James Warner-Smith

Hi I’m James and I’m the Weekend Warrior on Pure Country 91.7. I was born and raised in the Soo but my family and I started calling Sudbury home in 2013. We love it here!
My wife and I are Raptors and Jays fans and we put up with the Leafs. If there's a game on, we're usually watching!
Hope we can connect on the air and online!
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(LISTEN) - Funny Shopping Tip - Rip Up The List
I had never seen this before and it made me laugh out loud. Five years ago, a Mom and blogger by the name of Amy Weatherly went viral with a post about how to stay inside your budget when shopping. She was talking specifically about shopping at Target but you can apply this to any store!
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(LISTEN) - Shopping Tip - Rip Up The List
I had never seen this before and it made me laugh out loud. Five years ago, a Mom and blogger by the name of Amy Weatherly went viral with a post about how to stay inside your budget when shopping. She was talking specifically about shopping at Target but you can apply this to any store!
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(LISTEN) The Sudbury Market is Moving to a Big New Location
October 21st, the Sudbury Market is moving to a new indoor home in Downtown Sudbury. Alana Everson of CTV News spoke with Samer Ghazi, local asset manager, and Kyle Marcus of the Downtown Association about the new location for the Farmer's Market.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Food Bank Basically Out of Food
The Sudbury Food Bank has continued to service 44 member organizations with needs among those with food insecurity at an all time high. Dan Xilon addressed the situation in this report.
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(LISTEN) Barrie Olympian Dies in Seven Vehicle Crash
Skate Canada is paying tribute to a former Canadian Olympic figure skater, from Barrie, who died in a seven vehicle collision earlier this week. Alexandra Paul won multiple international medals with her partner and husband, Mitchell Islam. They claimed three Canadian Championships and competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics. She died in a multiple car collision in Melanchthon Township on Tuesday. Dana Roberts of CTV News tells the tragic story in this report.
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(LISTEN) Roller Blading Across Canada for Mental Health
Chris Anderson is roller blading from Whistler BC to St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador to raise awareness of mental health issues, and raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. He was in Greater Sudbury this weekend and spoke with Pure Country 91.7.
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(LISTEN) Saturday Morning Shooting in Greater Sudbury
A Saturday morning shooting near Downtown Sudbury has sent one person to hospital.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Group Wants Your Extra Garden Produce
Alana Everson of CTV spoke to Sudbury Shared Harvest who are bringing back Fruit for All, a program that collects surplus produce from area residents and distributes it to people in need.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Group Wants Your Extra Garden Produce
Alana Everson of CTV spoke to Sudbury Shared Harvest who are bringing back Fruit for All, a program that collects surplus produce from area residents and distributes it to people in need.
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LISTEN - Open House Provides a Path Back to School
Cambrian College is holding an open-house to connect people with the post secondary program that is right for them. And this includes adult learners or someone who may be looking at a second career. Find out more in this report.
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LISTEN - Open House Provides a Path Back to School
Cambrian College is holding an open-house to connect people with the post secondary program that is right for them. And this includes adult learners or someone who may be looking at a second career. Find out more in this report.
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(LISTEN) Air Miles ... at DOLLARAMA!?
Air Miles ... at DOLLARAMA!? Just heard about this.
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(LISTEN) Air Miles ... at DOLLARAMA!?
Air Miles ... at DOLLARAMA!? Just heard about this.
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(LISTEN) City Puts Kingsway Repaving Project on Hold
The hot-in-place recycling project on part of the Kingsway, between Moonlight and Third Avenue, has been put on hold by the City of Greater Sudbury. Alana Everson of CTV spoke with Frank and Mike Crupi of Road Surface Recycling and with David Shelsted with the City of Greater Sudbury in this report.
