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North Bay hosts OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball tournament

While fewer teams than usual will be attending, North Bay will still play host to some of the province’s top volleyball teams as OFSAA officially kicks off its 2021 tournament.

With team attendance down, Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) officials split the tournament to half its regular capacity. Nov.26/21 (Jaime McKee/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus

Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.

As COVID-19 cases soar, Sudbury's health unit issues work-at-home instructions

After reporting 47 new cases on Thursday alone, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is tightening restrictions in the area in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Sudbury

Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus

'Culture of fear' at LU when it comes to taking with auditor general, court documents say

Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk said in court documents that Laurentian University has created a 'culture of fear' among its staff when it comes to speaking with her office.

As COVID-19 cases soar, Sudbury's health unit issues work-at-home instructions

After reporting 47 new cases on Thursday alone, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is tightening restrictions in the area in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action

A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.

GOVA Zone changes contact information

The City of Greater Sudbury has changed its GOVA Zone service provider and will have customers call a new number in order to book their rides.

North Bay

North Bay hosts OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball tournament

While fewer teams than usual will be attending, North Bay will still play host to some of the province’s top volleyball teams as OFSAA officially kicks off its 2021 tournament.

Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus

Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action

A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.

Staff at LTC home in North Bay worried about staffing levels: Ontario Nurses’ Association

The Ontario Nurses’ Association is sounding the alarm over what it calls “serious concerns” regarding the lack of registered nursing positions at Cassellholme Home For The Aged in North Bay.

22 Wing CFB North Bay food drive a huge success

More than 4500 pounds of food was collected in three hours in the 11th annual event Thursday morning at CFB North Bay.

Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus

Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action

A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.

Sault Zonta Club launches campaign against gender-based violence

The Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie is launching a social media campaign to highlight the issue of gender-based violence.

Sault Area Hospital fires 13 staff for refusing vaccine, including nurses

Sault Area Hospital said this week 13 employees have been terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, including four Registered Nurses, four Registered Practical Nurses and five support services staff.

Sudbury takes its next step in addressing homelessness

City council in Greater Sudbury has directed staff to get a nine-bed women’s shelter up and running while putting a priority on permanent housing solutions.

Timmins

Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus

Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action

A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.

Timmins police say reports of sexual assault in South Porcupine unfounded

After what Timmins police say was a thorough investigation, officers have determined that allegations of a sexual assault currently receiving significant attention online are unfounded.

Timmins police ID victim of Nov. 17 homicide

The Timmins Police Service has identified the victim of a homicide in the afternoon of Nov. 17 on Mountjoy Street South.

Ontario Museum Association honours curator of Timmins Museum

Karen Bachmann, director/curator of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre, has been honoured with the distinguished career award of excellence from the Ontario Museum Association (OMA).

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Christine and Sean from the Matheson area, who call themselves A Beautiful Crash, perform an original song, Somewhere in Time.

A Morgen Wallen cover from Kapuskasing

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Some Tennessee Whiskey from Cochrane

Here's a great cover from the duo of Estelle Deschamps and John Lemieux from the Cochrane area. this is their version of Tennessee Whiskey.

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Ottawa doctor seeks protection from death threats

Doctor Nili Kaplan-Myrth wants officials to protect health workers who face threats from the public. CTV's Megan Shaw reports.

What could be next for Ont. amid rising cases

Ontario's scientific advisors are looking to Europe to project what could happen next as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in the province.

Parents rally against racism in Barrie-area school

Over 100 people flooded Meridian Place in downtown Barrie on Friday to rally against racism in the classroom.

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Canada bans travellers from southern Africa as concerns mount over coronavirus variant

Canada will be banning the entry of all foreign nationals who have travelled through southern Africa in the last 14 days as concerns over a new coronavirus variant grow.

People line up to get on the Air France flight to Paris at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday Nov. 26, 2021. A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday in reaction to news of a new, potentially more transmissible COVID-19 variant that has been detected in South Africa. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world raced Friday to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled relentless waves of infection on every continent.

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South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province. It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in travelers to Hong Kong and Botswana.

Feds tabling new bill to ban conversion therapy on Monday

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Alberta doctor calls for interprovincial travel restrictions to prevent spread of new COVID-19 variant

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Mounties describe 'fluid mayhem' of active shooter situation in Vanderhoof, B.C.

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