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10:10 p.m. update on Hwy 17 closure at Nairn Centre

10:10 p.m. update on Hwy 17 closure at Nairn Centre

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* 10:10 p.m. update OPP report that Highway 17 is completely re-opened to traffic as of 10 p.m. ************************* 7:55 p.m. update Highway 17 has re-opened to one lane with alternating traffic.
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Ontario changes local election law

Ontario changes local election law

NEWS RELEASE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO ***************************** Local elections being streamlined McGuinty government reforms municipal elections process Ontario will strengthen the integrity of local elections by clarifying campaign finance rules a
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More heavy snow expected north of here

More heavy snow expected north of here

The following snow squall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Agawa - Lake Superior Park - White River - Dubreuilville - Wawa - Pukaskwa Park. ************************* Snow squalls with whiteouts from heavy snow tonight and Saturday.
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Tom Brokaw & wife involved in fatal accident

Tom Brokaw & wife involved in fatal accident

Former NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith are unhurt after being involved this afternoon in a fatal accident in New York City.
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Stephen Harper steps into forbidden territory (3 photos)

Stephen Harper steps into forbidden territory (3 photos)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen are in China today, visiting the The Forbidden City.
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David Orazietti gets decked. By Joe Severini

David Orazietti gets decked. By Joe Severini

NEWS RELEASES DAVID ORAZIETTI, MPP EVOLUTIONDECK INC. ************************** Orazietti announces $475,000 to support innovative technology McGuinty government helps Sault Ste. Marie business develop new process for constructing decks SAULT STE.
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If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a Lawren Harris sketch

If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a Lawren Harris sketch

Need cash? Here's what you need to do. Go see Marnie Stone and buy some of those little tubes of paint she sells at 529 Queen Street East. Tell her you need some canvas, too.
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Slim-Fast issues product recall

Slim-Fast issues product recall

NEWS RELEASE CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY **************************** Health hazard alert - Slim-Fast ready-to-drink meal replacement shake products may contain bacillus cereus bacteria OTTAWA - Unilever Canada Inc.
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Sault Area Hospital H1N1 update

Sault Area Hospital H1N1 update

The following update on the H1N1 situation at Sault Area Hospital was issued yesterday by Mario A. Paluzzi, SAH's director of communications and public affairs.
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The Don't-Say-There's-Nothing-To-Do-In-The-Sault List

The Don't-Say-There's-Nothing-To-Do-In-The-Sault List

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2009 The Sir James Dunn Grade 12 Human Growth and Development class will be co-hosting the annual Algoma Public Health Unit Infant and Child Development Program . This event will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church from 1 to 3 p.
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