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(LISTEN) City Puts Kingsway Repaving Project on Hold
The hot-in-place recycling project on part of the Kingsway, between Moonlight and Third Avenue, has been put on hold by the City of Greater Sudbury. Alana Everson of CTV spoke with Frank and Mike Crupi of Road Surface Recycling and with David Shelsted with the City of Greater Sudbury in this report.
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(LISTEN) There's a Hot "New" Taste Treat in Central Ontario
CTV's Dana Roberts was out exploring a yummy food fad in Barrie this weekend.
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(LISTEN) There's a Hot "New" Taste Treat in Central Ontario
CTV's Dana Roberts was out exploring a yummy food fad in Barrie this weekend.
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(LISTEN) There's a Great New Place to Play in Sudbury
And the kids really seem to love it too!
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(LISTEN) There's a Great New Place to Play in Sudbury
And the kids really seem to love it too!
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(LISTEN) Escaped Federal Offender Could Be on the Loose in Barrie
54 year old Marc Gauthier is wanted in connection with an armed robbery attempt at a bank in Alliston on Tuesday.
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(LISTEN) Escaped Federal Offender Could Be on the Loose in Barrie
54 year old Marc Gauthier is wanted in connection with an armed robbery attempt at a bank in Alliston on Tuesday.
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(LISTEN) How Close Are We to Beer in Sudbury Corner Stores
It's not "Buck-a-Beer" but the Ontario Government is still working to get beer sales into corner stores. Here's where things stand.
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(LISTEN) How Close Are We to Beer in Sudbury Corner Stores
It's not "Buck-a-Beer" but the Ontario Government is still working to get beer sales into corner stores. Here's where things stand.
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(LISTEN) Roundabout Work at Frood and Lasalle Starts Today
Work begins today on the roundabout at Frood Road and Lasalle Blvd. Here's what the city suggest you do to get around the construction.
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(LISTEN) Roundabout Work at Frood and Lasalle Starts Today
Work begins today on the roundabout at Frood Road and Lasalle Blvd. Here's what the city suggest you do to get around the construction.
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(LISTEN) What's Open and Closed Today in Sudbury
July 3rd is the day in lieu of July 1st (Canada Day) since it fell on Saturday. Here's what's open and what's not in Greater Sudbury.
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(LISTEN) What's Open and Closed Today in Sudbury
July 3rd is the day in lieu of July 1st (Canada Day) since it fell on Saturday. Here's what's open and what's not in Greater Sudbury.
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(LISTEN) Will There Be Campfires and Fireworks This Weekend
What's happening with campfires, personal fireworks and larger fireworks displays across Central Ontario this weekend?
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(LISTEN) Greater Sudbury Makes Decision on Fire Stations
At City Council last night, the hot topic was Greater Sudbury's emergency services, specifically fire stations in outlying areas.
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(LISTEN) Greater Sudbury Makes Decision on Fire Stations
At City Council last night, the hot topic was Greater Sudbury's emergency services, specifically fire stations in outlying areas.
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(LISTEN) Where's the Smoke Coming from and Where's It Going?
This stuff really gets around! There are satellite images!
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(LISTEN) Where's the Smoke Coming from and Where's It Going?
This stuff really gets around! There are satellite images!
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(LISTEN) Sudbury May Get Rain ... a Lot of It
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for a wide area including Greater Sudbury which just may be what we need to deal with all the forest fires in the area. Listen to the latest in this report.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury May Get Rain ... a Lot of It
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for a wide area including Greater Sudbury which just may be what we need to deal with all the forest fires in the area. Listen to the latest in this report.
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(LISTEN) The Latest on the Smoke and Fires in Sudbury
We got some rain overnight. How has that affected the smoke and forest fire situation in the area. James has the latest.
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(LISTEN) The Latest on the Smoke and Fires in Sudbury
We got some rain overnight. How has that affected the smoke and forest fire situation in the area. James has the latest.
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(LISTEN) Top Summer Spending Temptations Almost as Bad as Christmas
Summer spending can be as bad as Christmas according to a study that LendEDU did before the pandemic.
