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Acts of kindness help Sudbury family deal with devastating tragedy

Random acts of kindness in memory of a young man who lost his life were felt across the community in Sudbury on Tuesday.

Sault Downtown Association hires private security

Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association is hiring a private security firm to keep an eye on businesses following a spate of vandalism over the weekend.

Porcupine Health Unit to hold pop-up walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics during long weekend

After a long winter, people in Timmins typically look forward to the Victoria Day long weekend to go away camping or to their cottages and have family and friends over for barbecues and parties.

Timmins Mayor George Pirie declared the emergency to the public, Monday afternoon. (Photo from video)

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Sudbury

Acts of kindness help Sudbury family deal with devastating tragedy

Random acts of kindness in memory of a young man who lost his life were felt across the community in Sudbury on Tuesday.

Sudbury police arrest man who robbed two convenience stores using a needle

Greater Sudbury Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with two recent convenience stores using a needle.

Disabled train removed, road reopens in Onaping

Drivers in the Onaping area should expect delays Tuesday afternoon.

Stopping 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination

Monday was International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Someone broke a window at Blind River mayor's office, grabbed a laptop and fled

Somebody smashed a window at the municipal office in Blind River on May 12 or May 13, Ontario Provincial Police said Tuesday.

North Bay

Health unit confirms positive COVID-19 case at North Bay child care centre

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has confirmed that a member of the main site of Garderie Soleil child care centre community has tested positive for COVID-19.

Police charge man with starting fire at Midas Muffler shop in North Bay

The North Bay Police Service have charged a 38-year-old man with starting a fire at the Midas Muffler Auto Repair Shop on Main Street East on Monday.

'This is light-hearted and fun': Competition heats up in North Bay sign war

Following in the footsteps of cities in southern Ontario, North Bay businesses are competing in a sign war by posting witty messages on their signs.

Turcotte’s Chip Stand ready to open again in a new era

Turcotte’s Chip Stand isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the owners of a 76-year-old Mattawa chip stand were devastated when they were forced to close because the old shack can't handle equipment needed to meet new fire code regulations.

'Suspicious' fire closes roadway at Midas building in North Bay

For the second time in recent months, the Midas building in North Bay is on fire.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Downtown Association hires private security

Sault Ste. Marie’s Downtown Association is hiring a private security firm to keep an eye on businesses following a spate of vandalism over the weekend.

Sault police investigate homicide after body found

Sault Ste. Marie police say the investigation into a body found in the city's West End is being treated as a homicide.

Algoma University to study Lake Superior in multi-university partnership

Algoma University will be one of several partnering universities that will be studying the Lake Superior watershed this summer.

Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in hit-and-run investigation

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitoulin Detachment were called to Meredith Street in Manitowaning just before 11:00 p.m. on Friday where a vehicle struck a pedestrian and left the scene without stopping.

29-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after 'altercation' in Sault Ste. Marie

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says Zachery Bisaillon, 29, is wanted for attempted murder following an incident in the 500 block area of North Street just before 10:30 p.m. last night. He is to be considered armed and dangerous.

Timmins

Porcupine Health Unit to hold pop-up walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics during long weekend

After a long winter, people in Timmins typically look forward to the Victoria Day long weekend to go away camping or to their cottages and have family and friends over for barbecues and parties.

Suspect charged in fatal Highway 11 crash that killed a Hearst man

Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with a crash that killed a man from Hearst two months ago.

Victim of northern Ont. marine fatality on Frederick House River identified

Ontario Provincial Police have identified the victim in a tragic incident involving a capsized canoe in Connaught, northeast of Timmins, on Friday.

Timmins declares state of emergency as COVID cases, hospitalizations climb

The City of Timmins declared a state of emergency Monday, and began offering vaccines to people ages 12 and older as the area tries to halt soaring COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins grocery store

The Porcupine Health Unit has declared an outbreak at a Timmins grocery store after four individuals tested positive for COVID-19.

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This massive ship is the largest to ever dock in Halifax

The Marco Polo, the largest container ship ever to visit the Eastern seaboard of North America, arrived at the Halifax port on Monday.

