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'That good news just never comes': the frustrations of first-time home buyers in northeastern Ontario
First-time home buyers in northeastern Ontario say they are trying to be patient, despite the 'stressful, emotional rollercoaster' of trying to find a house they can afford.
Mysterious carving found in northern Ontario wilderness
Seven years after it was discovered in the northern Ontario bush near the town of Wawa, a carving in the bedrock remains an archaeological, mystery. But plans are in the works to develop it into a tourist attraction.
Catholic church hands over Anishinabe Spiritual Centre to Indigenous-led board
The Catholic church is officially handing over the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre near Espanola, which for 45 years has been at the forefront of blending Christian and Indigenous spirituality, to Anishinaabe people.
Former northeastern Ontario MPs to get $59K to $119K in annual pension, says lobby group
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal government to reign in the retirement pay for MPs, as four former members from northeastern Ontario become pensioners.
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'It's got to be done or we don't survive': plans for oil pipeline across northern Ontario getting 2nd look
Plans for a cross-country oil pipeline that a decade ago saw voices raised at public meetings across northeastern Ontario could be getting dusted off to help Canada in its a trade war with the U.S.
'Embarassing and frustrating,' but having the 'Worst Road in Ontario' can help northern towns land funding
Ontario drivers are once again voting on which roads are the worst in the province. CAA has run the campaign for over 20 years and several roads in the north have 'won' in the past, but it's been a while.
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'There's definitely demand': How homes without basements, stairs could ease northern Ontario housing crisis
Builders in Sudbury and elswhere in northern Ontario are focusing on slab-on-grade construction to give more housing options to seniors looking to downsize.
Sault Ste. Marie PC candidate promises 'seat at the table,' while NDP opponent says she knows 'the north'
Sault Ste. Marie is listed by many as one of the ridings to watch in this Ontario election and candidates there made one of their final pitches in a debate held Tuesday night at Algoma University.
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Housing help: what the parties are promising in this Ontario election
Candidates of all political stripes, in every riding in northeastern Ontario, say they are getting a lot of questions about housing costs at the doorsteps. And each has a different answer.
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Why is this new house priced at $600K? A northern Ontario developer breaks it down
A northern Ontario homebuilder outlines the costs that go into a new home.