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North Bay police discharged anti-riot weapon during arrest: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is reviewing a North Bay arrest where officers discharged an anti-riot weapon at a vehicle.

North Bay Police Service made an arrest in the Lee Avenue, Lakeshore Avenue and MacDonald Avenue E area. May 6/21 (Eric Taschner/CTV News)

Homeless people coming to Sudbury present challenges

There has been a recent increase in homeless people in Sudbury with an influx of people from other areas coming to the city. It's an increase people who work with the homeless see every spring but there are concerns about people travelling in the pandemic and bringing the virus with them.

Sudbury homeless encampment. May 5/21 (Alana Everson/CTV Northern Ontario)

Two stunt drivers in the Sault were travelling 159 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, police say

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service say they have charged three people with stunt driving, including two who were travelling almost 100 km/h over the speed limit.

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Sudbury

Homeless people coming to Sudbury present challenges

Groups provide mental-health training for mining industry in Sudbury

Working in the dark, in stressful conditions with long hours and physical labour, mining is a taxing profession physically and mentally.

Sudbury mayor takes issue with tweet from federal NDP leader about Laurentian University

Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says he hasn't lobbied local Liberal MPs to get the federal government to intervene in the crisis at Laurentian University.

Three more people arrested in connection with Espanola shooting; 10 people now face charges

Three more people have been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police in connection with a January shooting in Espanola.

Sudbury man named conservation officer of the year

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association has named Sudburian Peter Koskela the 2021 Conservation Officer of the Year.

North Bay

North Bay police discharged anti-riot weapon during arrest: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is reviewing a North Bay arrest where officers discharged an anti-riot weapon at a vehicle.

Canadore, Nipissing U change mind on grades for nursing students

In a statement Wednesday, Canadore College and Nipissing University announced it was reversing its earlier decision that gave 200 nursing students "unsatisfactory" or "in progress" grades for their clinical courses.

North Bay launches safety and well-being survey

North Bay is launching a survey to ask people what issues are important to them when it comes to community safety and well-being.

North Bay’s Cory Marks receives gold certification for hit single, releases single with Canadian rockers

North Bay’s own country musician Cory Marks’ hit single, 'Outlaws & Outsiders,' off his latest album, reached a gold certificate.

North Bay man charged with attempted murder

The North Bay Police Service have charged a 28-year-old North Bay man with attempted murder following a shooting incident April 30.

Sault Ste. Marie

Two stunt drivers in the Sault were travelling 159 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, police say

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service say they have charged three people with stunt driving, including two who were travelling almost 100 km/h over the speed limit.

Sault police charge lay charges in two cases of sexual assault

Two men in Sault Ste. Marie were charged with sexual assault this week, in two separate cases.

First of its kind energy project approved in Sault Ste. Marie

In what is being hailed as the largest project in PUC's 100-year history and a potential game-changer for public utilities across Canada, the 'Sault Smart Grid' project in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. is being given the green light by the Ontario Energy Board.

Missanabie Cree to study invasive species with new grant

The Missanabie Cree First Nation has received 1 of 24 grants from the Invasive Species Centre, as part of the centre's 10th anniversary celebration.

New big blue chairs added to five Sault lookout points

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council has put up five big blue chairs at various spots throughout the city, encouraging people to snap a photo and enjoy the warm weather.

Timmins

Stay off city streets, Timmins police warn ATV drivers

After receiving multiple complaints, police in Timmins are warning ATV drivers to stay off city streets.

Nine people – including three teens from Toronto – face drug, weapons charges in Timmins

The Timmins Police Service has charged nine people following raids Tuesday of residences on Rea Street South and James Avenue.

'We need you to step up': medical officer of health asks everyone in Timmins to do more to fight spread of COVID-19

During a virtual meeting with the Timmins news media, the medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health unit expressed her grave concerns about climbing COVID-19 case numbers and variants of concerns.

Timmins police issue warning after teens jump fence to get a closer look at a bison

A bison found on the property of Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa in Timmins is causing some people in the area to take risks to get a closer look.

Two Sudbury men charged with impaired driving, assaulting police in Cochrane

Two Sudbury men, ages 31 and 33, are facing impaired driving and other charges after Ontario Provincial Police pulled them over in Cochrane on April 29.

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Huge wave from passing cargo ship swamps B.C. walking path

An unexpected wave crashed on the shore of a popular park in Richmond, B.C., last week, sending one person to hospital.

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Asian-Canadian trailblazers that have made sporting history

Sports writer Shireen Ahmed highlights the prominent athletes in Canada's history that broke barriers and inspired others to compete.

