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Saultites keep digging as the snow keeps falling

Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather.

Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediate term, two government sources tell CTV News.

Man fined $10K for abandoning homemade barge in Lake Nipissing

A man from Lavigne, Ont., has been fined $10,000 for abandoning a homemade barge in Lake Nipissing.

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Red hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team enjoying fast start to season

The red-hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team are off to a flying start in regular season play as their quest continues for their first McCaw Cup.
Sudbury family donates $1M to Health Sciences North Foundation

Di Brina Family Holdings announced Thursday it is donating $1 million to the Health Sciences North Foundation.

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Murder By Appointment is putting on Grinched a spoof on a beloved holiday classic. (Murder By Appointment)

North Bay Santa Claus Parade. Nov. 17, 2024 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates of The Eras Tour on Thursday, November 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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Sudbury

Sudbury shelter for women, children and families forced to turn people away daily

The Salvation Army Cedar Place is a shelter in Greater Sudbury with 28 beds that has been at capacity for the last three years, forcing it to turn away hundreds of people in need of help.

Two arrested following shooting on Manitoulin Island

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Canada Post strike could hurt Sudbury Food Bank fundraising effort

The Sudbury Food Bank is facing a big hurdle this Holiday season in light of the strike at Canada Post.

Sudbury family donates $1M to Health Sciences North Foundation

Di Brina Family Holdings announced Thursday it is donating $1 million to the Health Sciences North Foundation.

North Bay

Red hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team enjoying fast start to season

The red-hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team are off to a flying start in regular season play as their quest continues for their first McCaw Cup.

North Bay hospital getting new, 40-bed satellite site at Cartier Street

The province announced Friday funding for a new 40-bed alternate hospital facility in North Bay, adding 16 new beds.

Man fined $10K for abandoning homemade barge in Lake Nipissing

A man from Lavigne, Ont., has been fined $10,000 for abandoning a homemade barge in Lake Nipissing.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Advocates push Ontario, federal governments for change in dealing with IPV incidents

A North Bay man, Ish Van Der Rassel, is working with Canadian model, actress and activist Cait Alexander, the founder of Ending Violence Everywhere, to combat the rising number of cases of intimate partner violence.

Sault Ste. Marie

Saultites keep digging as the snow keeps falling

Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather.

Two arrested following shooting on Manitoulin Island

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday.

Another 60 cm of snow possible in the Sault as severe weather continues

Closures and cancellations are piling up in Sault Ste. Marie as a major winter storm continues for another day Friday.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Heavy police presence ends in Wikwemikong, area being cleared

A heavy Ontario Provincial Police presence in the area of Rabbit Island Road and Thomas Road in Wabozominissing, Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has ended, the OPP said Thursday afternoon.

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Police presence ends on road in Iroquois Falls

A police operation has ended in the area of Nellie Lake Road West in Iroquois Falls.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Ongoing bed bug issue at a Timmins apartment building is 'like living in hell'

A battle with bed bugs continues at 217 Pine St. North in Timmins, according to a tenant who has lived there for a year and a half.

Unique partnership produces diamond drilling common core graduates

A unique partnership involving NPLH Drilling, Northern College and two First Nations is helping to address a labour shortage.

Province says upgrades to Northern Health Travel Grant coming Dec. 1

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant are coming as soon as this weekend.

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Canada Post strike impacting local newspapers

Canada Post has been temporarily laying off striking employees as the work stoppage reaches almost two weeks. Adrian Ghobrial reports.

Deer spotted wearing high-visibility safety jacket in B.C.

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils restorations after fire

Coyote attack in Toronto's Liberty Village caught on camera

Vancouver prepares for Swift's final Eras Tour stops

Stowaway discovered on NYC flight bound for Paris

Take a look inside a Sask. school's new ambulance simulator

Dramatic high-speed chase in Florida ends with arrest

Man who rescues dogs with plane dies in N.Y. crash

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Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.

With swastika flags and bellowed slurs, neo-Nazi marchers strode through Columbus. Ohio's governor and officials condemn it

Ohio officials have denounced a small contingent of neo-Nazis who paraded Saturday afternoon through a Columbus neighbourhood, waving flags featuring swastikas and shouting a racist slur, in the latest public demonstration by white nationalists in recent years across the United States.

Kevin Costner saw the fan outrage over his 'Yellowstone' character’s fate and he has thoughts

Kevin Costner has left 'Yellowstone,' and some viewers are not happy about it. The actor, who played the patriarch John Dutton on the hit series, addressed some backlash over his character’s exit.

Doctors say RFK Jr.'s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to tackle high rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity as President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. They’re goals that many in the public health world find themselves agreeing with — despite fearing what else the infamous anti-vaccine activist may do in the post.

Hospitality workers rally for higher wages as hotel costs soar during Swift tour

The sound of chants, whistles and drum beats filled the air outside a downtown Toronto hotel Thursday night as a crowd of hospitality workers gathered to demand salary increases amid skyrocketing accommodation costs during Taylor Swift’s concerts in the city.

Consumer Alert

Black Friday sales stretch out for weeks: retail analyst

Black Friday is officially the busiest shopping day of the year, even surpassing Boxing Day and Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas. Analysts say retailers are rolling out Black Friday sales sooner now, making them last longer into Cyber Monday and beyond.

Ontario family says dream renovation project has become their 'worst nightmare'

A Whitby family says a home renovation project has turned into their 'worst nightmare,' as construction continues into its 17th straight month.

Canadians carrying more debt and missing more payments: reports

Interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada appear to have stimulated spending with more consumers taking on added debt, but as more people take on more credit and car loans there's also been an increase in delinquency rates.

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PM Trudeau 'surprised' provinces unanimous on accelerated defence spending: Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his fellow provincial leaders are united in pushing for Canada to meet its NATO defence spending targets ahead of schedule, and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "surprised" to hear it.

One man dead after shooting at Kitchener's 'A Better Tent City'

One man is dead after an afternoon shooting at 49 Ardelt Ave. in Kitchener.

Poilievre calls for asylum seeker cap, border plan as U.S. tariff threat looms

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border security as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose stiff tariffs on Canada.

Immigrants take to the streets to protest against the freezing of immigration programmes

In response to the freeze on immigration programmes announced by Ottawa, an organization that defends the rights of immigrants is organising a demonstration in front of the Montreal office of the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration early on Saturday afternoon.

Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

Canada Post says it has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements.

Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach

A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.

'Moana 2' sails to a record US$221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

'Moana 2' brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to estimates.

Shoppers continue indulging in Black Friday sales, but mostly online

Despite retailers offering holiday discounts earlier than usual this year, U.S. consumers did more shopping on Black Friday than the days leading up to it.