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First patient dies of COVID-19 at Sault Area Hospital

Sault Ste. Marie's hospital has announced the first death at the facility connected to COVID-19.

A nurse holds a vial containing a patients test swab during a demonstrates of the drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre at the National Arts Centre Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Sudbury man, 54, dies after snowmobile crashes into a tree

A 54-year-old Sudbury man died Jan. 17 while he was snowmobiling near Moose Mountain Mine Road north of Capreol.

Drug bust in Sudbury nets guns, drugs, cash; four members of same family facing charges

Four people from Greater Sudbury – three men and a woman, all from the same family – are facing drug, weapons and other charges following raids at two residences in the city Jan. 14.

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Sudbury man, 54, dies after snowmobile crashes into a tree

A 54-year-old Sudbury man died Jan. 17 while he was snowmobiling near Moose Mountain Mine Road north of Capreol.

Drug bust in Sudbury nets guns, drugs, cash; four members of same family facing charges

Four people from Greater Sudbury – three men and a woman, all from the same family – are facing drug, weapons and other charges following raids at two residences in the city Jan. 14.

Sudbury police nab suspected catalytic converter thief

Sudbury police say they arrested a man in the Donovan for allegedly stealing catalytic converters after officers were called to theft in progress.

Sudbury French Catholic elementary school closes after outbreak declared

A French Catholic elementary school in Sudbury's hospital-area is closed Monday after public health declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the weekend.

Three more COVID outbreaks declared in Sudbury on Sunday, a school and two LTC homes

Public Health officials in Sudbury have declared three more COVID-19 outbreaks, including a French elementary school and two long-term care homes.

North Bay

Reptile Adventure Camp finding ways to keep the community involved

Despite a challenging year due to the pandemic, the Reptile Adventure Camp in Bonfield, Ont. has launched a new adoption program and is looking ahead to the summer.

Steve Featherstone says between March Break, when the Reptile Adventure Camp in Bonfield, Ont. experienced its first full shutdown, and Labour Day, it lost about $37,000 from pre-booked shows cancelations. That loss does not include the revenue from new bookings lost to the pandemic. Jan. 17/21 (Alana Pickrell/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Ontario government launches new support for equestrian businesses

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the horse industry is the latest to receive assistance from the Ontario government.

New stay-at-home order signals trouble for winter tourism industry in northern Ontario

As the province-wide stay-at-home order comes into effect, facilities in northern Ontario say ice fishing hut rentals are way down.

After a busy 2020, The Gathering Place plans to expand in 2021

Despite the many obstacles that 2020 brought, The Gathering Place in North Bay was able to give out more meals than ever before and expand its outreach in 2020, a trend it plans to continue in 2021.

North Bay police arrest parolee and seize weapons cache

A North Bay man is facing weapons and mischief charges after allegedly trying to break into a home early Thursday morning.

Sault Ste. Marie

First patient dies of COVID-19 at Sault Area Hospital

Sault Ste. Marie's hospital has announced the first death at the facility connected to COVID-19.

New app helps police rescue stranded hikers in Sault Ste. Marie

Three people who got lost hiking Jan. 10 in the Connor Road area of Sault Ste. Marie were able to use the 'what3words' app to let police know where they were located.

New Sault addictions clinic seeing high demand in first week

Despite only being open for about one week, a new methadone clinic in Sault Ste. Marie already is showing signs of high demand for its services.

Review could see air traffic control removed from Sault airport

A review by the federal agency in charge of operating air traffic control towers at airports could see Sault Ste. Marie lose its air traffic control service all together.

Canada-wide warrant issued for Ontario man convicted of drug trafficking and assault

The Ontario Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is asking for help in finding a federal convict wanted for breaching his release.

Timmins

Timmins snowmobile trails opening for season

Some snowmobile trails in Timmins are ready for sledders albeit lacklustre snow conditions and pandemic restrictions.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is advising sledders to only ride in their own public health unit districts, coinciding with public health recommendations not to travel to other communities. Jan. 16/21 (Sergio Arangio/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Machine at Timmins airport sterilizes carry-on items to prevent COVID spread

The Timmins Victor M. Power Airport has a new tool to help battle the spread of COVID-19.

Two people from Timmins charged in connection with drug overdose death in 2018

A man and a woman from Timmins are facing trafficking charges related to the drug overdose death in 2019 of a 25-year-old man from Matheson.

Three Cochrane men fined $9,500 for moose hunting violations

Three Cochrane men have been fined a total of $9,500 in connection with moose hunting violations that took place in October 2018.

Northern College supporting students through remote learning

Like other post-secondary schools, the majority of Northern College students are continuing to learn remotely and are not allowed to be on campus without permission. That is why officials say they are making sure those students don't fall through the cracks.

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Canadians leaving big cities at record pace: StatsCan

A new report from StatsCan says more than 87,000 people have left big cities for smaller nearby communities.

