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ONTARIO: Premier Ford marks Remembrance Day

ONTARIO: Premier Ford marks Remembrance Day

The PC government recently announced a number of initiatives it says will make life easier for veterans
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ONTARIO: Schoolyard collision at centre of $28.5-million lawsuit

ONTARIO: Schoolyard collision at centre of $28.5-million lawsuit

The lawsuit dates back to a 2009 incident at a Thunder Bay school where a student suffered a fractured leg on the playground
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ONTARIO: Woman who needed air ambulance in Nova Scotia stuck with $12,000 bill

ONTARIO: Woman who needed air ambulance in Nova Scotia stuck with $12,000 bill

The 81-year-old French River woman and her husband are now trying to have the decision reversed
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ONTARIO: Second municipality halts use of fake snow in film productions

ONTARIO: Second municipality halts use of fake snow in film productions

While not a ban, city is reviewing use of chemical to ensure it's safe
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ONTARIO: Barn fire near Mount Forest kills 270 animals (3 photos)

ONTARIO: Barn fire near Mount Forest kills 270 animals (3 photos)

High winds hamper efforts by several fire departments
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ONTARIO: Filmmakers fight back with petition after city bans their fake snow

ONTARIO: Filmmakers fight back with petition after city bans their fake snow

Without fake snow, it's unclear how filmmakers will be able to make North Bay look Christmassy in the summer
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ONTARIO: More than three months later, Parry Sound 33 forest fire is officially out

ONTARIO: More than three months later, Parry Sound 33 forest fire is officially out

Fire was discovered on July 18 and burned out of control for more than a month
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ONTARIO: This town had its own selfie dog. Until somebody tossed it in the trash

ONTARIO: This town had its own selfie dog. Until somebody tossed it in the trash

Bruno, the unofficial mascot for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, spent the last 1 ½ years taking adventures with local residents, who posted photos on social media
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ONTARIO: Bullet comes 'within inches' of sleeping toddler in Angus shooting

ONTARIO: Bullet comes 'within inches' of sleeping toddler in Angus shooting

Police are investigating
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ONTARIO: 300 pounds of cocaine seized from truck carrying load of blackberries

ONTARIO:300 pounds of cocaine seized from truck carrying load of blackberries

A total of 112 individual vacuum-sealed packages were allegedly found in boxes in the cab of the truck, collectively weighing 280 pounds
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