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Minister St-Onge’s vision for a better CBC/Radio-Canada: a clear choice for Canada’s future

SOURCE Canadian Heritage CBC/Radio-Canada is more than just a public broadcaster. It is one of the great institutions that, for nearly 90 years, has shaped our culture, told our stories and safeguarded our cultural sovereignty. Our public broadcaster allows Canadians to connect with each other, discuss issues of national interest, get to know their communities and tell stories made by ...

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Vision de la ministre St-Onge pour améliorer CBC/Radio-Canada : un choix clair pour l’avenir du Canada

SOURCE Patrimoine canadien CBC/Radio-Canada est bien plus qu’un radiodiffuseur public. C’est l’une des grandes institutions qui, depuis près de 90 ans, façonne notre culture, relate nos histoires et protège notre souveraineté culturelle. Notre radiodiffuseur public permet aux Canadiennes et Canadiens de se rassembler, de discuter de questions d’intérêt national, de découvrir leurs communautés, et de raconter des histoires conçues par ...

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With a Ford Majority for the Past Seven Years, where are we?

With the advance polls open today/tomorrow/Saturday at communities across Ontario, we are reflecting on the work being done to earn your vote. Parents have long told their children to “Begin as you mean to go on”, a quote urging that you should start any new endeavor with the same level of commitment and effort you intend to maintain throughout the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrests made

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. The investigation revealed that the complainant was walking eastbound on Hudson Street when they were chased by a blue pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck exited ...

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East Algoma OPP – 4th impaired charge in 2025

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that was stuck in a snowbank on Mountain Glen Road in the Town of Blind River. Police arrived on scene a short time later and located the car stuck in a snowbank with the driver at the wheel. ...

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Town of Cochrane – Recent Trade Disruptions & Economic Impact on the Town of Cochrane

February 15, 2025 The recent trade disruptions associated to the United States and Cananda have a far reaching and deep impact on municipalities who not only procure services from companies in the United States, but the industries and commercial trade our very viability depends upon. Recent developments in international trade are poised to significantly impact communities across Canada, including the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid in Break & Enter

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house on Milliken Road. The complainant reported a known male had broken into their room and threatened to kill them. Police arrived and the person refused to open door and threatened to kill officers. The door was breached and the person ...

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Northern ONDP Candidates Lead Day of Action for Highway Safety

Safety on TransCanada Highways 11, 144, and 17 remains a top concern for Northern Ontario residents. These highways are our lifelines, used daily for medical care, work, school, and community activities, yet they remain shared with thousands of commercial trucks, creating safety risks.   The Ontario NDP has consistently worked to improve highway safety. From exposing inadequate winter maintenance through ...

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Les candidats provinciaux du Nord dirigent une Journée d’action pour la sécurité routière

La sécurité sur les autoroutes Transcanadiennes 11, 144, 17 demeure une préoccupation majeure pour les résidents du Nord de l’Ontario. Ces routes sont nos artères vitales, utilisées quotidiennement pour les soins médicaux, le travail, l’école et les activités communautaires, mais elles sont partagées avec des milliers de camions commerciaux, augmentant ainsi les risques d’accidents.   Le NPD de l’Ontario s’est ...

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Steel and aluminum tariffs: Singh calls for urgent worker supports and fightback

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum: “Donald Trump has unleashed a trade war on Canada and our workers. We can’t let it go unanswered, and we can’t let working Canadians pay the price for Trump’s attack.     Workers are worried they’ll lose their job. Families are ...

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Tarifs douaniers sur l’acier et l’aluminium : Jagmeet Singh réclame des mesures urgentes de soutien pour les travailleurs et de riposte

Le chef du NPD, Jagmeet Singh, a publié la déclaration suivante en réponse à l’imposition de tarifs douaniers de Donald Trump sur l’acier et l’aluminium :   « Donald Trump a déclenché une guerre commerciale contre le Canada et nos travailleuses et travailleurs. Nous ne pouvons pas laisser cela sans réponse, et nous ne pouvons pas laisser les travailleuses et travailleurs ...

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Marathon OPP – Driver charged with impaired after collision on Hwy 627

On February 6th, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a call for service for a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 627. Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Cab Driver charged with multiple sex offences

On February 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation in Elliot Lake. On February 7, 2025, a family member reported that a 14-year-old girl had not returned home from school when she was supposed to. Police learned that the girl was picked up ...

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East Algoma OPP – Report of possible Impaired Driver leads to arrest & Charges

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver who had just left a local convenience store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake. Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial ...

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