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Check out this Ontario's family winter 'COVID Lounge'

A Waterloo, Ont. family has created a mutli-room lounge out of snow.

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Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in drain pipe in B.C.

A Vancouver Island woman is counting her blessings, and her kitten is counting its remaining lives.

Billion-year-old water may help uncover life on Mars

Scientists are hoping water found near Timmins, Ont., that is more than a billion years old, can provide insight into the possibility that life once existed on Mars.

How to express your emotions behind a face mask

A look at how to spread kindness and positivity using our body language -- even when half our face is covered by a mask.

Do's and don'ts for parents when kids are remote learning

It seems students aren't the only ones losing their cool over remote learning.

How to shovel snow safely without getting hurt

As Montrealers dig their way out of the first major snow storm of the season, an expert shows you how to shovel without getting hurt.

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Woman held in police custody gives Vancouver Island jail 4.5-star review in thank-you card

A woman who was arrested and spent several days in police custody in Langford last week sent a homemade thank-you card to her jailers, and even positively reviewed the accommodations at the RCMP cells.

Included in the card was a four-and-a-half-star review of the Langford jail facilities. (West Shore RCMP)

Simcoe, Ont. mother fined $880 for dropping kids off with grandparents for babysitting

A Simcoe, Ont., woman said she's facing an $880 fine for violating the province's lockdown measures.

Ontario hardware store skirts lockdown orders allowing in-store shopping

It was business as usual at the Home Hardware Building Centre in Alcona on Friday as customers walked into the store despite Ontario's lockdown rules.

Second Hard Rock Hotel in Canada announced for London Ontario

The transformation of 100 Kellogg Lane is continuing in a big way with the announcement for a new hotel planned at the site.

OPP reveals how it is enforcing Ontario's stay-at-home order

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has articulated how they are enforcing the provincial government's stay-at-home order a day after the new rules went into effect.

Northern Artists Perform

Elliot take trio covers Stompin' Tom Connors song

Stephane Tellier and his boys, Max and Jeremy, perform an old Stompin' Tom Connors song 'Muckin Slushers' about Elliot Lake miners.

Sudbury's Eddy Pinard sings old Don Williams song

Watch the full video of Sudbury musician Eddy Pinard performing 'I Would Love to See You Again' by Don Williams, featured on CTV News at 6.

Full version of Mellow Lily's first music video

Watch the full music video for Mellow Lily's original song 'Golden' as featured on CTV News at Six.

Around Ontario

Timmins businesses grateful for provincial help

The owners of a jewelry store in Timmins are grateful for provincial financial assistance, but say the process can be tricky to navigate.

All of Ottawa vaccinated by the summer?

The head of the Ottawa Hospital says he’s confident most of the capital can be immunized by the summer. CTV's Jeremie Charron has more.

Toronto ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The city says the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will open as an immunization clinic for specific health-care workers on Monday.

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History won't forgive Trump's transgressions, presidential historian says

Presidential historian Alvin Felzenberg says an update of his 2008 evaluation of U.S. presidents would rank Donald Trump among the worst ever due to his failures managing the COVID-19 crisis and his lack of character.

Surrounded by Army cadets, U.S. President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Man freezes to death steps from Montreal shelter after public health makes beds off-limits

A man froze to death overnight on Saturday just steps from a downtown Montreal shelter where he’d been keeping warm. Public Health had banned the shelter from having clients overnight amid a COVID-19 outbreak.

Ontario looks to expand critical care capacity with addition of more than 500 hospital beds

More than 500 critical care beds will be added to hospitals with high rates of COVID-19 transmission, the Ontario government announced Monday.

'Show Canada the respect': Kenney asks Biden to hear case for Keystone XL

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is urging United States President-elect Joe Biden to reconsider his reported decision to block the Keystone XL pipeline extension when he takes office on Wednesday.

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UPDATED | U.S. Capitol shut down temporarily out of caution over fire nearby

The U.S. Capitol was shut down temporarily on Monday out of an abundance of caution after a fire broke out near the complex, the Capitol Police said, underscoring security jitters days before U.S. president-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

63 residents, 53 staff positive for COVID-19 at long term care home in Barrie, Ont.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms 63 residents and 53 staff members, and two essential visitors have tested positive since Jan. 8. Nine residents have now died in the past 10 days.

Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine supply on brink of exhaustion, first dose appointments rescheduled

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's ongoing effort to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to priority health-care workers and long-term care facilities has been hindered by supply concerns.

Simcoe, Ont. mother fined $880 for dropping kids off with grandparents for babysitting

A Simcoe, Ont., woman said she's facing an $880 fine for violating the province's lockdown measures.

Parole hearing for drunk driver Marco Muzzo scheduled for next month

Another parole hearing has been scheduled for Marco Muzzo, who was responsible for a 2015 Toronto-area crash that claimed the lives of three young children and their grandfather.