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Propane price surges to impact northern rural residents, local industries

As prices of oil and gas rise during the pandemic, commodity experts are saying it's also affecting the price of propane.

Timmins city councillor John Curley said he has constituents that power their homes with propane, who he worries will face challenges due to the price surge. Oct.23/21 (Sergio Arangio/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Sudbury police respond to early morning weapons complaint

Sudbury police say they responded to a weapons complaint off the Kingsway early Saturday morning where two individuals were sent to hospital with injuries. Police believe this to be an isolated incident.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is looking for a 4.8 per cent increase in its 2021 budget. (Molly Frommer/CTV News)

OPP investigate fatal crash in Thunder Bay

First responders in Thunder Bay were called to a collision on Highway 11-17 near Mapleward Road where a 43-year-old woman was pronounced dead the scene.

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OPP investigate fatal crash in Thunder Bay

First responders in Thunder Bay were called to a collision on Highway 11-17 near Mapleward Road where a 43-year-old woman was pronounced dead the scene.

Sudbury police respond to early morning weapons complaint

Sudbury senator hospitalized with COVID-19

Sudbury's Josée Forest-Niesing, a member of the Canadian Senate, is in hospital, her office confirmed Friday.

Ontario hires 107 correctional officers, including in northern Ontario

The government of Ontario is hiring 107 correctional officers who are joining the frontline.

Laurentian opens new garden and trail aimed at recovery and restoration

It was a happy occasion inside the students' centre at Laurentian University as the Students' General Association marked the grand opening of the new United Nations Recovery Garden and Restoration Trail, a student-led initiative, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability on campus.

North Bay

High cost of groceries worrying North Bay area food banks and charities

The cost of groceries continues to climb, leaving North Bay-area food banks and charities to worry as inflation rises.

Province to guarantee loan for $122M Cassellholme redevelopment

It’s still a $122 million project to redevelop Cassellholme For the Aged, a long-term care home in North Bay

Travel agencies in the north say people are eager to get to warm destinations

: Local travel agents say the pandemic has forced them to change the way they operate when assisting clients who want to travel.

Burk's Falls drug bust nets $1.7M in illegal cannabis plants

Two people from Toronto have been charged following a police raid of an illegal cannabis grow-up in Burk's Falls on Wednesday.

Diesel spill cleared on Hwy. 11 in Powassan

Highway 11 has reopened after a diesel spill that closed the highway and forced evacuations

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Area Hospital recognized for organ donation efforts

Sault Area Hospital is being hailed as a champion of organ and tissue donation by the Trillium Gift of Life Network. The hospital is being recognized for its efforts to integrate organ and tissue donation into end-of-life care.

Sault police charge man with impaired driving after hitting person in wheelchair

A 54-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving after striking someone in a wheelchair, Sault police say.

Métis Nation of Ontario calls for federal land claim process

The Métis Nation of Ontario wants to develop a land claim process for Métis people with the federal government, to allow it to seek proper compensation for historical Métis grievances.

Sault addictions group wants funding for overdose crisis, not downtown plaza

A group of community advocates plan to gather outside Sault Ste. Marie city hall to demand action on the continuing overdose crisis in the city.

Sault police warn of fraudsters pretending to be police, claiming loved one is in jail

The Sault Police Service issued a fraud warning Thursday, involving scam artists pretending to be police.

Timmins

Living Space in Timmins developing new strategic plan

Living Space in Timmins is developing a new strategic plan and is looking to the public for input. The plan would see the organization through to its goal of ending homelessness in the city by 2025.

Outreach workers with Living Space will be able to reach more people, more efficiently, with a new vehicle purchased with a donation from Scotiabank in Timmins. It can also be used as a temporary warming station. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

Highway 11 reopened in Fauquier-Strickland, Ont.

Highway 11 has been reopened in both directions west of Cochrane Friday afternoon following a crash, Ontario's Ministry of Transportation says.

Timmins chamber hosts Q&A on enforcing COVID health rules

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce said it's receiving many calls from local businesses asking about the enforcement of vaccine passports and other COVID-19 health regulations.

Northern man charged after assault with piece of wood, pellet gun

A 62-year-old man from northern Ontario has been charged after an assault involving a piece of wood and a pellet gun, police say.

Timmins honours 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy and to mark the occasion, Timmins Mayor George Pirie raised the poppy flag Wednesday in front of municipal buildings at the corner of Algonquin Boulevard and Pine Street.

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Kingston students face big fines for massive party

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Martha Rogers calls for brother Edward to 'step down' in barrage of tweets

In a series of tweets published early Saturday, Martha Rogers, a director of Rogers Communications, called for her brother, Edward Rogers, to 'step down.'

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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting

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Minister says pandemic help, including military support, approved for Saskatchewan

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