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Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

Daycares in Sudbury are planning ahead after opting in for the $10 a day childcare program.

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.

The Municipality of Gogama has been working with volunteers and The Venture Centre since 1994 on improvement projects around the area. (Alana Pickrell/CTV News)

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.

During the arrest, officers found a loaded Glock 9mm handgun inside a satchel being worn by the accused. (Provided)

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Sudbury

Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

Daycares in Sudbury are planning ahead after opting in for the $10 a day childcare program.

Two Elliot Lake residents charged with drug trafficking

Two people from Elliot Lake are facing drug trafficking and other charges following a raid at a residence on Bennett Drive on Aug. 15.

Greater Sudbury representatives busy at AMO Conference

Greater Sudbury Mayor, Brian Bigger, along with senior staff took part in the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.

Alleged drunk driver nabbed at afternoon road check in Espanola

A 48-year-old man is facing several charges after at a recent roadside check looking for impaired drivers.

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.

North Bay

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.

OPP seek help investigating single vehicle collision

Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay are investigating a single vehicle collision on Clelland Road in Pringle Township on Aug. 12.

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.

Sault Ste. Marie

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

New passport services available in the Sault

Starting Aug. 17, at Sault Ste. Marie Service Canada office on Bay Street, people can now apply for and pick up their passports.

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.

Sault foodbank brings back school lunch program

St. Vincent Place in Sault Ste. Marie is accepting applications for its school lunch program this year.

Timmins

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

New stratospheric balloon experiments launched in Timmins

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is back in Timmins launching stratospheric balloons to collect data about our atmosphere with scientists from around the world.

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.

New CTV National News anchor got start in northern Ontario

Following Monday's shocking news about long-time CTV National News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme's departure, CTV Northern Ontario speaks to the man who will be taking over her role.

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Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers

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Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church

The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.

A person sits on the stairs outside a decommissioned church, Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Ottawa. An Ottawa-based group with suspected ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' says it has been threatened with eviction and is ready to take its cause to court in an attempt to set up headquarters in the country's capital. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.

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BREAKING | Wolf found dead, another still missing after apparent break-in at Vancouver zoo

One of the wolves that were released during an apparent break-in at the Greater Vancouver Zoo this week has been found dead, and another remains on the loose.

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Pharmacists and health care professionals are asking the public to only buy what they need and to be up to date on all their essential immunization shots to help with Tylenol, Advil shortages.

Ontario ICU closed for a month has no date set to reopen

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Nova Scotia mother with ALS uses eye-tracking technology to write her life story

Angela Parker-Brown may be unable to speak but that hasn't stopped her from using her voice. The mother from Truro, N.S., who is unable to speak due to ALS, recently published a memoir using technology that tracks her eye movements to form words and sentences.

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