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Camp sites reopen across the northeast

As Ontario moved to phase one of re-opening on June 11, an RV campground in Sudbury is now welcoming back transiet campers.

Carol Campsite owner Armand Charbonneau tells CTV since transient sites were allowed to open Friday he's been getting calls to book sites. June 12/21 (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Timmins man with Autism uses exercise to challenge himself and help others

For the past couple of years, Michael Thoerner of Timmins has been on a path to learn new ways of improving his health and general well-being.

Michael Thoerner of Timmins enjoys walking, running and now cycling. He's signed up for the Great Cycle Challenge as a way of paying back for all the help he's received along the way on his health journey. His coach, Lisa Tremblay of Discover Fitness/Discover Performance said she's humbled by his perseverance despite his obstacles. June 12/21 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Alpaca farm owners looking for a buyer

After nearly 20 years the owners of Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Bruce Mines have decided it’s time to say goodbye. They have put the farm up for sale, and they’re hoping whoever purchases their business will take it to the next level.

Robert and Denise Martel have been raising alpacas on the Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Bruce Mines for the last 19 years, and although they enjoy farm life, they have decided to put their business up for sale. June 12/21 (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Camp sites reopen across the northeast

As Ontario moved to phase one of re-opening on June 11, an RV campground in Sudbury is now welcoming back transiet campers.

Pop-up rally in support of striking Vale workers

There was a peaceful gathering at the corner of Lasalle and Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury early Saturday. Many motorists honked for those attending a pop-up rally in support of the Steelworkers 6500 while they are on strike.

Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury

Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.

Home Instead is teaming up to help a northern organization that provides end-of-life care

June is Seniors Month and Home Instead -- a company that provides caregivers for people in Sudbury and the north -- is helping Nipissing Serenity Hospice with a fundraising campaign.

What to know as Greater Sudbury enters first stage of province’s reopening plan

As Ontario enters the first part of the three-stage reopening plan, Greater Sudbury is outlining exactly what that means for residents in the city.

North Bay

North Bay police officer recognized for helping city's homeless

A North Bay police officer is being recognized by the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) for his charitable work helping the city's most vulnerable people.

Const. Matt Parker of the North Bay Police Service has been instrumental in supporting the less fortunate in the city through his work of getting food to the homeless along with partners at Rebuilt Resources. June 11/21 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Golf memberships at some courses in the north at an all time high

Golf is one of the few sports people in Ontario can play under the provincial government's COVID-19 restrictions, and soaring membership at northern courses show how many people are taking advantage.

Young offender in North Bay charged following Thursday afternoon standoff

A young offender has been charged in connection with a standoff Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road in North Bay.

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit calls for vigilance as Ontario begins reopening

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is calling for safety to be top of mind as the province begins to reopen Friday.

North Bay police dealing with an incident on Ski Club Road

Few details are available, but the North Bay Police Service is dealing with an incident Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road.

Sault Ste. Marie

Alpaca farm owners looking for a buyer

Sault Ste. Marie sees demand for building permits soar as city's construction season kicks off

The building and construction season has arrived in the Sault with a bang. Sault Ste. Marie says it has issued 500 building permits so far this year, far more than the 367 it issued at the same time in 2020.

Province announces plans to upgrade 20km of Highway 17B in Garden River

The Ontario government has announced plans to complete paving and other work along a 20-kilometre stretch of Highway 17B in Garden River First Nation.

Algoma University and Northern College to offer new computer course

With the aim of growing the computer science talent pool in northeastern Ontario, Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie and Northern College in Timmins are offering a new dual credential program.

Feds eyeing Canada-U.S. land border reopening

As the province prepares to reopen, the Canada-U.S. border is still closed, but after consultations with border city mayors, including the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa is looking at re-opening of land crossings.

Timmins

Timmins man with Autism uses exercise to challenge himself and help others

For the past couple of years, Michael Thoerner of Timmins has been on a path to learn new ways of improving his health and general well-being.

Northern mayors want lockdown to end for smaller towns in Porcupine area

Mayors of towns along the Highway 11 corridor in the Porcupine region agree that lockdowns are the right move for COVID hot spot areas.

Kashechewan in crisis as COVID-19 spreads among young people, overwhelming community resources

A humanitarian crisis is quickly overwhelming the remote community of Kashechewan, a northern Ontario First Nation on the coast of James Bay.

Porcupine Health Unit extends lockdown for another two weeks

With the high COVID-19 caseload in the Timmins area -- more than 50 new cases were announced Thursday -- the medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit is extending the current pandemic lockdown until June 24.

Driver flees the scene after collision involving truck and motorcycle in Timmins

A 36-year-old man from Timmins is facing impaired driving and other charges after a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided Wednesday evening.

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Theodore Tugboat pushes into uncharted waters after sale

Todd Battis reports as the Theodore Tugboat replica that became a staple of the Halifax Harbour sets sail for its new home.

