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Small business support continues in Sault Ste. Marie

Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, a small business incubator in Sault Ste. Marie continues to help entrepreneurs start and expand their companies.

The “Starter Company Plus” program is offered through the Millworks Centre For Entrepreneurship in Sault Ste. Marie, and it’s aimed at non-students over the age of 18. The centre has helped more than 60 small businesses get off the ground. April 18/21 (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Canadore graphic design students feature work in online showcase

Third year graduating graphic design students at Canadore College in North Bay are highlighting their work throughout their time in school in an online portfolio showcase.

While the school year has been tough for many institutions, it has actually helped the students of the Graphic Design program Canadore Collegeadapt in the way they make their work. Professors believe this will be critical in the job hunt. (Supplied)

Federal government to send health-care workers to Ontario, Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says federal departments and some Canadian provinces are working to send health-care workers and equipment to help Ontario as it battles record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa Tuesday, March 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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Sudbury

Sudbury man experiencing homelessness resorts to living in city park

Camping in city owned parks in Sudbury is not permitted but one man experiencing homelessness says he has no where else to go.

Craig Beddows, 35, is currently living in a gazebo at Memorial park in Sudbury's downtown core. April 18/21 (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Potential high-risk public exposure to COVID-19 at Wacky Wings in Sudbury

Public health officials in Sudbury are advising of a potential high-risk exposure at Wacky Wings and are requesting anyone who attended the restaurant on April 11 between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. be tested.

Fatal single-vehicle crash closes section of Highway 400 near Port Severn

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment closed a section of Highway 400 just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday following a fatal single-vehicle crash.

Sudbury police make arrests at scene of home invasion, recover firearm

Sudbury police were called to a home invasion on Attlee Avenue Friday afternoon where they located and arrested two men attempting to flee the scene in a vehicle.

Chainsaw art by Greater Sudbury man and his family

A Chelmsford man is using his chainsaw to create some unique art. Yves Willard has been carving many subjects for six years now.

North Bay

Canadore graphic design students feature work in online showcase

Third year graduating graphic design students at Canadore College in North Bay are highlighting their work throughout their time in school in an online portfolio showcase.

HOPE's Kitchen co-owners reducing services due to hateful feedback

An outreach hub that serves North Bay's homeless and hungry population is closing its doors.

Fatal single-vehicle crash closes section of Highway 400 near Port Severn

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment closed a section of Highway 400 just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday following a fatal single-vehicle crash.

Northern police join list of departments refusing to enforce shut down orders with random stops

Police services in at least three northern Ontario cities will not be conducting random stops to determine why people are outside their residence during the stay-at-home order. An authority afforded to them by the Ontario government as part of the new stay-at-home measures issued yesterday.

Recognized for decades of work, Mattawa woman receives Victim Services Award of Distinction

After 30 years of work at the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre, Patti Lessard is one of nine individuals being recognized by the province.

Sault Ste. Marie

Small business support continues in Sault Ste. Marie

Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, a small business incubator in Sault Ste. Marie continues to help entrepreneurs start and expand their companies.

Small business support continues in Sault Ste. Marie

Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, a small business incubator in Sault Ste. Marie continues to help entrepreneurs start and expand their companies.

Sault police maintain status quo on COVID enforcement

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says it will maintain its proactive and complaint driven public health enforcement initiative.

Suspicious fire prompts investigation from Sault police

Sault police are currently investigating a suspicious fire in the 300 block of Albert Street West.

Sault police investigate shooting in King Street area

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says it is investigating a shooting in the city’s King Street area after a 27-year-old man was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Timmins

On the farm market in Timmins allows people to shop outside

COVID-19 heath restrictions have tightened up in Ontario, but in Timmins, there is still a sense of freedom on Acres of Dreams Farm.

An early spring has meant Acres of Dreams Farm in Timmins has been able to start offering its open air markets since March. April 17/21 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Government funding comes to Timmins to help create a new programs to help the homeless.

After a great deal of lobbying, Mushkegowuk Council has received federal and provincial funding to develop a new program called 'Firekeeper Patrol' to help Indigenous people in Timmins who are homeless and/or battling addictions.

COVID cases soaring in Timmins area; 27 new cases announced Friday

The Porcupine Health Unit said Friday there are 27 more COVID-19 cases in its coverage area, bringing its two-day total to 52 cases.

Paper and lumber mills in northeastern Ontario get bought up by new company

Several mayors in northeastern Ontario have received word that the forestry operations in their towns will be soon owned by a new company.

Winter weather travel advisory issued for parts of northern Ontario

It may be spring, but Environment Canada has issued winter travel advisories for a pocket of northern Ontario communities Thursday morning.

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Winnipegger's satirical skits earning praise on TikTok

Jill Macyshon has the story of a former Winnipeg grocery store worker finding popularity on TikTok sharing his satirical stories.

U.S. diver finds man's lost wedding ring at bottom of river

A U.S. diver stumbled upon a wedding ring while in a river, luckily for the owner who had been looking for the lost band.

CAF Cyclone helicopter makes emergency landing at N.S. park

A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.

New app shares locations of historical Blackfoot land sites

The app, created by Indigenous Vision, shares the locations of historical Blackfoot land sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming.

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Recalled masks were worn by thousands of Quebec kids; feds say import rule wasn't followed

For months, thousands of Quebec teens and preteens were made to wear masks that turned out to be potentially toxic, made with graphene. CTV has learned that the masks were subject to very little oversight and Health Canada wasn't even aware they'd been shipped to Canada.

B.C. business owner fined, ordered to quarantine after trip to U.S. despite having import licence

A Vancouver couple is facing thousands of dollars in fines after returning from a short trip to the U.S. on business.

Canadian Blind Hockey provides partially sighted, blind people the chance to hit the ice

Maritimers who are partially sighted or blind are getting the chance to play the game they love thanks to a Canadian charity.

'A unique way of communicating': Canadians with autism share challenges, debunk misconceptions about autism

Around one in 66 Canadians are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a 2018 report from the federal government. But autism spectrum disorder still remains poorly understood among Canadians who don't have autism, and the autistic community continues to face challenges that stem from this lack of understanding.

Retro-style Barrie, Ont. house with over 150 showings and 32 offers sells $259,000 above asking

A blast-from-the-past house for sale in Barrie, Ont. sold $259,000 above the asking price after just eight days on the market.

Northern Artists Perform

Moose Factory-based band the Relic Kings

Watch the full musical performance from northern Ontario band the Relic Kings performing their original song 'Stay Tonight.'

An original song from Sudbury

Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company, a psychedelic folk rock band based out of Sudbury, perform their original song, 'Fade Away.'

Sudbury guitar teacher covers Kiss song

Guitar teacher from the Greater Sudbury community of Capreol, Lisa Bertrand, performs 'Hard Luck Woman' by Kiss.

Around Ontario

Arrest made in Bradford hit and run

A woman was hit by two vehicles in January

Ontario brings in new measures for COVID-19

CTV's Dana Roberts has reaction from the mayor of Barrie and a construction group

North entertainment as pandemic rages on

CTV's Tony Ryma talks to Dan Misturada of North Bay Capitol Centre about plans for keeping arts and culture alive as the pandemic continues.

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