First surviving set of nonuplets born to Malian mother

Genevieve Beauchemin has the story of a young Malian mother who has given birth to the world's first surviving set of nonuplets.

Pandemic parade lifts veteran's spirits on 96th birthday

This U.S. politician brought a bear to his campaign launch

Fortified farm of notorious 1920s cult up for sale in B.C.

When will the pandemic end? Dr. Sharkawy gives his insight

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy weighs in on what a post-pandemic world might look like, and how we'll get there.

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Port investigating after rogue wave at popular Metro Vancouver park sends 1 person to hospital

Video shows an unexpected wave crashing on the shore of a popular park in Richmond, B.C., last week and nearly drowning a woman.

Canada goose found with arrow lodged in wing released back into the wild

A Canada goose got a new lease on life after it was found walking around with an arrow lodged in its wing.

'He loves his sprinkle doughnuts': Three-year-old boy drives battery powered Jeep through Tim Hortons drive-thru

A three-year-old boy from Oakbank, Man., decided he had a hankering for some Tim Hortons, so he jumped in his battery powered Jeep and went through the drive-thru.

Historic home of notorious B.C. cult listed for $2.8M

The former homestead of one of Canada’s most notorious cults is up for sale. The historic island property is largely unchanged since the 1920s, when it served as the reputed 'Ark of Refuge' for spiritual leader Brother XII and his Aquarian Foundation.

Ontario court tosses vaccine-rollout discrimination lawsuit over jurisdiction

A claim that alleges Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout discriminated against the vulnerable raises important issues, Divisional Court said on Wednesday as it nevertheless tossed the case.

Northern Artists Perform

Manitoulin choir perform some classic tunes

A virtual choir on Manitoulin Island -- The Island Singers – perform beautiful versions of 'Over the Rainbow' and 'What a Wonderful World.'

Northern Ont. couple sings a French song

Watch the full performance of Albert Theriault and Marie-Jeanne Vezina singing 'Une Fleur a ma Boutonerre,' as seen on CTV News at 6.

Timmins girl has a powerful voice

Madeleine Charbonneau, 11, of Timmins is learning five songs, in five different languages. This one is a Latin American folk song.

Around Ontario

Northern MPP wants action on trucker insurance

Northern MPP Guy Bourgouin is calling out high insurance causing truck driver shortages and closed businesses.

Military start work at Sunnybrook Hospital

Canadian Armed Forces members helping COVID-19 patients inside the field hospital at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have arrived.

Pushing for a new school in Wasaga Beach

High schools in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Stayner are all part of a regional solution to the population growth.

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'Good public health policy': The success of vaccine clinics for Black, racialized Canadians

Front-line workers say it's inequitable that only a few Canadian cities have set up vaccine clinics specifically for Black and racialized residents, when these communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Eugene Anderson receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID -19 vaccine from Carolyne Aremo, RN, at the first vaccine clinic in an African Nova Scotia community, in Upper Hammonds Plains, N.S. on Thursday, April 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Vaccine tourism: Canadians fly south for shot as U.S. demand falls

With COVID-19 vaccine demand declining in the United States, some Canadians facing third-wave lockdowns are flying south to get inoculated, perhaps months earlier than they would be able to at home.

Depression part of daily life for many Black Canadians, study finds

A new study has found that the majority of Black Canadians suffer from 'severe depressive symptoms' due to racial discrimination.

The top doctor who ordered some of the strictest COVID-19 measures in Ontario shares why

The medical officer of health for one of Ontario’s hardest-hit regions explains why he’s enacted some of the strictest measures in the province throughout the pandemic and what he expects to happen in the coming weeks.

Canada may find it challenging to reach herd immunity from COVID-19, experts say

Herd immunity may not be reached in Canada but a return to life similar to that before COVID-19 is possible through immunization, experts say.

Pfizer/BioNTech jab confirmed to protect 95 per cent in largest study yet

The largest real-world study yet of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Thursday confirmed that the jab provided more than 95 per cent protection against COVID-19, but found that the level dropped significantly when people received just one of the two prescribed doses.

Nanos: Canadians expect politicians to take responsibility for pandemic failures

How do Canadians feel about the COVID-19 response? It depends on what province they're living in, according to Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

Why is this Ottawa-designed vaccine system being used in N.S. and not Ontario?

An Ottawa-designed immunization booking system is gaining praise in Nova Scotia for its simplicity and effectiveness compared to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in other provinces.

When will children ages 12 and up be able to get vaccinated? A province-by-province look

Following Wednesday's announcement that Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 and up, provinces are now deciding how their vaccine rollouts will reflect this information moving forward.