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(LISTEN) Top Summer Spending Temptations Almost as Bad as Christmas
Summer spending can be as bad as Christmas according to a study that LendEDU did before the pandemic.
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(LISTEN) CTV Asked Late CEO How Titanic Dives Were Supposed to Work
In 2018 Todd Van Der Hayden of CTV News Channel spoke with the late Stockton Rush, CEO of Ocean Gate about how the Titanic dives aboard the now ill fated Cyclops submersible were supposed to work.
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(LISTEN) CTV Asked Late CEO How Titanic Dives Were Supposed to Work
In 2018 Todd Van Der Hayden of CTV News Channel spoke with the late Stockton Rush, CEO of Ocean Gate about how the Titanic dives aboard the now ill fated Cyclops submersible were supposed to work.
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(LISTEN) CTV Asked Late CEO How Titanic Dives Were Supposed to Work
In 2018 Todd Van Der Hayden of CTV News Channel spoke with the late Stockton Rush, CEO of Ocean Gate about how the Titanic dives aboard the now ill fated Cyclops submersible were supposed to work.
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(LISTEN) CTV Asked Late CEO How Titanic Dives Were Supposed to Work
In 2018 Todd Van Der Hayden of CTV News Channel spoke with the late Stockton Rush, CEO of Ocean Gate about how the Titanic dives aboard the now ill fated Cyclops submersible were supposed to work.
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(LISTEN) Climate Change Protestors Drop Their Pants
At least they wore thongs ...
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(LISTEN) Climate Change Protestors Drop Their Pants
At least they wore thongs ...
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(LISTEN) Expect Traffic Delays Along the Kingsway This Week
The commute into Greater Sudbury will be longer this week coming from the east.
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(LISTEN) Expect Traffic Delays Along the Kingsway This Week
The commute into Greater Sudbury will be longer this week coming from the east.
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(LISTEN) HSN Staff Make Gruesome Discovery
CTV News has learned a group of staff members at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ont., made a gruesome discovery inside a vehicle that has been sitting in the hospital parking lot for three months. CTV News Digital Reporter Chelsea Papineau reported on the story.
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(LISTEN) HSN Staff Make Gruesome Discovery
CTV News has learned a group of staff members at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ont., made a gruesome discovery inside a vehicle that has been sitting in the hospital parking lot for three months. CTV News Digital Reporter Chelsea Papineau reported on the story.
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(LISTEN) Simcoe County Mourn Loss of Military and OPP Veteran
Family and friends are mourning the death of a decorated military and OPP veteran who took his own life in Tay Township last weekend. Mike Arsalides of CTV News Barrie provides this report.
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(LISTEN) Simcoe County Mourn Loss of Military and OPP Veteran
Family and friends are mourning the death of a decorated military and OPP veteran who took his own life in Tay Township last weekend. Mike Arsalides of CTV News Barrie provides this report.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Seniors Need Your Help Now
Sudbury seniors are finding it harder to make ends meet than ever before. The Parkside Centre needs your help to give seniors a hand up.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Seniors Need Your Help Now
Sudbury seniors are finding it harder to make ends meet than ever before. The Parkside Centre needs your help to give seniors a hand up.
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(LISTEN) Scams on the Rise in Simcoe County
Scams involving a fake "Hospital Activity Guide" as well as gift card purchases are on the rise in Simcoe Country. Here's what you need to know.
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(LISTEN) Scams on the Rise in Simcoe County
Scams involving a fake "Hospital Activity Guide" as well as gift card purchases are on the rise in Simcoe Country. Here's what you need to know.
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(LISTEN) Air Quality Update for Greater Sudbury and Area
Environment Canada updated their Air Quality Statement for Greater Sudbury for the weekend.
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(LISTEN) Air Quality Update for Greater Sudbury and Area
Environment Canada updated their Air Quality Statement for Greater Sudbury for the weekend.
