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Dentists praise Canadian Dental Care program, but also express concern over influx of new patients
A northern Ontario dentist says the Canadian Dental Care Plan has generally been positive, but he worries it could cause issues meeting higher demand for dental care over the long term.
Northern Ontario city hires its first Indigenous policy advisor
Kaitlyn Neveu is the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s first ever Anishnaabe E-Wiidookaage. That's the Indigenous policy and process renewal advisor in Anishinaabemowin.
TFSA contribution limit info has been unavailable since mid-April, CRA confirms
For more than a month, Canadians looking for their remaining contribution room in their tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website have been out of luck.
Indigenous community on Manitoulin Island gets a data centre to help preserve its cultural heritage
An Indigenous community on Manitoulin Island in northeastern Ontario says its new data centre will help it secure its data sovereignty.
App made in Sudbury, Ont., promotes deals at chamber of commerce businesses across Canada
An app designed in Sudbury that connects people with businesses that are part of local chambers of commerce is now available in 56 cities across Canada.
$24M research project looks to improve care for Indigenous people with dementia
A new $24-million national research project is looking at how brain health assessments for people who show signs of dementia can be more culturally appropriate for Indigenous people.
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'You're not allowed to run. But you can hurry': new basketball league in Sudbury for women over 50
A new basketball league in Sudbury is giving women over the age of 50 in the northern Ontario city a chance to stay active and get back on the court.
Enclosed mobility scooters spark debate in small northern Ontario town, about where they can be driven
At a public meeting in Sturgeon Falls, Ont. debate erupted over enclosed mobility scooters and where they can legally be driven.
Fire at derelict hospital frustrates Sudbury mayor
Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre says he’s frustrated following a fire Wednesday night at a derelict former hospital sitting on some of the most prime real estate in the city.
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Mini car or mobility device? Enclosed scooters raise questions in northern Ontario
Enclosed mobility scooters are becoming more popular in northern Ontario, but that’s also led to questions about which rules of the road they should follow.