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Highway 11 partially reopened after two transports crash near North Bay

Highway 11 has partially reopened Monday afternoon after an early morning crash between two tractor-trailers near North Bay, police say.

Wildfire in Pointe au Baril area being held

A wildfire that began beside railway tracks in the Pointe au Baril area Sunday afternoon is being held.

Man hospitalized in life-threatening condition after incident at Calgary pub holding eating contest

Calgary paramedics took a man to hospital in life-threatening condition on Saturday after an incident at the Ship and Anchor pub.

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PHOTOS Stunning show of northern lights captured across Ontario last night

Stargazers in Ontario got quite the show as the northern lights illuminated the skies overnight Sunday.
'Milestone' OLG lottery jackpot to be drawn this week

A lucky lottery player will be the winner of a record-breaking multi-million dollar prize on Wednesday.

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Wildfire about 1 km south of Pointe au Baril, Ont. Sunday

Victoria Brock in Forever and For Always: The Music of Shania Twain at Yes Theatre's Refettorio in Sudbury. (Juan Echavarria)

The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has gone to the dogs – literally. Dog owners brought their beloved pets to the YMCA pool for the annual Doggie Dip fundraiser. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Northern Ont. judge rejects claim that man stabbed victim in the back four times in self-defence

A judge in Sudbury, Ont., has rejected claims of self-defence by a man charged with stabbing a victim in the back four times.

Wildfire in Pointe au Baril area being held

A wildfire that began beside railway tracks in the Pointe au Baril area Sunday afternoon is being held.

Retired detective turned author releases first mystery novel

A retired Ontario Provincial Police detective in Greater Sudbury recently released his first book – David Lalonde penned the fictional mystery novel ‘Death of a Millionaire: An Inspector Jack Butler Mystery.’

21-year-old charged with stunt driving in Sudbury

A Greater Sudbury driver is accused of travelling 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Radar Road in the city last week, provincial police say.

United Way allocates $100K in community funding to organizations on Manitoulin Island

Friday marked a banner day for two community groups on Manitoulin Island that are still struggling under the weight of the Covid-19 pandemic.

North Bay

Wildfire in Pointe au Baril area being held

A wildfire that began beside railway tracks in the Pointe au Baril area Sunday afternoon is being held.

Highway 11 partially reopened after two transports crash near North Bay

Highway 11 has partially reopened Monday afternoon after an early morning crash between two tractor-trailers near North Bay, police say.

Run and walk fundraised hits its stride for North Bay's hospital

More than 500 people in North Bay were up bright and early Sunday morning lacing up their sneakers to run or walk as part of a large fundraiser for the local hospital.

Near North Crime Stoppers thank community partners with formal Gala

Over the weekend, the Near North Crime Stoppers in North Bay held a formal gala at the Davedi Club to thank community partners for their support of the program.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial governments claim they are either owed far less, or nothing at all.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Kidney Walk participants raise more than $50K

Sault Ste. Marie rounds out the top five cities in the province for the most money raised in this year's Ontario Kidney Walk - raising more than $50,000.

Free transit passes for those on provincial assistance in the Sault coming to an end

Recipients of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program will no longer receive free monthly Sault Transit passes.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

Sault Ste. Marie farmers' market reopens with new name, space

Sault Ste. Marie's Mill Market has a new home – and a new name.

Sault Climate Hub holds public rally

Dozens gathered in the Sault Ste. Marie Friday afternoon for a rally on climate change, held by the Sault Climate Hub.

Timmins

Toronto man, 20, charged in Timmins apartment shooting, other suspects still at large

A 20-year-old Toronto man is charged with two counts of attempted murder in Timmins after a shooting at a Sixth Avenue apartment Sunday, police say.

Highway 11 partially reopened after two transports crash near North Bay

Highway 11 has partially reopened Monday afternoon after an early morning crash between two tractor-trailers near North Bay, police say.

Public information session raises awareness of the importance of the Hudson Bay Lowlands

Members of Mushkegowuk Council's marine conservation efforts along with other community partners to organize a public input session on the importance of peatlands in Canada.

Wanted northern Ont. woman arrested with drugs, remains in custody

A wanted Chapleau woman was arrested last month during a general patrol by Ontario Provincial Police.

First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

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