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(LISTEN) That's Not What You Use a Grocery Bag For
I have no words except, here's is today's Daily Dose of Dumb!
Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay
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(LISTEN) That's Not What You Use a Grocery Bag For
I have no words except, here's is today's Daily Dose of Dumb!
Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay
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(LISTEN) All Vacuuming Suspended in Sudbury and Districts!
James says, because of all of the smoke from the forest fires, you don't have to vacuum this weekend! (Thanks to Louise Haché Gaudet for the picture of how hazy it was on Manitoulin Saturday morning.)
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(LISTEN) All Vacuuming Suspended in Sudbury and Districts!
James says, because of all of the smoke from the forest fires, you don't have to vacuum this weekend! (Thanks to Louise Haché Gaudet for the picture of how hazy it was on Manitoulin Saturday morning.)
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(LISTEN) 60-Year-Old Facing Impaired Charges in Oro-Medonte Water Crash
OPP were called to a water crash between a sea-doo and a parked boat. A 60-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving.
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(LISTEN) 60-Year-Old Facing Impaired Charges in Oro-Medonte Water Crash
OPP were called to a water crash between a sea-doo and a parked boat. A 60-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving.
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(LISTEN) Here's What to Do During a Sudbury Air Quality Advisory
Environment Canada says Sudbury will experience high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires this weekend. They've posted more details at www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-quality-health-index/wildfire-smoke.html. In the meantime, listen to find out what you can do to improve the air quality in your home.
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(LISTEN) Here's What to Do During a Sudbury Air Quality Advisory
Environment Canada says Sudbury will experience high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires this weekend. They've posted more details at www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-quality-health-index/wildfire-smoke.html. In the meantime, listen to find out what you can do to improve the air quality in your home.
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(LISTEN) A Couple of Sudbury People Strike It Rich
Congratulations to the latest big money winners from Greater Sudbury.
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(LISTEN) A Couple of Sudbury People Strike It Rich
Congratulations to the latest big money winners from Greater Sudbury.
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(LISTEN) It's the Farm Version of an Airport Limo
This guy needed a lift to the airport. That's all I'm gonna say.
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(LISTEN) It's the Farm Version of an Airport Limo
This guy needed a lift to the airport. That's all I'm gonna say.
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(LISTEN) Another Arrest In Elnaz Hajtamiri Kidnapping Case
OPP have arrested and charged a fourth individual in relation to Elnaz HAJTAMIRI's kidnapping investigation.
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(LISTEN) Another Arrest In Elnaz Hajtamiri Kidnapping Case
OPP have arrested and charged a fourth individual in relation to Elnaz HAJTAMIRI's kidnapping investigation.
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(GOOD NEWS) Sudbury Teen Has Dream Come True
14-year-old Cohen Lawrence of Sudbury thought he was going for lunch to celebrate his birthday. Cohen manages a severe hearing loss, but it was a magical moment for him on Saturday as his 'dream' came true.
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(GOOD NEWS) Sudbury Teen Has Dream Come True
14-year-old Cohen Lawrence of Sudbury thought he was going for lunch to celebrate his birthday. Cohen manages a severe hearing loss, but it was a magical moment for him on Saturday as his 'dream' came true.
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(LISTEN) Guy Finally Arrested for Stealing Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
It took years, but they finally caught him!
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(LISTEN) Guy Finally Arrested for Stealing Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
It took years, but they finally caught him!
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(LISTEN) What You Need to Know if Boating in Ontario
OPP will be on the water making sure everyone is following safe boating rules. Police will be watching for impaired boating and making sure everyone is following the rules. Here's what you need to know if you're on the water in any sort of craft.
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(LISTEN) What You Need to Know if Boating in Ontario
OPP will be on the water making sure everyone is following safe boating rules. Police will be watching for impaired boating and making sure everyone is following the rules. Here's what you need to know if you're on the water in any sort of craft.
