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Someone in Ontario has an email telling them they've won $22M in a Lotto Max jackpot

Someone in Ontario will wake up to an email informing them they're $22 million richer.

A convenience store owner shows OLG 649 and Lotto Max tickets at his store in Mississauga, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.

MNRF fire crews are working with local firefighters to suppress the wildfires. (Supplied)

Victim shot and killed in Kirkland Lake, police search for homicide suspects

One person has been killed in Kirkland Lake following a shooting Thursday evening on Second Street East.

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Ukrainian church in Sudbury sees influx of parishioners from Ukraine, launches renovation effort

St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Baker Street is seeing an influx of new parishioners as more families from Ukraine flee the war and settle in Sudbury
Newly renovated Stones Street Park playground unveiled in North Bay

A North Bay park that has been around since 1950 has received a major facelift and is now officially open.

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Sudbury

Water advisory in effect for Kagawong

A water advisory is in effect for Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. Public Health Sudbury and Districts say a loss of water pressure created conditions that has compromised the safety of the community's drinking water.

Already displaced by fire, Sudbury woman victim of attempted break-in at hotel

A tenant displaced in the downtown Sudbury fire last month said her hotel is denying her request to move her room to a centralized location following an attempted break-in.

Ukrainian church in Sudbury sees influx of parishioners from Ukraine, launches renovation effort

St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Baker Street is seeing an influx of new parishioners as more families from Ukraine flee the war and settle in Sudbury

Sudbury to appoint new integrity commissioner

Greater Sudbury, which has kept its integrity commissioner busy since he took office in 2019, is set to hire a new person for the job effective next month.

Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.

North Bay

Newly renovated Stones Street Park playground unveiled in North Bay

A North Bay park that has been around since 1950 has received a major facelift and is now officially open.

Victim shot and killed in Kirkland Lake, police search for homicide suspects

One person has been killed in Kirkland Lake following a shooting Thursday evening on Second Street East.

Forest fires could force Temiskaming Hospital to cancel more surgeries

Poor air quality in Temiskaming Shores forced the hospital to cancel all surgeries Friday, and depending on the forest fire situation, it may have to cancel more procedures scheduled Monday.

Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.

Poor air quality forces cancellation of surgeries at Temiskaming Hospital

The Temiskaming Hospital says poor air quality caused by forest fires has led to the cancellation of all surgeries and obstetrical procedures scheduled for Friday.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault-based publisher launches first book

A new publishing company in Sault Ste. Marie is hoping its first book takes flight.

Family Fun Day at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre served the backdrop for Bushplane Stories' launch of its first work, titled ‘Bailey the Bushplane.’ (Mike McDonald/CTV News)

Impaired driver crashed into a residence, Sault police say

A 26-year-old suspect has been charged following an incident in Sault Ste. Marie this week on Parliament Street.

Northern Ont. wildfire update, one new fire reported Saturday

There is one new confirmed fire in the Northeast Region as of Saturday. Here’s what you need to know.

Station Mall owners in the Sault quiet about their future plans

The owners of Station Mall in Sault Ste. Marie are keeping tight-lipped about their plans for the former Sears store.

Collision closes Hwy. 17 in Iron Bridge

Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that a collision has closed all lanes on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge

Timmins

Camp Life RV Show in Timmins aims to get more people outdoors

Timmins is hosting the first annual Camp Life RV Show, with four recreational vehicle dealers from northern Ontario taking part.

Timmins RV and three other dealers in northern Ontario brought more than 100 campers to the Hollinger Park to inspire people to adopt a camping lifestyle. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

Protestors in Timmins oppose location of homeless shelter

About 40 people who say they've been impacted by an increase in crime since the Living Space homeless shelter moved into their neighbourhood have taken their messages to the street.

Victim shot and killed in Kirkland Lake, police search for homicide suspects

One person has been killed in Kirkland Lake following a shooting Thursday evening on Second Street East.

Forest fires could force Temiskaming Hospital to cancel more surgeries

Poor air quality in Temiskaming Shores forced the hospital to cancel all surgeries Friday, and depending on the forest fire situation, it may have to cancel more procedures scheduled Monday.

Forest fires mean no Canada Day fireworks in Timmins

Canada Day celebrations in Timmins will not include a fireworks display this year, the city announced Friday.

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Social media helps invent, then circulate info on DIY air purifiers amid wildfire smoke

Social media users are sharing a surprisingly effective way to protect yourself indoors from the toxic wildfire smoke blanketing much of the East Coast: a box fan, four air filters and a whole lot of duct tape.

A Corsi-Rosenthal air purifier built by Liz Hradil is seen at her home in Syracuse, N.Y. after the wildfire smoke covered much of New York Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The method involves taping four air filters together with a box fan. Experts say the DIY method is highly effective against filtering air indoors against wildfire smoke. (Liz Hradil via AP)

From hoses and shovels to water bombers: how wildfires are being fought across Canada

The techniques used to put out the wildfires that are burning across Canada vary somewhat depending on geography, but ultimately they depend on people on the ground with hoses and shovels digging out hot spots one by one, experts say.

In this youth baseball league, fans who mistreat umpires are sentenced to do the job themselves

The April Facebook post hardly seemed like national news at the time for Deptford Little League president Don Bozzuffi. He'd lost patience when two umpires resigned in the wake of persistent spectator abuse. So he wrote an updated code of conduct.

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VIDEO | 'Hate and discrimination have no place in any TVDSB schools': Investigation underway after pride flag torn down

Students at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London, Ont. are being investigated after a video was posted online showing students tearing down a LGBTQ2S+ pride flag.

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Smoky air causes spike in sale of air purifiers in Ontario

As Toronto recorded some of the worst air quality readings in the world this week, many people decided to go to home improvement stores to purchase air purifiers to help them breathe easier.

Residual smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec is seen in the sky above Toronto on June 7, 2023.

Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox.

The car tolled on Highway 407 (left) compared to Obioma Dike's car (right).

Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims.

A computer keyboard is seen in this stock photo. (Alena Darmel/Pexels)

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Canada will spend $500 million to help Ukraine's military fight Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday in Kyiv, where he told the country's parliament they are in a battle for 'the future of us all.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 10, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

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Unhealthy habits of university students could lead to future health problems

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Three people charged in alleged abduction of N.L. teen after Amber Alert issued

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David Johnston resigns as foreign interference special rapporteur, citing 'highly partisan atmosphere'

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Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says

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