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Northerners help to contain wildfire near Killarney

A group of friends doing work on a camp in MacGregor Bay helped contain what could have been a devastating fire in Killarney Provincial Park.

Community Strong Festival underway in the Sault

A series of marathons are being held this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie as part of the Community Strong Festival.

Protesters at U.S. Supreme Court decry abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Hundreds of protesters descended on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to denounce the justice's decision to overturn the half-century-old Roe v. Wade precedent that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.

People protest about abortion outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Northerners help to contain wildfire near Killarney

A group of friends doing work on a camp in MacGregor Bay helped contain what could have been a devastating fire in Killarney Provincial Park.

St. Jean Baptiste Day kicks off with a Franco-Ontarian flag raising in Greater Sudbury

June 24 is St. Jean Baptiste Day, a day when francophone culture and history is celebrated.

Glencore Onaping Depth project to rely on electric vehicles

Work is progressing on Glencore's Onaping Depth Project, a new ore body deep underground that will replace two other mines coming to the end of production.

Sudbury boutique owner to retire after an 56 years downtown

After an incredible 56 years in business, a Sudbury boutique owner has decided to retire and close her shop.

Law firm 'discontinues' class-action lawsuit against Sudbury hospital

A class-action lawsuit launched on behalf of breast cancer patients at Health Sciences North in Sudbury has been discontinued.

North Bay

Food, beverage and hospitality businesses in North Bay struggle to find workers

While customers are returning to restaurants and hotels, many business owners in North Bay say their staff is still missing.

Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.

North Bay police celebrate Pride Month with new ball cap and uniform patches

If they choose to, North Bay police officers will be sporting new ball caps and Velcro patches on their uniforms for the rest of the month.

North Bay transit riders frustrated as they wait longer than ever for the bus

Buses in North Bay aren't running as frequently as they used to and some riders are upset.

Northern First Nation nursery school turns bear encounter into learning opportunity

A close encounter with a bear at a northern Ontario First Nation nursery school turned into a good learning experience for the children.

Sault Ste. Marie

Community Strong Festival underway in the Sault

A series of marathons are being held this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie as part of the Community Strong Festival.

Sault Canal Visitor Centre opens

A new visitor centre at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is officially open.

Sault police crack down on cars with tinted windows

Sault Ste. Marie police, working with the Ontario Provincial Police, recently ticketed 20 drivers in a window tint enforcement campaign.

Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.

Artists put finishing touches on Summer Moon Festival murals

The Summer Moon Festival in Sault Ste. Marie is underway, as are some public art displays that decorate parts of the downtown.

Timmins

Rise in threats to politicians an attempt 'to undermine democracy': Northern MP

Veteran New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is weighing in on the soaring number of threats to politicians that has Parliamentary security on high alert.

While it’s important for the public to hold politicians accountable and express criticisms, particularly during a global pandemic, many politicians have been reporting an increasing flood of violent threats, personal insults and intimidation.

Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.

Northern communities under thunderstorm watch

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for communities in the farther north areas of northeastern Ontario.

Northern First Nation nursery school turns bear encounter into learning opportunity

A close encounter with a bear at a northern Ontario First Nation nursery school turned into a good learning experience for the children.

Proper fire separation spares Timmins motel from bigger blaze

An 'accidental' fire caused the evacuation of a Timmins motel early Thursday morning, police say.

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U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes prevented a tragedy at the swimming world championships, rescuing artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez after she sank motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine.

'He is a very dangerous man': Victim’s family speaks out after high risk offender released from prison

Christopher Watts, the man convicted in the 2001 death of a teen at Puslinch Lake, has been released from prison. Kingston Police say he's been deemed a "high risk offender" and may pose a risk to the community.

Liberal-NDP agreement changed political dynamics on Parliament Hill

A confidence-and-supply agreement reached between the Liberals and NDP three months ago changed the dynamic of the House of Commons, even in a parliamentary sitting that will mainly be remembered for the axing of another Conservative leader, and the further polarizing of Canadian politics by a convoy against pandemic restrictions.

ER doctor offers tips on how to stay out of the hospital this summer

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New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city

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Is Canada heading into a recession? This is what you need to know

As gas prices and food costs continue to escalate and another interest rate hike is expected next month, many Canadians are wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare for a possible economic downturn.

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This is how much the 'Eco Mode' button actually saves you on gas

Experts are divided on whether the 'Eco Mode' button will save drivers money on gas.

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Swimming pool owners facing chlorine shortages and higher prices this summer

Supply chain issues are leading to shortages of some pool chemicals, including liquid chorine, that many people rely on to kill germs and bacteria and to keep water sparkling clean.

A woman enjoys a swimming pool in this file photo. (Pixabay / Pexels)

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Commonwealth falls short of condemning Russia as Trudeau prepares for G7

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to the G7 summit in Germany on Saturday without a consensus from the Commonwealth to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but with a chorus of countries calling for help to overcome the fallout of the war.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to questions as Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly and Ralph Goodale, High Commissioner for Canada in Great Britain, right, look on during the closing news conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, Saturday, June 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Protesters at U.S. Supreme Court decry abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage'

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in nearly 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

Tear gas used to disperse protesters outside Arizona Capitol building, officials say

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion, protesters and supporters of the ruling gathered at the high court's building in Washington, D.C., and in other cities nationwide.

Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

With war, Kyiv pride parade becomes a peace march in Warsaw

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Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

Child labour remains an increasing source of Canada’s everyday products: NGO

Many Canadians remain unaware of the involvement of forced child labour in the products they buy, according to non-profit agency World Vision Canada.

Norway shaken by attack that kills 2 during Pride festival

A gunman opened fire in Oslo's nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an 'Islamist terror act' during the capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival.