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Province expecting bump in COVID-19 hospitalizations in January

The latest modelling is out from the Ontario Science Table and it's showing a bump in ICU hospitalization, even without the Omicron variant.

Residents in Greater Sudbury are taking a another step back in an attempt to get control of the surging number of COVID-19 cases in the city. (File)

Police rescue two people who went missing during weekend camping trip north of Capreol

With some help from the province, Greater Sudbury Police were able to rescue two people who went missing during a weekend camping trip.

Walmart eliminating single-use plastic bags at all Canadian stores

Walmart's move to eliminate single-use plastic bags comes after a pilot project that included an Ottawa store.

Signage at a Walmart store is seen on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

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Province expecting bump in COVID-19 hospitalizations in January

The latest modelling is out from the Ontario Science Table and it's showing a bump in ICU hospitalization, even without the Omicron variant.

Police search for Sudbury area suspect who hitchhiked home after driving stolen truck into a ditch

Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury are searching for a suspect who stole a truck, drove it into a ditch and then hitchhiked home.

Bird sightings delight at Sudbury's Bell Park

Two separate bird sightings at Sudbury's Bell Park have delighted wildlife enthusiasts this week.

Police rescue two people who went missing during weekend camping trip north of Capreol

With some help from the province, Greater Sudbury Police were able to rescue two people who went missing during a weekend camping trip.

Nature Conservancy of Canada protects more than 18 km of Manitoulin Island shoreline

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced Tuesday one of its largest-ever single-property acquisitions in Ontario, valued at $16 million.

North Bay

Northern MPP reintroduces bill for safer winter highways

Mushkegowuk-James Bay NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin reintroduced his private member’s bill Tuesday morning at Queen’s Park to improve maintenance standards for safer winter driving on highways 11 and 17.

Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin November 6, 2019.

New report shows femicide on the rise in Ontario

The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Housing is out with its annual report on femicide and has found it's on the rise in Ontario. There were five cases in the northeast.

More enrolment at NOSM could solve doctor shortage in the north

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities would like to see higher enrolment at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Family of three identified as victims in Strong Township house fire

Police have identified the three victims in the Nov. 29 house fire in Strong Township, near Sundridge.

North Bay police charge man and woman with attempted murder

Two people from North Bay have been charged with attempted murder in connection with an assault on Saturday morning.

Sault Ste. Marie

Northern MPP reintroduces bill for safer winter highways

Mushkegowuk-James Bay NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin reintroduced his private member’s bill Tuesday morning at Queen’s Park to improve maintenance standards for safer winter driving on highways 11 and 17.

New report shows femicide on the rise in Ontario

The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Housing is out with its annual report on femicide and has found it's on the rise in Ontario. There were five cases in the northeast.

Sault paramedics, emergency services undergo suicide prevention training

Sault Ste. Marie paramedics have wrapped up training for suicide prevention, joining a list of other emergency service personnel in the city to do the same.

Love of the game keeps senior curlers playing

Flight delays added to the chaos at Community First Curling Centre in Sault Ste. Marie as teams taking part in the Canadian Seniors Curling Championship waited for equipment to arrive.

Winter storm, snowfall warnings in effect for several communities across northern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued winter storm and snowfall warnings for several communities in the north.

Timmins

Heavy snowfall, staffing shortage present challenges in Timmins

A staffing shortage, combined with significant snowfall in recent weeks, is making it more challenging to clear streets in Timmins.

Heavy snow weighing down tree branches in Fisher Branch. (Source: Dinah Cymbalisty)

Northern MPP reintroduces bill for safer winter highways

Mushkegowuk-James Bay NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin reintroduced his private member’s bill Tuesday morning at Queen’s Park to improve maintenance standards for safer winter driving on highways 11 and 17.

More than just a haircut in Timmins

A recent event put on by the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre in Timmins served several purposes.

New report shows femicide on the rise in Ontario

The Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Housing is out with its annual report on femicide and has found it's on the rise in Ontario. There were five cases in the northeast.

Timmins police investigating after body found

An investigation is underway after the body of a man was found in the backyard of a Timmins apartment building Sunday morning, police said.

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Just a day before the head of Instagram will face questions from lawmakers over its child safety practices, the company is rolling out a handful of new features aimed at making it harder for users, particularly teenagers, to fall down rabbit holes that could be harmful to their mental health.

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'Will haunt me for the rest of my life': Former Sudbury reporter sentenced

A former Sudbury reporter who pleaded guilty to one count of the indecent act of making online child sexual abuse material available to the public learned his fate in a sentencing hearing Thursday morning.

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An original song by Matheson-area performers

Christine and Sean from the Matheson area, who call themselves A Beautiful Crash, perform an original song, Somewhere in Time.

A Morgen Wallen cover from Kapuskasing

This week's song features Kapuskasing-area performer Corey Olford, who covers a Morgan Wallen song called Seven Summers.

Some Tennessee Whiskey from Cochrane

Here's a great cover from the duo of Estelle Deschamps and John Lemieux from the Cochrane area. this is their version of Tennessee Whiskey.

Around Ontario

Ottawa doctor seeks protection from death threats

Doctor Nili Kaplan-Myrth wants officials to protect health workers who face threats from the public. CTV's Megan Shaw reports.

What could be next for Ont. amid rising cases

Ontario's scientific advisors are looking to Europe to project what could happen next as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in the province.

Parents rally against racism in Barrie-area school

Over 100 people flooded Meridian Place in downtown Barrie on Friday to rally against racism in the classroom.

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