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Northern film industry in full force, Timmins wants 'in'

Film productions are back to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry experts at Culture Industries Ontario North.

Sudbury car dealership celebrates 100 years

Doyle Dodge in Sudbury is marking 100 years in the community. One of the ways it’s celebrating is by supporting local non-profits and charities.

Maple syrup shortage hits the Sault

Some maple syrup producers in the Sault Ste. Marie area say poor weather last season has resulted in a supply shortage.

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Sudbury

Sudbury car dealership celebrates 100 years

Doyle Dodge in Sudbury is marking 100 years in the community. One of the ways it’s celebrating is by supporting local non-profits and charities.

Concerns about fire hazards at homeless encampment in Sudbury

A local businessman and landlord, as well as a non-profit in downtown Sudbury, have had some troubling fire experiences this week.

Sudbury couple wins hospital's 50/50 draw for a second time; winnings near $1M

After winning more than $500,000 in the September draw, a Sudbury couple has won the Health Sciences North 50/50 draw again, this time taking home $476,808.

Sudbury's health unit reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, almost half in Manitoulin district

Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported 62 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, including 28 cases in the Manitoulin district.

Latchford, Ont., councillor resigns after falsely being labelled an 'anti-vaxxer'

A Latchford, Ont., councillor at the centre of a misunderstanding that led the area's only doctor to quit, is himself resigning.

North Bay

North Bay police say a suspect driving stolen vehicle was impaired, rammed police cruiser

A 32-year-old suspect is in custody in North Bay following reports that a vehicle had been stolen from a parking lot on Fisher Street on Nov. 26.

North Bay police cruiser. May 20/21 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Adults get 'F' for physical activity, slow to return to gym

Avid gym-goers in Timmins were eager to return to their usual workouts once gyms reopened, according to local gym manager Tiffanie Veilleux, but she adds that there are still stragglers who are slow to return to their pre-pandemic routines.

More than half a million people accessed food banks in Ontario during pandemic

Feed Ontario released its 2021 Hunger Report recently, and it shows food bank usage is soaring in the province.

Community Christmas Day Dinner back on again in North Bay

Preparations are underway for the annual Community Christmas Day Dinner in North Bay.

Three people are dead following Sundridge area fire Monday

Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police say the bodies of three people have been recovered from the rubble of a fire on Robins Road on Monday.

Sault Ste. Marie

Maple syrup shortage hits the Sault

Some maple syrup producers in the Sault Ste. Marie area say poor weather last season has resulted in a supply shortage.

Adults get 'F' for physical activity, slow to return to gym

Algoma Public Health reports 39 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The pandemic continues to grip the Sault Ste. Marie area, with Algoma Public Health reporting another 39 COVID-19 cases Wednesday evening.

Indigenous land acknowledgment to accompany 'O Canada' in Algoma public schools

The Algoma District School Board is adding an Indigenous land acknowledgment to the morning routine in schools. The policy change was made during this week's board meeting.

More than half a million people accessed food banks in Ontario during pandemic

Feed Ontario released its 2021 Hunger Report recently, and it shows food bank usage is soaring in the province.

Timmins

Northern film industry in full force, Timmins wants 'in'

Film productions are back to pre-pandemic levels, according to industry experts at Culture Industries Ontario North.

Restaurant owners in Timmins face rising food costs

Restaurants in Timmins are doing what they can to keep the doors open as food and production costs continue to rise.

Adults get 'F' for physical activity, slow to return to gym

More than half a million people accessed food banks in Ontario during pandemic

Feed Ontario released its 2021 Hunger Report recently, and it shows food bank usage is soaring in the province.

First Nations hardest hit by opioid crisis, northern MPP cites lack of 'political will' to solve it

Opioid deaths and hospitalization have soared across Ontario in recent years, but reports commissioned by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) reaffirms that First Nations people have been hardest hit by the crisis.

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6-year-old's electrifying pre-game pep talk goes viral

Six-year-old Callan Perks is receiving widespread acclaim over his electrifying pre-game speech to the OHL's Peterborough Petes.

Dec. 2, 1989: McLaughlin elected as first woman to lead NDP

Taking over from outgoing leader Ed Broadbent, McLaughlin became the first woman to lead a major federal party in Canada.

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The answer was still 'yes' even after this proposal went wrong in Texas. The ring was found after a half-hour search.

Canadian casting companies struggling to hire new Santas

Canadian casting companies say they’re having a tough time finding new Santa actors for the holiday season. Heather Butts reports.

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Ontario boy gives passionate pre-game speech to his favourite hockey team

A six-year-old Ontario boy won the opportunity to address his favourite hockey team and video of the passionate pre-game speech has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times.

Alec Baldwin: Key question is who put live round in 'Rust' gun

Alec Baldwin said the only issue that matters in the shooting that killed a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set is how the bullet ended up in the gun.

Tattoo artist in Sudbury helps human trafficking victims heal

Martin Bourgeois says he sees it every day: someone wants to cover an old tattoo or hide a scar on their body with a new piece of art.

Here's what vaccine manufacturers have said about the Omicron variant

As researchers continue to study the new COVID-19 variant Omicron stoking fears around the globe, vaccine manufacturers are issuing guidance on their shots' effectiveness. Here's a look at what vaccine manufacturers have said so far.

Can a child get a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario without their parent's permission?

It's not uncommon to see a teary eye or hear a child wail when they get a shot—but it is rare to see a health practitioner refuse to vaccinate a child because they would not provide consent.

Northern Artists Perform

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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Canadian airports warn of 'chaos' amid new COVID-19 testing rules

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A lone passenger walks through Montreal-Trudeau airport in Montreal, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Paul Chiasson)

Ontario expanding third dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50+ in mid-December

Ontario will be expanding third dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in mid-December, allowing individuals aged 50 and up to get the booster shot.

Winnipeg police will not charge Peter Nygard following investigation

The Winnipeg Police Service said it will not be filing any criminal charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual assaults.

Alec Baldwin: Key question is who put live round in 'Rust' gun

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Expectations of apology high as Indigenous leaders prepare to visit Vatican

As groups of Indigenous elders, knowledge-keepers and residential school survivors prepare to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican later this month, expectations of a papal apology are high.

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