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Northern Ont. mayors gather for conference

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Northern Ont. mayors gather for conference Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins and Thunder Bay officials together to discuss shared northern Ontario issues.

The Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers from Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins and Thunder Bay are in the Sault Thursday for a one-day conference.

They are discussing a variety of shared northern Ontario issues.

Observing Jersey Day as a tribute to people affected by the Humboldt bus crash tragedy, the ten men are talking about immigration, population projections, the upcoming provincial election and government funding.

The leaders will receive presentations from FEDNOR, the province, and a doctor about the ongoing opioid crisis.