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Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Here's what you need to do before you leave your house in a forest fire-prompted evacuation

Thousands of Canadians have had to leave their homes in several provinces over the last few weeks due to forest fires. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your property, both prior to an evacuation and during.

A firefighter directs water on a grass fire on an acreage behind a residential property in Kamloops, B.C., Monday, June 5, 2023. No structures were damaged but firefighters had to deal with extremely windy conditions while putting out the blaze. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

A campfire is seen in this stock image. (Shutterstock)

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North Bay conservation officer named top in Ontario for 2023

A North Bay conservation officer has been recognized as Ontario’s conservation officer of the year.
Sudbury police want to thank Good Samaritan who helped officer with violent suspect

Greater Sudbury Police want to thank a resident who helped one of their officers subdue a violent suspect.

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Speakeasy offers unique nightlife experience in Sudbury

A speakeasy is gaining popularity in Sudbury. It's called the Night Owl and it’s owned by the same people behind the coffee shop Books and Beans.

Drinking water advisory issued for parts of Greater Sudbury

A drop in water pressure because of a broken watermain prompted Public Health Sudbury & Districts to issue a drinking water advisory Thursday afternoon.

Pedestrian seriously hurt following collision with vehicle in Sudbury

One person is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision Thursday morning in Sudbury.

More details released on Laurentian U’s plan to sell land worth $53.5M to the province

On Thursday, Laurentian University gave an update on a plan to sell $53.5 million of its real estate to the province, money that is being used to pay off creditors.

Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

North Bay

Poor air quality forces cancellation of surgeries at Temiskaming Hospital

The Temiskaming Hospital says poor air quality caused by forest fires has led to the cancellation of all surgeries and obstetrical procedures scheduled for Friday.

The Temiskaming Hospital says it is operating in surge capacity mode, and anyone visiting the emergency department should expect delays. (Photo from Facebook)

North Bay conservation officer named top in Ontario for 2023

A North Bay conservation officer has been recognized as Ontario’s conservation officer of the year.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Sault Ste. Marie

Station Mall owners in the Sault quiet about their future plans

The owners of Station Mall in Sault Ste. Marie are keeping tight-lipped about their plans for the former Sears store.

Collision closes Hwy. 17 in Iron Bridge

Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that a collision has closed all lanes on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge

Sault building owner fined $95K for fire code violations

The owner of a multi-residential building in Sault Ste. Marie was fined $95,000 on June 7 and put on probation for a year for fire code offences.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

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Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins

The 30th annual Canadian Mining Expo is underway in Timmins.

Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario.

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Facing evacuations due to a forest fire or flood? Here's what to pack in a grab-and-go bag

While some natural disasters or bouts of extreme weather may require sheltering in place until authorities can restore power to the area, others require residents to evacuate quickly, sometimes in a matter of hours — and if you want to be prepared, you should create a grab-and-go bag.

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Smoky air causes spike in sale of air purifiers in Ontario

As Toronto recorded some of the worst air quality readings in the world this week, many people decided to go to home improvement stores to purchase air purifiers to help them breathe easier.

Residual smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec is seen in the sky above Toronto on June 7, 2023.

Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims.

A computer keyboard is seen in this stock photo. (Alena Darmel/Pexels)

Ontario man says new truck had catalytic converter stolen at dealership

New insurance data shows catalytic converter theft continues to be a huge problem that is showing no signs of slowing down.

According to the Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, theft of catalytic convertors rose 60 per cent over the past year, and a whopping 1,700 per cent between 2018 and 2022. (CTV News Toronto)

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