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More than 45,000 trees to be planted in Sudbury

Do you have room for 500 trees on your property? A new program may be for you.

The 50 Million Tree program is offered by Forests Ontario, a non-profit tree-planting organization that provides financial and technical assistance to landowners who wish to plant a minimum of 500 trees. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News)

During National Police Week, Timmins police highlight how the career has changed

'Working together to keep communities safe' is the theme of this year's National Police Week.

In the past 25 years, Timmins Police Insp. Richard Blanchette has risen through the ranks, from constable to inspector. During National Police Week, a seven-day public awareness campaign, he talks about some of the changes he's seen throughout his career. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News).

Province implementing amber-red light system on school buses starting 2022

Amber lights are coming to Ontario school buses in time for the start of school in 2022. The provincial government has passed Bill 246, a bill more commonly known as the Safer School Buses Act.

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More than 45,000 trees to be planted in Sudbury

Do you have room for 500 trees on your property? A new program may be for you.

Hundreds take part in Sudbury's first drive-thru vaccine clinic

Close to 800 people showed up on Monday as Primacy Medical Centre held its first drive-thru vaccination clinic. The clinic was by appointment only as most, if not all, were given their first shot of the Moderna vaccine.

Manitoulin Island suspect was armed and dangerous, OPP says

While not expanding on details of what triggered the incident, the Ontario Provincial Police said Monday that an emergency alert was sent out on the weekend because a suspect they were seeking was considered armed and dangerous.

Sudbury firefighters quickly contain garage fire, protect neighbouring homes

Sudbury Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell is asking the public to say away from the Laval Street area following a garage fire in the city's South End neighbourhood Monday morning.

Power restored after widespread outage in Sudbury, short interruptions expected Monday

Greater Sudbury Hydro says some customers may experience short power interruptions Monday following a widespread outage Sunday night.

North Bay

Province implementing amber-red light system on school buses starting 2022

Amber lights are coming to Ontario school buses in time for the start of school in 2022. The provincial government has passed Bill 246, a bill more commonly known as the Safer School Buses Act.

Man accused of North Bay murder denied second chance at bail after breaching release conditions

A 20-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in a stabbing on New Year's Day in North Bay has been denied a second chance at bail after breaching the conditions of his release within hours.

North Bay police charge two more people in connection with April 27 home invasion

An 18-year-old man and a young offender have been charged in connection with an April 27 home invasion on Cedar Heights Road in North Bay.

Temiskaming Shores man charged with arson, disregard for human life

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one man with arson after a 'suspicious' fire at a triplex in Temiskaming Shores.

Unlawful gathering leads to charges for six people near Sundridge

Ontario Provincial Police have charged six people in South River, near Sundridge and south of North Bay, for holding an illegal gathering.

Sault Ste. Marie

Man, woman in the Sault charged in hatchet attack

A 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged in connection with a May 7 hatchet attack that sent one victim to hospital.

A 27-year-old man has been charged with defamatory libel following an investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. (File)

Police say organizers of anti-lockdown rallies in the Sault face $10K fines

Three people in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged with organizing an illegal gathering and could face fines up to $10,000.

Sault residents look to entertain, help community in second locked down Mother's Day

Several Sault residents and even the local symphony are looking to brighten the moods of families, who themselves are spending the second Mother's Day under lockdown.

Blue Jays to help Blind River, Ont. complete ball field improvements

Blind River, Ont. is one of 14 municipalities nationwide to receive funding through the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams program, which will help it condense a near decade-long project to just this summer.

Vaccinations in Algoma behind province, still on track to meet targets

Timmins, North Bay and Sudbury have all lowered their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, to at least 50 and older, but the same can't be said for the Sault.

Timmins

During National Police Week, Timmins police highlight how the career has changed

'Working together to keep communities safe' is the theme of this year's National Police Week.

