b>ONTARIO:</b> PCs consult on gender wage gap law, ask for business input

ONTARIO: PCs consult on gender wage gap law, ask for business input

Based on the most recent data from Statistics Canada, the gender wage gap accounting for the annual earnings of all workers is 29.3 per cent, meaning that women earn about 71 cents for every dollar that men earn

Mar 5, 2019 8:55 PM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Repurposed shipping containers could be a housing option for transient workers

BEYOND LOCAL: Repurposed shipping containers could be a housing option for transient workers

Pic Mobert partnering with designer-developer on creatively financed home solution

Mar 5, 2019 4:40 PM Read more >

<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Parked school buses go up in flames near Sudbury

BEYOND LOCAL: Parked school buses go up in flames near Sudbury

Fire didn't result in any student transportation delays

Mar 5, 2019 2:30 PM Read more >