Intense wind gusts send B.C. family's trampoline airborne

Three bear cubs found wandering in Ont. after mother killed

Travel bookings up as Canadians anticipate lockdowns lifting

Travel agents say bookings and inquiries are up as people try to anticipate when COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted.

Message in a bottle could have been thrown from the Titanic

Canadian researchers are investigating the authenticity of a message in a bottle that could have been thrown from the Titanic, but some think it could be a decades-old hoax.

Canadian snowbird stuck with hefty water bill after leak

Caught on cam: Cat chases away coyote in Port Moody, B.C.

Languishing: Pandemic fatigue you may be feeling has a name

Woman who lost both legs in Ottawa bus crash walks 2km

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Fred Sasakamoose, Indigenous NHL trailblazer, details his life in a new memoir

The first treaty Indigenous player in the NHL, Fred Sasakamoose, will tell his story in his own words in a posthumous memoir released this week.

Former Chicago Blackhawks player, and the first Indigenous pro hockey player, Fred Sasakamoose is honoured at the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks game in Edmonton on December 29, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Handcuffing of retired judge by Vancouver police getting worldwide attention

The erroneous arrest of B.C.’s first Black Supreme Court justice on Friday morning has drawn headlines from around the world.

What happens when divorced parents disagree on child COVID-19 vaccinations?

Separated and divorced parents often have disagreements on parenting issues, but the approval of certain COVID-19 vaccines for older children can be a contentious point for parents with opposing views on vaccination, and one that courts may increasingly have to resolve.

Kids behind bars: Runaway goats on B.C. highway 'taken into police custody'

Mounties were called in to round up four goats on the side of a highway in Surrey, B.C., this week.

Students choosing fifth year 'victory lap' of high school as pandemic interrupts learning

Remote learning, cohorts and quadmesters have disrupted the way students get an education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northern Artists Perform

Timmins duo pay tribute to John Prine

Kacey Musgraves and her husband, Chris, hail from Timmins and they call themselves Gibbons Girl. Here's their tribute to John Prine.

From Sudbury, a cover of 'Lean on Me'

Rihanna, who's from Sudbury, sends this cover of 'Lean on Me' to her friends and to everyone at Sudbury Developmental Services.

A Keith Whitely cover from Sudbury

Sudbury's Ivan Brabant, who is anxious to get back on the stage when the pandemic is over, covers 'Brother Jukebox' by Keith Whitely.

Around Ontario

Timmins area struggles with COVID-19 surge

The COVID-19 situation in the Timmins area is so bad that vaccinations are now offered to anyone 18 and older. Sergio Arangio reports.

Canadian Tulip Festival begins

The virtual event brings real life crowds to see vibrant displays. CTV's Tyler Fleming reports.

Can Ontario really have a 'two dose summer'?

The government has said it will need about 11 million doses to meet it's goal of fully vaccinating everyone by Sept. 22.

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Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended another month to June 21

CTV News has learned that the Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month, just days before the current agreement was set to expire.

In this photo taken Sunday, May 17, 2020, a truck from Canada heads to the single open lane heading into the U.S. at the Peace Arch border crossing in Blaine, Wash. (AP / Elaine Thompson)

BREAKING

BREAKING | Defence Minister Sajjan was aware of investigation into Fortin in March, PM says he learned 'weeks ago'

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was aware in March that a military investigation was underway involving Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, several weeks before Fortin stepped aside from leading Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, CTV News has learned. This comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday that he was informed 'a number of weeks ago.'

Canada's COVID-19 vaccination rate likely to surpass U.S. this week

More than 46 per cent of Canadians have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday afternoon, putting Canada on track to surpass the U.S.

Canadians can drive to U.S. for COVID-19 vax and avoid quarantine, Ottawa confirms

Canadian residents are allowed to head to the United States for a COVID-19 vaccine and avoid quarantine on return if they meet some straightforward conditions, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirms.

Quebec to end curfews and open restaurants in late May, reopen bars June 14

Quebec announced a three-step reopening plan that would see the province, from late May to late June, reopen restaurants, bars, gyms and start allowing people to visit each other's homes again. The dates are still goals, but so far the province is ahead of schedule on vaccinations.