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(LISTEN) What You Need to Know if Boating in Ontario
OPP will be on the water making sure everyone is following safe boating rules. Police will be watching for impaired boating and making sure everyone is following the rules. Here's what you need to know if you're on the water in any sort of craft.
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(LISTEN) What You Need to Know if Boating in Ontario
OPP will be on the water making sure everyone is following safe boating rules. Police will be watching for impaired boating and making sure everyone is following the rules. Here's what you need to know if you're on the water in any sort of craft.
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(LISTEN) Woman Loses $80,000 on Hinge.
A scam called "pig butchering" is sweeping the country and a single mom has revealed how she lost $80,000 to a man she met on Hinge.
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(LISTEN) Woman Loses $80,000 on Hinge.
A scam called "pig butchering" is sweeping the country and a single mom has revealed how she lost $80,000 to a man she met on Hinge.
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(LISTEN) New Police Museum Opens in Downtown Sudbury
The Greater Sudbury Police Service has reopened the Sudbury Region Police Museum in a new location. Heather Lewis is the chair of the museum's board and she spoke with CTV News.
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(LISTEN) New Police Museum Opens in Downtown Sudbury
The Greater Sudbury Police Service has reopened the Sudbury Region Police Museum in a new location. Heather Lewis is the chair of the museum's board and she spoke with CTV News.
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(LISTEN) Dynamic Earth Has Big Plans for its 20th Year
Ashley Bacon from CTV News spoke the CEO and Senior Scientist about all the new things that are coming to Dynamic Earth
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(LISTEN) Dynamic Earth Has Big Plans for its 20th Year
Ashley Bacon from CTV News spoke the CEO and Senior Scientist about all the new things that are coming to Dynamic Earth
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(LISTEN) Tributes This Week for Fallen OPP Officers
Tributes are taking place in Barrie and across Ontario for fallen OPP officers.
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(LISTEN) Tributes This Week for Fallen OPP Officers
Tributes are taking place in Barrie and across Ontario for fallen OPP officers.
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(LISTEN) This Dog Is HOW OLD? WOAH!!
You will not believe how old this puppy is. What his owners do to take care of him is pretty basic too!
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(LISTEN) This Dog Is HOW OLD? WOAH!!
You will not believe how old this puppy is. What his owners do to take care of him is pretty basic too!
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(LISTEN) Collector Finds VHS Tape of a Dog Wedding
You never know what you're gonna find on those old VHS and Beta tapes!
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(LISTEN) Collector Finds VHS Tape of a Dog Wedding
You never know what you're gonna find on those old VHS and Beta tapes!
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(LISTEN) Police Looking for Noah Singh in Sudbury Murder
Greater Sudbury Police are asking for the public's help finding 19-year-old Noah Singh. He's wanted in connection with the murder at Overtime Sports Bar on April 21, 2023.
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(LISTEN) Police Looking for Noah Singh in Sudbury Murder
Greater Sudbury Police are asking for the public's help finding 19-year-old Noah Singh. He's wanted in connection with the murder at Overtime Sports Bar on April 21, 2023.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Couple Transforms Old School Into Seniors Rentals
A Greater Sudbury couple has transformed a former elementary school into rentals for seniors looking to downsize. Dominion Estates offers 19 units for seniors, ranging from one to three bedrooms.
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(LISTEN) Sudbury Couple Transforms Old School Into Seniors Rentals
A Greater Sudbury couple has transformed a former elementary school into rentals for seniors looking to downsize. Dominion Estates offers 19 units for seniors, ranging from one to three bedrooms.
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(LISTEN) Orillia OPP Expect Traffic Jams at Lightfoot Visitation
Orillia OPP expect traffic disruptions due to the public visitation for Gordon Lightfoot today. The visitation will take place this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.
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(LISTEN) Orillia OPP Expect Traffic Jams at Lightfoot Visitation
Orillia OPP expect traffic disruptions due to the public visitation for Gordon Lightfoot today. The visitation will take place this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Church.