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Highway 11 closed from North Bay to Marten River

A crash on Highway 11 early Monday morning has closed the road in both directions from North Bay to Marten River, police say.

Man hospitalized in life-threatening condition after incident at Calgary pub holding eating contest

Calgary paramedics took a man to hospital in life-threatening condition on Saturday after an incident at the Ship and Anchor pub.

15-year-old dirt bike rider critically injured in collision with vehicle in Huntsville

A 15-year-old riding a dirt bike was rushed to a trauma centre in critical condition following a collision in Huntsville.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

'Milestone' OLG lottery jackpot to be drawn this week

A lucky lottery player will be the winner of a record-breaking multi-million dollar prize on Wednesday.
Sault Kidney Walk participants raise more than $50K

Sault Ste. Marie rounds out the top five cities in the province for the most money raised in this year's Ontario Kidney Walk - raising more than $50,000.

In Pictures

Victoria Brock in Forever and For Always: The Music of Shania Twain at Yes Theatre's Refettorio in Sudbury. (Juan Echavarria)

Counter-protestors for inclusive education at Sault Ste. Marie rally. Sept. 20/23 (Mike McDonald/CTV Northern Ontario)

The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has gone to the dogs – literally. Dog owners brought their beloved pets to the YMCA pool for the annual Doggie Dip fundraiser. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Sudbury

Retired detective turned author releases first mystery novel

A retired Ontario Provincial Police detective in Greater Sudbury recently released his first book – David Lalonde penned the fictional mystery novel ‘Death of a Millionaire: An Inspector Jack Butler Mystery.’

21-year-old charged with stunt driving in Sudbury

A Greater Sudbury driver is accused of travelling 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Radar Road in the city last week, provincial police say.

United Way allocates $100K in community funding to organizations on Manitoulin Island

Friday marked a banner day for two community groups on Manitoulin Island that are still struggling under the weight of the Covid-19 pandemic.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial governments claim they are either owed far less, or nothing at all.

Sudbury police investigating another motorcycle crash

One person has been taken to hospital following the second motor vehicle crash in Sudbury involving a motorcycle in 24 hours.

North Bay

Highway 11 closed from North Bay to Marten River

A crash on Highway 11 early Monday morning has closed the road in both directions from North Bay to Marten River, police say.

Run and walk fundraised hits its stride for North Bay's hospital

More than 500 people in North Bay were up bright and early Sunday morning lacing up their sneakers to run or walk as part of a large fundraiser for the local hospital.

Near North Crime Stoppers thank community partners with formal Gala

Over the weekend, the Near North Crime Stoppers in North Bay held a formal gala at the Davedi Club to thank community partners for their support of the program.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

Nipissing University students pitch in to clean their city streets of litter

As the colder months approach, Clean, Green Beautiful North Bay is hosting the city's biggest community-wide litter pick-up this weekend.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Kidney Walk participants raise more than $50K

Sault Ste. Marie rounds out the top five cities in the province for the most money raised in this year's Ontario Kidney Walk - raising more than $50,000.

Free transit passes for those on provincial assistance in the Sault coming to an end

Recipients of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program will no longer receive free monthly Sault Transit passes.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

Sault Ste. Marie farmers' market reopens with new name, space

Sault Ste. Marie's Mill Market has a new home – and a new name.

Sault Climate Hub holds public rally

Dozens gathered in the Sault Ste. Marie Friday afternoon for a rally on climate change, held by the Sault Climate Hub.

Timmins

Highway 11 closed from North Bay to Marten River

A crash on Highway 11 early Monday morning has closed the road in both directions from North Bay to Marten River, police say.

Public information session raises awareness of the importance of the Hudson Bay Lowlands

Members of Mushkegowuk Council's marine conservation efforts along with other community partners to organize a public input session on the importance of peatlands in Canada.

Wanted northern Ont. woman arrested with drugs, remains in custody

A wanted Chapleau woman was arrested last month during a general patrol by Ontario Provincial Police.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

Timmins hosts bird-watching convention

People from various parts of Ontario are in Timmins this weekend to participate in the annual Ontario Field Ornithologists Convention.

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