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Two crashes take out hydro poles in Sudbury overnight

It was a busy night for power repair crews in Greater Sudbury after two crashes take out hydro poles in different parts of the city.

Over 20 employees from Greater Sudbury Utilities were put through several rescue drills as part of safety training. May 31/19 (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV Northern Ontario)

Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows

A new report released by the office of Ontario's Chief Coroner suggests deaths among incarcerated populations have “risen dramatically” in recent years, painting a picture of a criminal justice system that is struggling to deliver on basic human rights.

An inmate can be seen inside a segregation cell at the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston, Ont., on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. THE CANADIAN/Lars Hagberg

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

Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.

Service Ontario office in Kingston, Ont., on March 23, 2016. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press)

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Two crashes take out hydro poles in Sudbury overnight

It was a busy night for power repair crews in Greater Sudbury after two crashes take out hydro poles in different parts of the city.

Sudbury, Ont., university looks to reopen its Olympic-sized pool

Sudbury’s Laurentian University announced Tuesday it would take the next steps in the hopes of reopening its pool.

Sudbury senior honoured for decades of volunteer work

Reijo Viitala, a long time volunteer at Finlandia Village in Sudbury, has been honoured with a provincial award.

Take Me Home Tuesday: Donny

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, we are featuring a three-year-old pup that was transferred to the Sudbury SPCA shelter from another centre.

Sudbury school board makes decision on drag event

After putting the brakes on a planned event involving high-profile drag queens at a Sudbury high school two weeks ago, the Rainbow District School Board has made a final decision about it.

North Bay

Saturday basketball games in North Bay to raise racism awareness, raise money for BIPOC bursary

Nipissing Lakers’ annual anti-racism basketball games are back this weekend when the men’s and women’s teams take to the court against the Laurentian Voyageurs.

The ‘With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change’ games help raise funds for a university bursary for deserving Black, Indigenous, and other students of colour while also raising awareness about the racism marginalized minorities face. (Eric Taschner/CTV News)

Take Me Home Tuesday: Donny

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, we are featuring a three-year-old pup that was transferred to the Sudbury SPCA shelter from another centre.

North Bay's iconic gateway arch undergoing facelift

If you noticed North Bay's iconic gateway arch is missing, there's no cause for alarm. The famous landmark was removed from Lee Park on Monday for maintenance.

Soaring demand at Canadore College’s student food bank

Demand at Canadore College's student food bank is increasing as some college students are finding it hard to pay all of their expenses.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Sault Ste. Marie

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.

Take Me Home Tuesday: Donny

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, we are featuring a three-year-old pup that was transferred to the Sudbury SPCA shelter from another centre.

Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute

Charges are being laid for the third time in connection with an ongoing dispute between northern Ontario neighbours, police say.

Cocaine, fentanyl seized and three charged in Espanola drug bust

Two suspected drug dealers from northern Ontario, including one who was already wanted by police on Manitoulin Island, are facing charges after police raided a home in Espanola last week and seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Sault residents could be facing hefty tax increase

Residents of Sault Ste. Marie could be looking at a nearly six per cent municipal tax increase this year.

Timmins

Take Me Home Tuesday: Donny

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, we are featuring a three-year-old pup that was transferred to the Sudbury SPCA shelter from another centre.

Three-year-old Donny loves people, toys and food (Ontario SPCA Sudbury and Districts Animal Centre)

Temiskaming OPP issues scam warning after receiving numerous complaints

Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming say they have received numerous calls about attempted fraud cases this month and are reminding residents to be cautious.

Preston Pablo of Timmins receives three Juno Award nominations

Preston Pablo, 21, of Timmins is a singer, songwriter and musician who's been nominated for three Juno Awards.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Moosonee woman charged with assaulting young person

A 35-year-old Moosonee woman is facing criminal charges after police responded to a young person's call about an assault earlier this month.

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

Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.

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

A new Consumer Debt Report by the Canadian Counselling Society has found that many Canadians are pessimistic about their 2023 finances.

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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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Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia

In this photo provided by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, its members search for a radioactive capsule believed to have fallen off a truck being transported on a freight route on the outskirts of Perth, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.(Department of Fire and Emergency Services via AP)

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Alberta First Nation signing child welfare agreement with feds without the province

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