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Sudbury groups work to preserve Laurentian University greenspace

Two groups have set up networks to protect trails and prime property that is part of Laurentian University.

Sault tourism business ready for a busy summer, despite pandemic

Despite the state of the tourism industry due to COVID-19, a new tourism business in Sault Ste. Marie is looking to the future with optimism.

Ontario appealing $2.1M settlement awarded to Sudbury widow, but wants to keep reasons secret

After not defending the original lawsuit, the Province of Ontario is appealing a $2.1 million settlement awarded to Sudbury widow Faye Campeau earlier this year.

A gavel sits on a desk before the a meeting of the House Justice and Human Rights Committee in Ottawa, Wednesday February 13, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

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Sudbury groups work to preserve Laurentian University greenspace

Two groups have set up networks to protect trails and prime property that is part of Laurentian University.

Federal government provides $2M to create summer jobs for students in Sudbury

The federal government is providing $2 million to employers in the Sudbury area, Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre said in a news release Thursday.

Bricks spill onto Sudbury roadway, snarling traffic

A trailer carrying bricks lost its load Thursday afternoon along the Lasalle Extension.

Ontario appealing $2.1M settlement awarded to Sudbury widow, but wants to keep reasons secret

After not defending the original lawsuit, the Province of Ontario is appealing a $2.1 million settlement awarded to Sudbury widow Faye Campeau earlier this year.

Sudbury police arrest man accused of trafficking a minor

Sudbury police say a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking-related crimes involving someone under the age of 18.

North Bay

Planned power outage May 15 to affect areas around Nipissing, Powassan

Hydro One is advising residents in the Municipality of Powassan, the Townships of Nipissing, Chisholm and Machar, and Loring, Port Loring and District of a planned power outage on Saturday, May 15.

Owners heartbroken as 76-year-old Mattawa chip stand forced to close

A multigenerational Mattawa chip stand that has been open for 76 years is being forced to close its doors because it doesn't meet new fire code regulations.

Police in Kirkland Lake charge 35 people with violating COVID lockdown restrictions

Ontario Provincial Police in Kirkland Lake have charged 35 people in three separate incidents for violating emergency orders in the province aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Cobalt resident, 23, charged with sexual assault

A 23-year-old Cobalt resident has been charged with sexual assault, Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming said Tuesday.

Ontario 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.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault tourism business ready for a busy summer, despite pandemic

Despite the state of the tourism industry due to COVID-19, a new tourism business in Sault Ste. Marie is looking to the future with optimism.

Sault airport gets nearly $9M for infrastructure upgrades

The federal government is providing nearly $9 million to help the Sault airport complete crucial infrastructure upgrades.

Man in the Sault murders his wife, turns gun on himself

Members of the Sault Police Service uncovered a tragedy May 7 when they conducted a well-being check on two residents on Foothill Road.

Suspects remain at large after shooting in Sault Ste. Marie, fled APS and OPP takedown

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said a vehicle has been seized after shots were allegedly fired on Poplar Avenue Tuesday night. Suspects remain at large despite high-risk takedown effort by APS and OPP.

Toronto man sentenced for drug deal gone bad in Sault Ste. Marie

A cocaine dealer from Toronto has received six years in jail for a drug deal gone bad in Sault Ste. Marie in 2020 that left one person dead.

Timmins

Timmins health unit reports 16 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

The area covered by the Porcupine Health Unit continues to struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, with another 16 cases reported Thursday.

Power back on for Hydro One customers in Kirkland Lake area

Hydro One said at 6 p.m. Wednesday that power has been restored to more than 2,000 customers in the Kirkland Lake area.

EACOM in Timmins shuts down after four employees test positive for COVID-19

EACOM Timber in Timmins has voluntarily shut down after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Timmins health unit reports 29 more COVID cases Wednesday; now 123 new cases in the last week

The Porcupine Health Unit reported 29 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six resolved cases Wednesday among residents in the health unit area.

