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North Bay woman killed in Highway 17 crash

There has been another tragic, fatal crash on Highway 17 in northeastern Ontario.

Two Sudbury youth charged for pellet gun attacks

Two Sudbury teens are facing charges after two men were shot Thursday evening with a pellet gun in the Gatchell area.

Pfizer booster approved for children aged 5-11 by Health Canada

Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Health Canada is authorizing a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old.

In this Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 file photo, a nurse prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)

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Sudbury

B.C. resident accused of impaired driving on Hwy. 17

A 67-year-old from Victoria, B.C., has been charged with impaired driving after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17.

Two Sudbury youth charged for pellet gun attacks

Two Sudbury teens are facing charges after two men were shot Thursday evening with a pellet gun in the Gatchell area.

Downtown businessman withdraws from race for mayor

On Friday morning Tony Monteleone officially withdrew from Sudbury's mayoral race.

Two robbery suspects pulled over in Sudbury, drugs and stolen goods seized

A man and a woman in their 40s have been charged after a New Sudbury traffic stop leads to the seizure of narcotics and stolen goods, police say.

Sudbury man $1M richer after LOTTO 6/49 win

James Armstrong of Sudbury is $1 million richer after winning a Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the July 27 LOTTO 6/49 draw.

North Bay

North Bay woman killed in Highway 17 crash

There has been another tragic, fatal crash on Highway 17 in northeastern Ontario.

Only two candidates in North Bay's mayoral race

Municipal councils in Ontario are nearing the end of this term’s four-year cycle and with an election on the horizon, there are only two candidates running in North Bay's mayoral race as the nomination deadline looms.

North Bay armed robbery suspect arrested

A 26-year-old from London, Ont., accused of armed robbery involving a firearm in North Bay on July 26 has been arrested in southern Ontario, police say.

Near North Crime Stoppers sees record number of tips

As of July Near North Crime Stoppers has received more than 500 tips has leading to 15 or more arrests.

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

At a charity golf tournament and gala raising money for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, former Ontario Premier Mike Harris addressed the staffing crisis in hospitals and fears of privatizing health care.

Sault Ste. Marie

B.C. resident accused of impaired driving on Hwy. 17

A 67-year-old from Victoria, B.C., has been charged with impaired driving after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17.

Sault Ste. Marie council approves Mill Market move

The relocation of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mill Market has received final approval from city council. In an 8-3 vote, council accepted a recommendation from administration to accept a tender of over $2.9 million.

Sault grandmother upset with Ontario's new autism program

Sault resident says more funding is necessary for the province's autism program, as well as a switch to a needs-based approach.

Lock tours return to Canadian side of Sault Ste. Marie

There's a new presence on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie. The 'Miss Marie' is now offering tours of the St. Marys River and the Soo Locks.

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

Timmins

Timmins' mayoral race is up to three candidates

Joe Campbell is running for mayor in Timmins.

Timmins mayoral candidate says his businesses won't be conflicts of interest, if elected

The owner of a taxi company and an automotive repair shop in Timmins tells CTV News he will step away from running his businesses to focus on fixing chronic issues in the city if he's elected mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

Stubborn speeders serious concern for Timmins police

A chronic speeding issue in Timmins shows no signs of slowing down, according to officials with the Timmins Police Service.

Northern Ont. MPP begs province to stop the closure remote community's only health care option

With another small northern Ontario community set to lose its only health care provider at the end of the month, Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas is begging the province for help.

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

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Ontario doctor alleged to have killed 4 people around same date in 2021: documents

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