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Points North | Jan 21, 2013 | 4:07

Better late than never

NHL hockey will most likely start up in a few weeks. And that has some businesses hoping to salvage what's left a of slow season so far.

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Morning North Sudbury seniors and municipal taxes Jun 19, 2013 | 4:15Every year, Greater Sudbury city council invites citizens to speak for up to 5 minutes about how they feel the city should be spending its tax dollars. This year, one citizen told them he thought fewer of those tax dollars should be coming from seniors.
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Morning North Getting the shingles vaccine Jun 19, 2013 | 4:35If you've ever had chicken pox, you are at risk of developing shingles. It's a painful infection that can hit you later in life. There is however a vaccine. We spoke about shingles and the vaccine with Dr. Francisco Diaz-Mitoma.
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Morning North Reuniting lost pets with their owners via the web Jun 19, 2013 | 5:25The Rainbow District Animal Shelter has redesigned its website to make it easier for owners to find their missing pets. The CBC's Hilary Duff spoke with the manager of the shelter about how technology has changed the way the shelter operates.
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Morning North Revamping Sudbury's taxi services Jun 18, 2013 | 5:00The city recently awarded airport service to a single cab company. That leaves other cab companies feeling like they are losing out. Taxi drivers got to speak to the city's operations committee about the idea of revamping Sudbury's taxi zoning system.
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