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Lawsuit against big tobacco drags on and on for 14 years

Lawsuit against big tobacco drags on and on for 14 years

First launched in 2009, court action by Ontario government seeks $330B to cover the cost of tobacco-related health care — past and future
International student cuts could force Sault College to suspend programs

International student cuts could force Sault College to suspend programs

President David Orazietti says school 'reviewing all aspects of our operations' in face of new rules; plans for student residence, track and football field delayed but not cancelled
OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
After years away, Sault musician returning to stage for all the right reasons

After years away, Sault musician returning to stage for all the right reasons

Joseph Kargi will be performing at The Loft for the first time in nine years, in a special fundraising event for a dear friend battling terminal cancer
Latest police stats show dramatic rise in shoplifting calls

Latest police stats show dramatic rise in shoplifting calls

Break and enters to businesses also up sharply so far this year, versus same months in 2023; Chief Hugh Stevenson points to drugs as 'number one reason' for increase
Flooding possible as heavy rain expected to hit this weekend

Flooding possible as heavy rain expected to hit this weekend

Next five days will be full of rain, prompting warning from local conservation authority
Service dog removed from Ontario home because it got too fat

Service dog removed from Ontario home because it got too fat

Ontario Human Rights Tribunal says National Service Dogs did not discriminate when it took pet from a Mississauga home, where it was a companion animal to an autistic girl
Superior Heights hosting annual musical talent show next week

Superior Heights hosting annual musical talent show next week

Expect a night of nostalgia during Amped Up: Vol. 2, featuring student solos, duets, choir, and full rock band performances
Northern Ontario remains idled in electric vehicle revolution

Northern Ontario remains idled in electric vehicle revolution

PM and Ontario Premier talk up critical minerals at Honda plant expansion, but funding support for Northern mining and processing projects slow to roll out
Part of Pim Street to close for three days next week

Part of Pim Street to close for three days next week

Closure begins Tuesday April 30 to allow for sanitary lateral repairs