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Sudbury cellphone sale goes wrong

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia.

Muscle dysmorphia is the obsession with muscle size and definition, resulting in distress and a 'significant drive' for muscularity, the study said. Some symptoms include compulsive exercise, specific dieting to build and maintain muscle, use of appearance-and-performance-enhancing drugs and substances and disruptions to daily life. (Timothy/ Pexels)

Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A teen is in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries following an incident in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston Saturday evening.

Greater Sudbury Police Service headquarters on Brady Street in January 2021. (File photo)

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Northern Ont. fire services stress the importance of having an escape plan

Northern Ontario fire services are reminding residents of the importance of creating an escape plan in case of a fire.

Malahat Fire Rescue volunteer firefighters ready their new Freightliner M2 business class truck for duty at the fire hall in Malahat, B.C. Thursday August 22, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Sudbury cellphone sale goes wrong

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A teen is in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries following an incident in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston Saturday evening.

Serious collision on Municipal Road 15 in Sudbury Saturday night

Sudbury police say they responded to a serious collision on Municipal Road 15 Saturday night, which closed the road for several hours.

Power has been fully restored to Sudbury's south end following a collision with a hydro pole Sunday morning

Power has been restored to a street in Greater Sudbury's south end following an early morning motor vehicle collision with a hydro pole Sunday.

North Bay

Northern Ont. fire services stress the importance of having an escape plan

Northern Ontario fire services are reminding residents of the importance of creating an escape plan in case of a fire.

‘It’s a big debut’: North Bay metal band records first album, gearing up to jam at the Capitol Centre

Elsey was relaxing on a beach in Cuba when the COVID-19 pandemic began and be began to think about what he would do in his spare time in lockdown. Cherishing his love of 80s metal music, he decided to form his own band.

'We are all connected': First Nations communities celebrate culture and tradition in North Bay Pow Wow

To the beat of the drum, dancers, young and old, took the centre stage inside the Canadore College gym to perform a spiritual dance. As they danced, they said a prayer of thanks to the ancestors and for healing.

Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money

There will be more ‘lights, camera, action’ coming to the North Bay Area this year. The North Bay region is often called Hollywood of the North. Veteran producer Joel Etienne has another name.

Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay

The 60th annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay and events run until Feb. 11. Organizers said the week is for everyone and that celebrating 60 years means a lot.

Sault Ste. Marie

Northern Ont. fire services stress the importance of having an escape plan

Northern Ontario fire services are reminding residents of the importance of creating an escape plan in case of a fire.

Bon Soo revellers take on the Polar Rush

After a very cold – but well-attended – opening night on Friday, Bon Soo 2023 was in full swing Saturday.

Bon Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday

Bon Soo kick-off Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie, with nine more days of winter fun on the agenda.

Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.

First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history

Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story.

Timmins

Northern Ont. fire services stress the importance of having an escape plan

Northern Ontario fire services are reminding residents of the importance of creating an escape plan in case of a fire.

Applications for Timmins' permanent overdose prevention site are sent

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming will operate the permanent Safe Health Site Timmins upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments.

Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday.

Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

Reptile enthusiast looks to open exotic pet store in Timmins

Robert Boucher of Timmins says his dream of opening an exotic pet store has taken him on a wild journey.

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As E-bikes rise in popularity, concerns over battery fires grow

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have spiked in recent popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires – some of them fatal.

A food delivery worker rides an electric bike in downtown Vancouver, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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)

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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Advocates come together to help sailors stuck for months on tugboats in Quebec port

Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for 11 sailors who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been detained for months in the port of Trois-Rivières.

Two tugboats that have been detained by Transport Canada are shown in Trois-Rivières, Que. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Groups that advocate for seafarers are expressing concern for crew members who are spending a harsh Quebec winter aboard three tugboats that have been stuck in the port of Trois-Rivières for months. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Morgan Lowrie

Drake, Michael Buble among early Grammy winners

Two Canadian pop superstars are early winners at this year's Grammy Awards. Toronto rapper Drake picked up best melodic rap performance for his appearance on Future's 'Wait for U' while Vancouver crooner Michael Bublé won best traditional pop vocal album for 'Higher.'

Tiny wines find home in B.C.'s market, as Canadians consider reducing consumption

Wine lovers have growing options on the shelf to enjoy their favourite beverage as producers in B.C. offer smaller container sizes.

Canada sends military aircraft into Haiti's skies as gang violence escalates

Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence. A joint statement today from National Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has deployed a CP-140 Aurora aircraft to help 'disrupt the activities of gangs' in Haiti.

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China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon

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Justice minister open to amending bail laws, OPP commissioner says change 'needed now'

Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti says he is open to amending bail laws, which have come under increased scrutiny following the shooting death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer.