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Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running

Ontario Provincial Police responding to a different call March 17 discovered a driver slumped over the wheel in a running parked car on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon.

OPP cruiser file image (CTV News/Mike Arsalides)

Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September

The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2023 summer forecast, and, according to the long-range forecaster, Ontario could be in for some 'hot and soggy' summer months.

A couple relaxes on a dock on Pigeon Lake near Bobcaygeon, Ont., Friday, July 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot

A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.

An officer holds a breathalyzer device in this file photo. (The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck)

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Sudbury

How to deal with residential school denialism

Sean Carleton, an assistant professor of history and Indigenous studies, has two speaking engagements at Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University this week dealing with sensitive topics.

Sudbury police charge 3 with attempted murder in downtown robbery

Three people have been charged in a violent downtown Sudbury robbery that left a 39-year-old man with serious injuries on Tuesday night, police say.

Meals on Wheels in Sudbury raises awareness of community impact, need for volunteers

March for Meals is celebrating its 21st year, a national campaign raising awareness of the important work Meals on Wheels does for the community.

Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units

A lot of buildings in downtown Sudbury are for sale, or are being sold, including a couple of bank buildings, a church and an old school.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

North Bay

One taken to hospital after North Bay duplex fire

One person has been taken to hospital with significant injuries as a result of a fire at a North Bay duplex Wednesday morning, the deputy fire chief says.

Firefighters battle blaze on Rancier Street in North Bay. March 22/23 (Jaime McKee/CTV Northern Ontario)

North Bay police board approves 2023 budget, includes a 10% increase

The North Bay Police Service’s Board approved the police department’s 2023 budget, including a 10 per cent increase compared to last year.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

Sault Ste. Marie

How to deal with residential school denialism

Sean Carleton, an assistant professor of history and Indigenous studies, has two speaking engagements at Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University this week dealing with sensitive topics.

Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running

Ontario Provincial Police responding to a different call March 17 discovered a driver slumped over the wheel in a running parked car on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon.

Sault police seize guns, ammunition, drugs, suspect charged

The Sault Police Service uncovered a cache of weapons and ammunition Tuesday when the executed a search warrant at a residence on Walters Street.

Sault police bringing back auxiliary unit

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is reinstating its auxiliary constable program.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Timmins

Timmins residents share painful stories on day to eliminate racism

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the group called Timmins Together hosted a symposium.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

Northern Ontario police seize $35K in drugs during traffic stop

A 25-year-old suspect has been charged with drug and other offences following a traffic stop by Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming earlier this month.

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Mystery surrounds Markham, Ont. woman who 'disappeared without a trace'

A Markham, Ont. woman who has been missing for nearly three weeks 'disappeared without a trace,' police say.

Missing Markham woman, Isabella Dan, was last seen at her residence on March 3. (York Regional Police)

Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

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Ontario manufacturers to get tax credit in 2023 budget

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Adviser on unmarked graves says some landowners are refusing access for searches

As some private landowners restrict residential school survivors from performing ceremony or searching their properties for possible unmarked graves, a federal minister says Ottawa is open to legislating new protections for the possible burial sites.

Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

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Ontario couple en route to India forced to turn back due to document issue

An Ontario couple's trip to India was cut short over an issue with their visa documents.

Pamela Nazareth and her family are seen in this image. (Supplied)

Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed

A Canadian city has just been named the worst in the country for bed bugs for the third year in a row.

Bed bugs can be found almost anywhere there is fabric or wood from department stores to movie theatres to hospitals. (Orkin LLC)

'Cheap quality': Ontario woman says dresses she ordered online look completely different in real life

An Ontario woman wanted to order dresses online for her and her mother to attend her daughter’s baptism.

An Ontario woman said the dresses she ordered online looked nothing like the photos when they arrived. (Supplied)

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Biden is coming to Canada: Here's what we know about his visit

U.S. President Joe Biden is coming to Canada Thursday evening, kicking off his short but long-awaited official visit to Canada. Here's what CTV News has confirmed about what will be on the agenda, and what key players are saying about the upcoming visit.

President Joe Biden, center, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden greet The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada & Mrs. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, left, during the Summit of the Americas, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says.

5 planets will align in an arc across the night sky next week

Sky-gazers will be treated to a parade of planets near the end of month when Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear together in the night sky.

Federal government allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July

The federal government will give Ukrainians until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program brought in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prince William visits troops in Poland on surprise trip

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AP sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

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Canada needs 300,000 new rental units to avoid gap quadrupling by 2026: report

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