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Sudbury police arrest 16-year-old male in stabbing

A fight between two 16-year-old males in Sudbury escalated to a stabbing and now, one teen is facing charges, police say.

Sudbury police police cruiser. (CTV Northern Ontario file photo)

'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns

Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.

Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada. (Handout)

Highway 11 closed in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile up

Highway 11 in northern Ontario is closed Thursday morning from Highway 66 near Kenogami Lake to Matheson after a collision involving several vehicles, police say.

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Sudbury

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Sudbury police arrest 16-year-old male in stabbing

A fight between two 16-year-old males in Sudbury escalated to a stabbing and now, one teen is facing charges, police say.

Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park

The Ontario government has announced a partnership with three northern communities to operate a provincial park near Elliot Lake.

Anyone who drank tap water in Espanola on Tuesday night could get sick

A problem at the Espanola Water Treatment Plant allowed improperly treated water to enter the system Tuesday night, exposing residents to possible illness.

Car, train collide in Sudbury, two people in hospital in stable condition

Two people are in Health Sciences North in stable condition following a collision Sunday in Sudbury between a train and a vehicle.

North Bay

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Highway 11 closed in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile up

Highway 11 in northern Ontario is closed Thursday morning from Highway 66 near Kenogami Lake to Matheson after a collision involving several vehicles, police say.

Temiskaming Shores man facing criminal threat charge

A 59-year-old man form Temiskaming Shores is facing charges after allegedly threatening someone they know at a local business, police say.

New sculpture coming to North Bay's downtown waterfront

This spring, a new sculpture will be on display downtown near North Bay's waterfront on Memorial Drive.

North Bay woman charged with breaking into hotel rooms with guests still inside

A 32-year-old North Bay woman is facing charges following incidents at a Delaware Avenue hotel this week.

Sault Ste. Marie

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park

The Ontario government has announced a partnership with three northern communities to operate a provincial park near Elliot Lake.

Sault hospital workers picket to press for new collective agreement

Some Sault Area Hospital workers who have been without a collective agreement for more than a year and a half were on the picket line Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie launches municipal government podcast

Podcasts are gaining popularity across all markets it seems, and now they've made their way to municipal government here in the north.

Sault city council wary about cost increase to Downtown Plaza project

Sault Ste. Marie Council is directing city staff to take another look at the Downtown Plaza project after administration asked for a budget increase.

Timmins

Early childhood education students in the north offered free, accelerated, schooling

Four northern Ontario districts are in the midst of a new partnership with Northern College that gave dozens of people access to an accelerated early childhood education program for free.

Police investigate shooting threat at Attawapiskat arena during hockey tournament

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is investigating after a handwritten note containing a violent threat at an Attawapiskat arena was found during a hockey tournament prompting an armed response by officers.

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Highway 11 closed in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile up

Highway 11 in northern Ontario is closed Thursday morning from Highway 66 near Kenogami Lake to Matheson after a collision involving several vehicles, police say.

African community in Timmins commemorates Black History Month

The 'African Community in Timmins' is a non-profit organization made up of African newcomers to Timmins committed to contributing to the socio-economic development of the community.

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Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released

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ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards

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Many Canadians consider turning to part-time jobs if finances worsen, new survey says

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Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam

The family of a 95-year-old Ontario woman tricked into withdrawing $10,000 in the middle of a major snowstorm said it's 'absolutely unconscionable' that bank employees allowed her to take out the money without contacting her power of attorney.

A TD Canada Trust branch is shown in the financial district in Toronto on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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