COVID-19 spread continues in Timmins area with 13 new cases Monday, 33 reported over the weekend

The alarming upward trend in COVID-19 spread in the Timmins area continued Monday, with the Porcupine Health Unit reporting 13 more cases.

Eco experts encourage Canadians to let lawns grow this month

Lawn owners are welcome to slack on their lawn care this month, dubbed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as 'Slow Mow May.'

Timmins trail cleanup brings community support

The spring melt is uncovering all of the garbage improperly tossed along and around local trails.

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Living Space in Timmins

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is advising of a potential exposure at the Living Space in Timmins on May 1 and May 2. Testing is currently being offered to all guests and staff at the 21 Cedar Street North location.

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Pascal Siakam gifts his mom a new home for Mother's Day

Video shows the Toronto Raptors star surprising his mom on Mother's Day.

Want to roam Toronto as a raccoon? There's a game for that

A new video game will let its users roam Toronto neighbouroods as a raccoon.

Tribute to health-care workers from the Royal Canadian Mint

Annie Bergeron-Oliver has the story of how the Royal Canadian Mint is sharing its appreciation for Canada's health-care workers.

Meet the two-year-old biking prodigy making waves in B.C.

Kashius Weme is no ordinary two-year-old, he can often be found at the local bike park flying off dirt jumps with kids 5-times his age.

Edmonton nurse retires after 50-year career

Bottled message written in grief discovered after four years

There's a tapioca pearl shortage for bubble tea in Canada

A shortage of tapioca pearls in Canada has many bubble tea businesses scrambling. Vanessa Lee on how the Suez Canal blockage played a role.

Britain's first hijab-wearing firefighter blazing own path

Que. woman creates escape room-style games during pandemic

Northern Artists Perform

Blind River trio performs 'I Knew Her When'

Women In Song, a trio of female performers from Blind River, Ont., performs a song dedicated to people and families living with Alzheimer's.

A song for Mother's Day

Terry Rosicki, a musician and songwriter in Kirkland Lake, wrote this song in memory of his late mother. It's called 'My Momma's House.'

A Tears for Fears cover from Cobalt

Mandy Mae Minderlein from Cobalt has a cover of a great old song. She's covering the 1980s hit 'Mad World' by Tears for Fears.

Around Ontario

Free COVID-19 counselling sessions in Timmins

A counselling centre in Timmins is offering free services to people of all ages who might be struggling with the impact of COVID-19.

Making Orillia a ‘greener’ place to live

A young Orillia woman has a mission to make her city a greener one.

Moderna arrives at Ottawa pharmacies

Demand is high for appointments as Moderna arrives at select pharmacies in Ottawa. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.

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Military report details 'horrifying' conditions at two Toronto long-term care homes

The Canadian military claims that more than two dozen residents at a Toronto long-term care home died due to dehydration prior to their arrival amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic while feces and vomit were reportedly found on the floors and walls of another, according to a newly obtained report.

Crosses are displayed outside the Camilla Care Community centre marking the deaths of multiple people that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadian couple stuck in India after travelling to adopt baby girl

Hari Gopal and Komal Garg have been stuck in India since Canada banned flights from the country as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19 infections.

Queen re-emerges to outline U.K. government's new agenda

Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday makes her first public appearance since the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philip, to open a new session of the United Kingdom's parliament.

Ontario's stay-at-home order will likely be extended into June to avoid fourth COVID-19 wave

Ontario has been advised to 'stay the course' with the province's pandemic restrictions, which could see the stay-at-home order extended until June.

Woman accused of using bear spray to abduct Ottawa newborn on Mother's Day

A Quebec woman is facing charges after allegedly breaking into the Ottawa home of a new mother and using bear spray on the occupants before abducting an eight-day-old infant.

Federal public health agency doesn't know how many Canadians have received COVID-19 vaccines abroad

Amid a push to have as much of the Canadian population vaccinated as quickly as possible, the federal public health agency says it doesn't know how many Canadians have received COVID-19 vaccines in other countries.