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Sudbury resident trying to sell phone online robbed, police say

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

Justice minister open to amending bail laws, OPP commissioner says change 'needed now'

Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti says he is open to amending bail laws, which have come under increased scrutiny following the shooting death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer.

Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti speaks during a news conference, Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A Sudbury-area teen is recovering in hospital after a stabbing last night in the community of Coniston.

Greater Sudbury Police Service headquarters on Brady Street in January 2021. (File photo)

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Sudbury resident trying to sell phone online robbed, police say

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A Sudbury-area teen is recovering in hospital after a stabbing last night in the community of Coniston.

Serious collision on Municipal Road 15 in Sudbury Saturday night

Sudbury police say they responded to a serious collision on Municipal Road 15 Saturday night, which closed the road for several hours.

Power has been fully restored to Sudbury's south end following a collision with a hydro pole Sunday morning

Power has been restored to a street in Greater Sudbury's south end following an early morning motor vehicle collision with a hydro pole Sunday.

Pond Hockey on the Rock returns to Sudbury

Thirty teams braved the cold, laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday morning as part of the annual Pond Hockey on the Rock Festival. The annual ice hockey festival raises funds for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer and Camp Quality Northern Ontario.

North Bay

'We are all connected': First Nations communities celebrate culture and tradition in North Bay Pow Wow

To the beat of the drum, dancers, young and old, took the centre stage inside the Canadore College gym to perform a spiritual dance. As they danced, they said a prayer of thanks to the ancestors and for healing.

34-years ago, a group of young students at Canadore College wanted to organize a yearly Pow Wow to celebrate their heritage and the neighbouring First Nations communities. The college is carrying on this tradition. (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money

There will be more ‘lights, camera, action’ coming to the North Bay Area this year. The North Bay region is often called Hollywood of the North. Veteran producer Joel Etienne has another name.

Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay

The 60th annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay and events run until Feb. 11. Organizers said the week is for everyone and that celebrating 60 years means a lot.

Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay

The federal government is providing more than $3 million for economic development and innovation projects in North Bay and area.

Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north

A northern Ontario doctor is making recommendations to the Ontario government when it comes to improving health care in the north.

Sault Ste. Marie

Bon Soo revellers take on the Polar Rush

After a very cold – but well-attended – opening night on Friday, Bon Soo 2023 was in full swing Saturday.

Sault Ste. Marie’s annual winter carnival is back, with a number of activities and events happening throughout the city. That includes the new Polar Rush event that is sure to test people’s endurance. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Bon Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday

Bon Soo kick-off Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie, with nine more days of winter fun on the agenda.

Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.

First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history

Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story.

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Timmins

Applications for Timmins' permanent overdose prevention site are sent

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming will operate the permanent Safe Health Site Timmins upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Temiskaming will operate the permanent 'Safe Health Site Timmins' upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments. Officials are optimistic that will happen within six to nine months. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday.

Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

Reptile enthusiast looks to open exotic pet store in Timmins

Robert Boucher of Timmins says his dream of opening an exotic pet store has taken him on a wild journey.

Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority

Break-ins have become a problem at McDonald's Guardian Pharmacy and Variety Store is located in South Porcupine's downtown area.

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As E-bikes rise in popularity, concerns over battery fires grow

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have spiked in recent popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires – some of them fatal.

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ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards

Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.

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Many Canadians consider turning to part-time jobs if finances worsen, new survey says

A new Consumer Debt Report by the Canadian Counselling Society has found that many Canadians are pessimistic about their 2023 finances.

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