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Two Ontario sisters fly to Newfoundland after mother loses $20K to romance scam

Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.

Ontario man 'devastated' he owes $18,000 after 2 loans were fraudulently taken in his name

An Ontario man said he feels 'devastated' after learning his identity was stolen to take out two fraudulent loans under his name.

Friends help Sudbury man find a home after living in an encampment

Glenn Thompson packs his E-bike to make the short trip back to the room he’s renting. Just a few short weeks ago, he was living in a tent.

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North Bay Battalion coach to be behind the bench in CHL USA prospects challenge

At hockey practice, every North Bay Battalion player clues in when head coach Ryan Oulahen is on the ice giving instructions.
Pair from northwestern Ontario win $50K lottery prize

A pair from the northwestern Ontario community of Atikokan are celebrating winning $50,000 in a lottery raffle this summer.

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The City of Elliot Lake hosted an NHL pre-season game at the Sudbury Arena after being named Kraft Hockeyville 2024 as its arena undergoes construction. Sept. 29, 2024 (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario)

CTV Northern Ontario journalist Amanda Hicks interviews actress Juno Rinaldi at the Cinefest opening night gala party. September 14, 2024 (Chelsea Papineau/CTV Northern Ontario)

Sunset over Bellevue Marina in Sault Ste. Marie (Bruce Leigh)

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Sudbury

On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend.

Sudbury police release timelines, costs for body cameras for all front-line officers

At its meeting Oct. 16, the Greater Sudbury Police Board will hear details of when officers will begin wearing body cameras.

Three suspected drug dealers arrested in Sudbury raid

Three suspected drug dealers were charged and $14,000 in narcotics were seized during a Frood Road raid on Thursday, Sudbury police say.

Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks.

Friends help Sudbury man find a home after living in an encampment

Glenn Thompson packs his E-bike to make the short trip back to the room he’s renting. Just a few short weeks ago, he was living in a tent.

North Bay

North Bay Battalion coach to be behind the bench in CHL USA prospects challenge

At hockey practice, every North Bay Battalion player clues in when head coach Ryan Oulahen is on the ice giving instructions.

Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks.

West Nipissing schools collect 22,000 lbs. of food for the food bank

Five schools in West Nipissing set a new record in collecting thousands of pounds of food for the municipality’s food bank in a yearly Thanksgiving fundraiser.

North Bay Battalion trade Wakely to Barrie for Moses, two picks

The North Bay Battalion acquired right winger Shamar Moses from the Barrie Colts in a trade for overage centre Dalyn Wakely, the Ontario Hockey League club announced Thursday.

Mattawa man, 51, charged after police seize stolen property

A Mattawa, Ont., man has been charged after police found stolen items, including an off-road vehicle and trailer, on his property.

Sault Ste. Marie

New Sault committee looks to crack down on graffiti

A closer look at preventing graffiti will be looked at in Sault Ste. Marie, after a string of offensive displays by one man, including spray painting anti-Indigenous language and painting over the pride crosswalk.

On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend.

Sault suspect on probation arrested with drugs, knife and $5K in cash

A 34-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie who was wanted for a probation violation was found this week with a switchblade, drugs, a digital scale and $5,170 in cash.

Sault police say a spit in the face sparked Chapple Road weapons call Thursday

Someone spitting in the face of a victim escalated into a suspected weapons incident Thursday in Sault Ste. Marie.

Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks.

Timmins

Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks.

Timmins police board applauds plan to add more seats at Ontario Police College

At a recent meeting, the chair of the Timmins Police Service Board expressed his thanks for the recent news from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Timmins police warns fraudsters using AI to mimic voices of their grandchildren

Timmins Police Chief Sydney Lecky told CTV News that the 'grandparent scam' is one that fraudsters are still using to trick elderly people into handing over their money.

Feds fund mining projects in Sudbury that provide minerals critical for clean technology

Critical mineral projects in Sudbury got financial support from the federal government on Wednesday when the Minister of Natural Resources was in town for the Conference of Mining Regions and Cities.

International mining conference underway in Sudbury

An annual international mining conference is underway in Greater Sudbury, Ont., marking the first time the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Conference of Mining Regions and Cities has been held in North America.

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Rare Monet returned to family more than 80 years after it was stolen by Nazis

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Report suggests decrease in condom use among Canadian youth, lack of safe-sex education

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Pilot dies aboard Turkish Airlines flight, forcing emergency landing in New York

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Two Ontario sisters fly to Newfoundland after mother loses $20K to romance scam

Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.

Ontario man 'devastated' he owes $18,000 after 2 loans were fraudulently taken in his name

An Ontario man said he feels 'devastated' after learning his identity was stolen to take out two fraudulent loans under his name.

Worried about porch pirates? Amazon now offers in-garage delivery across Canada

Amazon has just launched a new service in Canada where delivery drivers can drop packages off directly in garages for those who want to protect their parcels from being swiped by porch pirates.

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No jail time for man who fatally stabbed senior in Vancouver

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