'I'm gonna die': U.S. diver says he was swallowed by whale

A man diving for lobsters in Cape Cod, says he was swallowed by a humpback whale, which eventually spit him out.

Queen marks official birthday at traditional military parade

CTV News' Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen explains the significance of the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Angry elephant attacks truck with a shocked driver inside

A supply truck driver got the shock of a lifetime when an elephant attacked his vehicle. The man was rescued safety.

Don't do the TikTok 'dry scoop challenge': health experts

Health experts are warning people to stay away from TikTok trend called 'dry scooping' that's left some participants in the hospital.

Alta. couple gets huge bill after their postal code changes

Pregnant woman's car flips over during pursuit in Ark.

Inside a $4M, life-sized dollhouse up for sale in B.C.

A flamboyant dollhouse-like home, complete with a ferris wheel and miniature train is up for sale in White Rock.

Fans delighted as long-delayed Euro Cup finally kicked off

The world's soccer fans finally got something to cheer about as the long-delayed 2020 Euro Cup finally kicked off. Todd Battis reports.

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The Vegas Golden Knights have more Quebec-born players than the Montreal Canadiens

On Monday, at 9 p.m. the Montreal Canadians will start the semifinals against the Las Vegas Golden Knights: a desert-state team with more Quebec-born players that the province’s own team.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game-winning goal following overtime NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets, in Montreal, Monday, June 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Rare sighting: Hungry, determined bear climbs into bird's nest

Ken MacDonald spends a lot of time looking way up into the trees, watching birds.

'I, Ben Miljure, am an Indigenous man': Kamloops tragedy a moment of truth for CTV News journalist

CTV News reporter Ben Miljure struggled to maintain his composure during a recent report on the Kamloops residential school tragedy. The incident inspired him to reveal a side of himself he has never shared publicly.

This is how much tuition at the University of Toronto would cost you in 1917

Post-secondary education in Canada isn’t cheap, and an archived tuition receipt from over 100 years ago shows just how much prices have increased since then.

Don Martin: Teflon Trudeau dodges trouble with a gift from the Greens

Having Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin quit the Greens over Middle East political differences helped change the channel on a bad news day for the Liberal government, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.

Northern Artists Perform

Sudbury crooner covers a song from the 1930s

Here's a tune from the 1930s called 'Deep River Blues' performed by Gus Richard from the Sudbury community of Azilda.

Sudbury musician's collab of Rush cover

Sudbury musician Julio Falcao collaborates with friends from Toronto and Brazil to perform a rock and roll classic from Rush.

A Jason Isbell cover from Greater Sudbury

Here's a Jason Isbell cover from David Mcnab in Greater Sudbury. McNab said it's one of his favourites to perform live.

Around Ontario

London multi-faith march

Thousands took part in a march to end hatred in London, in a response to a Muslim family that was attacked last weekend. Bryan Bicknell reports.

How the Give65 campaign helps North Bay hospice

CTV's Tony Ryma talks to Nikki Sage of Home Instead about the benefits of aging in place and how Give65 will help Nipissing Serenity Hospice

Patios prove popular as Ottawa begins to reopen

Restaurants celebrate a new beginning, with a brisk business starting with Step One. CTV's Christina Succi reports.

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'Taken too soon': Funeral service held for London, Ont. family killed in vehicle attack

Hundreds gathered in London, Ont. on Saturday at the public funeral for four members of a Pakistani-Canadian family who were killed in an attack that police have called a hate crime. The public was invited to join in celebrating the lives of Talat Afzaal, 74, her son Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, and their 15-year-old daughter Yumnah Salman.

'We want to feel safe, we want to feel loved'; Muslim community mourns as Afzaal family buried

As the procession left O'Neil Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, Londoners were there, wearing purple ribbons, and putting their hands over their hearts

RCMP officer, 26, killed during Sask. traffic stop

Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head RCMP detachment was killed while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.

Ontario shortens AstraZeneca dose interval to eight weeks

Ontarians who received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to get their second dose after eight weeks with informed consent.

Trudeau, Biden talk reopening Canada-U.S. border at G7 summit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden talked about the border between their two countries today while both are in England for an international leaders' summit.

China up for discussion at G7 Leaders' Summit, but also back home in Canada

The thorny issue of how to handle increasing competition and aggression from China came up as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries gathered Saturday in an English seaside resort, although it remains to be seen how far they will go in standing up for human rights.

Alberta launches COVID-19 vaccination lottery with three $1 million prizes

Premier Jason Kenney took to Twitter Saturday evening to launch Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccination lottery to help incentivize people to get immunized and drive the push to the next reopening stage.

'Pick a Sunday:' Indigenous leaders ask Catholics to stay home, push for apology

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services.

Police arrest 1 of 2 in Austin mass shooting that wounded 14

Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for another after a mass shooting on a crowded downtown Austin street left 14 people wounded early Saturday, two of them critically.