Three Sudbury schools dismissed following more COVID-19 cases
The largest school board in northeastern Ontario has announced a handful of new COVID-19 infections that are impacting multiple schools and classrooms.
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Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case
A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.
Two Thessalon residents receive award from office of Governor General
A pair of men in Thessalon are being recognized for providing a safe place for LGBTQ2S+ youth to explore their identities while helping to change social attitudes.
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École Alliance St-Joseph in Greater Sudbury closed due to COVID case
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More than 300,000 COVID-19 cases logged in Ontario since beginning of pandemic
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Bitcoin uses more electricity than Argentina, Norway, study finds
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U.S. approves 1-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
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Canadians rally behind Astorville veteran in need of a new service dog
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Sudbury
Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case
A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.
Double digit COVID case counts in Sudbury for two days in a row
Sudbury's health unit has reported back-to-back days of double digit COVID-19 daily case counts.
Three Sudbury schools dismissed following more COVID-19 cases
The largest school board in northeastern Ontario has announced a handful of new COVID-19 infections that are impacting multiple schools and classrooms.
Sudbury yet to record case of influenza, public health says
Last year 44 influenza cases were recorded in the area, but so far this year Sudbury has zero.
COVID-19 outbreak at Sudbury's Jean Hanson school following multiple cases
Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has declared an outbreak at Jean Hanson Public School on Saturday following three more individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.
North Bay
Canadians rally behind Astorville veteran in need of a new service dog
A retired military veteran and his wife in Astorville are thanking Northern Ontarians and Canadians from coast to coast to coast for helping them raise enough money to purchase a new service dog that will help him with his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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BREAKING | Outbreak declared at Parry Sound McDonald’s, preliminary tests detect variant
Public Health officials declared an outbreak at the McDonald’s restaurant in Parry Sound on Saturday after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.
North Bay entrepreneurs donate new sweaters to those in need
For 19-year-olds Kobe Seguin and Adam Kennedy, giving back to the community was top of mind when they started their new clothing line, Bay Apparel
'It sure is special’: EA Sports adds former North Bay hockey player to NHL 21 video game
EA Sports is honouring a former North Bay hockey player’s legacy in a unique way: the video game giant has added Noah Dugas in their latest video game NHL 21 as a playable character.
A dozen COVID cases at North Bay apartment outbreak confirmed to be highly contagious variant
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has received confirmation from Public Health Ontario labs that 12 COVID-19 cases at a North Bay apartment building outbreak are a variant that was first reported in South Africa.
Sault Ste. Marie
Two Thessalon residents receive award from office of Governor General
A pair of men in Thessalon are being recognized for providing a safe place for LGBTQ2S+ youth to explore their identities while helping to change social attitudes.
Nominations open for Sault Ste. Marie 'Walk of Fame'
The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants to hear from its citizens about who should be recognized with a spot on the city’s Walk of Fame.
Military exercises taking place this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie
The 49th Field Regiment with 33 Service Battalion Detachment Sault Ste Marie will be conducting a training exercise in Sault Ste Marie on Saturday and Sunday.
Sudbury police arrest Sault officer for public mischief after allegedly filing false report
Sudbury police were called to investigate after an officer from Sault Ste. Marie was accused of filing a false report.
Postcard campaign aims to lessen social isolation
Be on the lookout for a special delivery from Canada Post. In the coming weeks, it will be mailing out 13.5 million postcards, one for every mailing address in Canada.
Timmins
Timmins Immigration Program highlights successes matching foreign workers with employers
Building the economy is one of the main goals of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program.
Downtown Timmins looks to evolve with new strategic plan
There are around two-hundred and fifty businesses located in downtown Timmins with over two thousand employees.
Timmins pool to reopen for first time since start of pandemic
For people looking to dip their toes in some warm water in Timmins, the Archie Dillon Sportsplex swimming pool is reopening Monday after being closed since the beginning of the pandemic last March.
Health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID on buses from Toronto to Sudbury, Sudbury to Timmins
Through an investigation related to a positive case of COVID-19, staff at the Porcupine Health Unit has learned there is a high-risk exposure to the public related to the recent bus travel.
Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins
A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.
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Young boy dreams of being the first Black-Canadian in space
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Beading challenge brings First Nation community together
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Calgary figure skater breaking barriers one TikTok at a time
TikTok skating sensation Elladj Balde is on a mission to bring more diversity to the sport of figure skating.
Internet erupts over 'Mr. Potato Head' name change
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Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins
A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.
Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts
Ahead of expected cuts and potential layoffs at Sudbury's Laurentian University, one small program is advocating for its survival.
Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: FN advocate
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'Never lose hope': Chance at permanent residency in Canada opens up for unprecedented number of people
An unprecedented number of people have recently been invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada through a program aimed at attracting skilled workers, following a year that saw immigration numbers plummet during the pandemic.
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Group of friends from Temiskaming Shores perform
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Eddy Pinard sings 'The Way I Am' by Merle Haggard
Watch the full music video of northern Ontario's Eddy Pinard singing a Merle Haggard tune called 'The Way I Am' as seen on CTV News at 6.
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Funding for Indigenous housing in the Sault
The province is providing more than $550,000 to help create affordable housing for Indigenous mothers and their children in the Sault.
York, Hamilton start booking vaccine appointments
Starting Monday, some seniors in York Region and Hamilton will be able to start booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to 'Nomadland,' 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek.'
'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes
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Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss
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