Collection of Indigenous carvings for sale online sparks reunion with artist's family

A collection of wood carvings by an Indigenous man has made their way back into the arms of his daughter. The collection, owned by the Del Guidice family in Timmins for 30 years, was handcrafted by Tobie Mathews in the early 1990s.

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Physical distancing circles return to popular Toronto park

Crews painted distancing circles throughout Toronto's popular Trinity Bellwoods Park for yet another summer to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Iconic Alberta saloon built in 1913 can be yours for $925K

The Last Chance Saloon is listed for $925K and comes complete with historic artifacts, tall tales, ghost stories and no end of lore.

Underwater lot in San Francisco on sale for $90,000

One San Francisco realtor is hoping to cash in on an underwater investment.

Illinois boy builds world's tallest popsicle stick structure

Ellen DeGeneres confirms she's ending her talk show in 2022

Ellen DeGeneres is ending her hit talk show after allegations of running a toxic workplace.

28-year-old pretends to be student for Instagram followers

'Went into full beast mode': Mom punches would-be car thief

NASA's Voyager 1 probe has detected a deep space 'hum'

A new study reveals that NASA's Voyager 1 probe has detected a 'persistent hum' coming from interstellar space billions of kilometres away.

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Kids behind bars: Runaway goats on B.C. highway 'taken into police custody'

Mounties were called in to round up four goats on the side of a highway in Surrey, B.C., this week.

Goats are seen 'in police custody' in photos provided by the Surrey RCMP.

Mother of victim speaks out after video of attack spreads on social media

A disturbing video that appears to show two young females being repeatedly assaulted by a group of girls in Riverview, N.B., is circulating on social media and now, the mother of one of the young victims is speaking out.

Students choosing fifth year 'victory lap' of high school as pandemic interrupts learning

Remote learning, cohorts and quadmesters have disrupted the way students get an education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ontario 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.

What does 'cheugy' mean? The term that took off on TikTok, explained

A new word to describe people who are a bit out of fashion has taken over social media. Like it or not, you might be cheugy.

Northern Artists Perform

Cochrane singer covers a Bryan Adams classic

Mitch Jean, a singer and songwriter from Cochrane who works to help raise the profile of northern artists, covers a Bryan Adams classic.

New Liskeard man covers Bruce Springsteen

Simon Rivard lives in New Liskeard with his wife and three kids. He performs a Bruce Springsteen cover to brighten everyone's day.

A Josh Turner cover from the Sault

Musician Don Discher from the Sault is sending this cover of Josh Turner's 'Long Black Train' to his sister.

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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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.

People wear face masks as they walk in a city park in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Israel fires artillery into Gaza, Palestinian rocket attacks persist

Israel fired artillery and mounted more air strikes on Friday against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip amid constant rocket fire deep into Israel's commercial centre.

Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment

Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.

Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations

Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.

'Tremendous imbalance': Some Indigenous people are waiting years for their status cards

Indigenous people applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status card are waiting years to receive it, even though the government says processing should take eight to 12 weeks.

PM Trudeau cleared, but Morneau broke ethics law over WE Charity contract: Dion

Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act in relation to his involvement in granting WE Charity a federal contract, but former finance minister Bill Morneau placed himself in a conflict of interest 'on several occasions.'

UCP removes Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes from caucus after Kenney criticism

Two MLAs have been removed from the caucus of Alberta's United Conservative Party following their criticism of Premier Jason Kenney.

Ontario extends stay-at-home order for an additional two weeks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that the provincewide stay-at-home-order will be extended for an additional two weeks, saying the move will help deliver the "most normal July and August possible."

Kansas City Southern to scrap CP deal after revised US$33.6-billion offer

Kansas City Southern Inc. says it is terminating its merger agreement with CP Rail after determining that rival Canadian National Railway's revised US$33.6-billion offer was superior.