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Two of four Ontario party leaders sick with COVID-19

As Ontario's election date approaches, two of the province’s four main political party leaders have tested positive for COVID-19.

Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford, left to right, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca and Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner debate during the Ontario party leaders' debate, in Toronto, Monday, May 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Tenaris shows off results of $137M investment in Sault plant

Tenaris showcased its Sault Ste. Marie operation to local media Thursday as the company continues to upgrade the pipe-making facility.

A closer look at candidates running in Nickel Belt

Six candidates are running to be the next MPP for Nickel Belt, a large riding that spans Foleyet to French River.

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A closer look at candidates running in Nickel Belt

Six candidates are running to be the next MPP for Nickel Belt, a large riding that spans Foleyet to French River.

Supervisor of women's shelter near Blind River charged with fraud

Ontario Provincial Police in East Algoma have charged the supervisor of the Mississauga First Nation Women's Shelter with fraud and breach of trust.

Soo T-Birds ready for battle at national playoff

The champions of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play the best Canadian junior ‘ A ‘ hockey teams in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Bryan Adams announces Canadian tour, here is where he will stop

He's been making hit music for decades and now, Grammy-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams is bringing his newest album on a cross-Canada tour.

Province offering $50K reward in northern Ontario cold case

There is a renewed appeal in the investigation involving a northern Ontario teen murdered in her home more than three decades ago.

North Bay

Soo T-Birds ready for battle at national playoff

The champions of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play the best Canadian junior ‘ A ‘ hockey teams in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

The NOJHL champion Soo Thunderbirds are in Saskatchewan for the Centennial Cup. File photo

OutLoud North Bay building gets a major facelift

A hub for children in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies got a major facelift after working with Giant Tiger and a Canadian designer to give the space a major transformation.

Bryan Adams announces Canadian tour, here is where he will stop

He's been making hit music for decades and now, Grammy-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams is bringing his newest album on a cross-Canada tour.

Province offering $50K reward in northern Ontario cold case

There is a renewed appeal in the investigation involving a northern Ontario teen murdered in her home more than three decades ago.

Highway 11 near South River closed again after another crash

Highway 11 is closed to northbound traffic in the South River area Thursday morning after another crash, the second this week.

Sault Ste. Marie

Tenaris shows off results of $137M investment in Sault plant

Tenaris showcased its Sault Ste. Marie operation to local media Thursday as the company continues to upgrade the pipe-making facility.

Supervisor of women's shelter near Blind River charged with fraud

Ontario Provincial Police in East Algoma have charged the supervisor of the Mississauga First Nation Women's Shelter with fraud and breach of trust.

Soo T-Birds ready for battle at national playoff

The champions of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play the best Canadian junior ‘ A ‘ hockey teams in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Sault retiree wins second prize in lottery

A retired Sault Ste. Marie man has won second prize in a recent Lotto 6/49 draw, lottery officials say.

Bryan Adams announces Canadian tour, here is where he will stop

He's been making hit music for decades and now, Grammy-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams is bringing his newest album on a cross-Canada tour.

Timmins

Soo T-Birds ready for battle at national playoff

The champions of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play the best Canadian junior ‘ A ‘ hockey teams in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

One person sent to hospital after Timmins area fire

The Timmins Fire Department told CTV News a smouldering fire at a home in the city's Schumacher area sent at least one person to hospital Wednesday evening.

Bryan Adams announces Canadian tour, here is where he will stop

He's been making hit music for decades and now, Grammy-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams is bringing his newest album on a cross-Canada tour.

Province offering $50K reward in northern Ontario cold case

There is a renewed appeal in the investigation involving a northern Ontario teen murdered in her home more than three decades ago.

Highway 11 near South River closed again after another crash

Highway 11 is closed to northbound traffic in the South River area Thursday morning after another crash, the second this week.

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