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Fast-moving wildfire in Gravenhurst destroys structures, vehicles in its path

Fast-moving wildfire in Gravenhurst destroys structures, vehicles in its path

A fast-moving wildfire tore through an area near Riley Lake Monday afternoon, destroying structures and vehicles, according to Gravenhurst Fire Department.

Forest fire briefly closes part of Highway 144 in northern Ontario

Forest fire briefly closes part of Highway 144 in northern Ontario

‘We need more nurses’: Health care staff shortages continue to be a challenge

‘We need more nurses’: Health care staff shortages continue to be a challenge

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Two arrested in Espanola after police find stolen ATV

Two arrested in Espanola after police find stolen ATV

Second of three accused in northern Ontario death makes plea bargain

Second of three accused in northern Ontario death makes plea bargain

Carney unveils new cabinet, Poilievre challenges Liberals to ‘steal my ideas’

Carney unveils new cabinet, Poilievre challenges Liberals to ‘steal my ideas’

Terrebonne resident has ballot rejected after Elections Canada error, Liberals win by 1 vote

Terrebonne resident has ballot rejected after Elections Canada error, Liberals win by 1 vote

Doug Ford says some Hwy 407 tolls to be removed, gas tax cut made permanent

Doug Ford says some Hwy 407 tolls to be removed, gas tax cut made permanent

Impaired drivers keep northern OPP detachment busy during May’s first weekend

Impaired drivers keep northern OPP detachment busy during May’s first weekend

Study flags Canada’s growing burden of chronic gut disease

Study flags Canada’s growing burden of chronic gut disease

Wildfire activity increases in Ontario’s northeast, northwest regions

Wildfire activity increases in Ontario’s northeast, northwest regions

Death of an infant in northern Ont. now a criminal investigation

Death of an infant in northern Ont. now a criminal investigation

Three dead pythons have been found near Coniston since March

Three dead pythons have been found near Coniston since March

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Here’s the Top 3 things Canadians would grab when fleeing a disaster

Wildland fire season underway in Ontario

Wildland fire season underway in Ontario

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Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed

Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed

‘We want answers’: All avenues being explored in search for missing N.S. children, police say

‘We want answers’: All avenues being explored in search for missing N.S. children, police say

Sask. RCMP searching for group that stole massive pile of reclaimed asphalt

Sask. RCMP searching for group that stole massive pile of reclaimed asphalt

12-year-old boy, 4 teens charged in double stabbing near Scarborough high school

12-year-old boy, 4 teens charged in double stabbing near Scarborough high school

One suspect in custody after man killed in Saint John; emergency alert cancelled

One suspect in custody after man killed in Saint John; emergency alert cancelled

Sask. man accused in historical sexual assaults pleads guilty to 10 charges

Sask. man accused in historical sexual assaults pleads guilty to 10 charges

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Physician shortage prompts another northern Ont. ER closure

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