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Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87

Legendary TV host and media personality Larry King has died at age 87.

Larry King in Los Angeles, on April 1, 2013. (AP / Jae C. Hong)

In light of 'stark' $393K report into ex-GG Payette, PM reassessing how successor picked

Facing the fallout from the sudden departure of Julie Payette as Canada's governor general, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reassessing the vetting process for top-level appointments to see how it can be improved to avoid future unprecedented departures.

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette leaves along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after delivering the throne speech in the Senate chamber in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyl

Online language app removed from Rainbow schools after hacker sends 9-year-old girl inappropriate message

A northern Ontario woman says she was horrified to learn her nine-year-old daughter was propositioned online through a school program. The Rainbow school board say they are now pulling the app 'Duolingo' from all of its school computers.

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Sudbury

Opioid crisis may not be grabbing headlines, but people are still dying, Sudbury group says

People in Sudbury who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses are sharing their stories and hoping for change.

A memorial to victims of the opioid crisis is seen on Paris Street in Sudbury. A community group in Sudbury that advocates for drug users says there have been seven suspected overdose deaths in the city in the past 10 days. (Jaime McKee/CTV News)

Tasty new seasoning for fish and other food developed in Hanmer

A Sudbury company, Bait 2 Go, is growing quickly. It has developed seasonings that are being sold not only in local stores, but right across Canada.

Online language app removed from Rainbow schools after hacker sends 9-year-old girl inappropriate message

Sudbury health unit reports 14 new COVID cases Friday

On the day an outbreak was declared at St. David School in the city, Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported 14 new COVID-19 cases, most of them in Greater Sudbury.

Sudbury health unit closes St. David School over fears of widespread COVID infections

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is closing St. David School, effective immediately and directing all students and staff to self-isolate.

North Bay

Snowmobilers in North Bay asked not to protest trail closures

Following the closure of snowmobile trails on Thursday, local sledders are being asked not to fight back.

Following the closure of snowmobile trails in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit area on Thursday, sledders are being asked not to fight back. (File)

COVID vaccines could arrive in North Bay on Feb. 1, depending on supply issues

The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive Feb. 1, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said Friday.

Used needle bin now operating in North Bay

Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is providing a community sharps bin in North Bay, the group announced Friday.

Northern Ontario man arrested after cops find him asleep at the wheel, car idling in parking lot

Provincial police officers with the Temiskaming detachment say a man banned from driving was found asleep at the wheel with his vehicle, containing illegal drugs, idling in a parking lot in northern Ontario.

Les Compagnons building on Dudley Avenue in North Bay has been sold

After nearly a year on the market, the Les Compagnons building on Dudley Avenue in North Bay has been sold on the same day the 58th annual carnaval started.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie gets outdoor directory to help people stay active during lockdown

The directory will display information for winter activities, like skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking and more in the Sault, with plans to expand in the future.

The federal government is changing the rules for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, in hopes of processing more applicants for permanent residency in the future.

Federal government injects $500,000 into Sault’s downtown revitalization plan

The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown revitalization project is getting a boost, thanks to the Government of Canada.

Snowfall warning continues along the eastern shores of Lake Superior, snow squalls in Georgian Bay area

Lake effect snow continues to create hazardous winter travel conditions in the Georgian Bay and Sault Ste. Marie areas.

Ontario doctors promote vaccine confidence to counter misinformation

A panel of Ontario Medical Association Experts provided facts on COVID-19 vaccines, to combat the spread of misinformation.

Sault businesses calling for regional reopening

Some small business owners in Sault Ste Marie want the Doug Ford government to return to the regional reopening model that was in place before the latest province-wide lockdown.

Timmins

Chief of Constance Lake First Nation declares state of emergency due to a COVID-19 outbreak

Constance Lake First Nation, 32 kilometres west of Hearst, is in a state of emergency.

Constance Lake First Nation is located 32 kilometres west of the Town of Hearst. It’s home to approximately 900 people. (Photo courtesy of NWE JINAN on YouTube)

COVID outbreak at Kapuskasing long-term care home claims the life of resident

Sad news out of the Cochrane District as it announced its 10th COVID-related death Thursday night, the first one since August.

Timmins mayor George Pirie delivers 'State of the City' to chamber of commerce members

On Thursday, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce hosted the 'Mayor’s State of the City' address, held online this year because of COVID.

First Nation near Hearst declares COVID-19 state of emergency

Constance Lake First Nation Chief Rick Allen and council have declared a second state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the community.

Porcupine Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19; seven new cases in Sudbury

The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new death connected to COVID-19.

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Loyal dog waits days outside Turkish hospital for its owner

A patient and loyal dog spent days outside a hospital in Turkey, waiting for its owner while he received treatment.

U.K. turns theaters, cathedrals into mass vaccination sites

Baseball legend, former home-run king Hank Aaron has died

Baseball legend and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has passed away. Aaron rose to fame when he broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record.

Winner of US$731M Powerball may choose to remain a mystery

This bundled-up Bernie meme has the entire internet talking

A photo of Bernie Sanders in his coat and mittens, bracing against the cold, is now popping up in some unexpected places thanks to some creative edits.

Will children go through tech withdrawal after pandemic?

Montreal boy on autism spectrum becomes social media star

For most autistic kids, it hasn't been an easy year. But for one boy at a Montreal special-needs school, it's at least been a great week, after he took the Internet by storm.

Japan says Olympics will go on despite cancellation rumours

Doubts Tokyo Summer Games will take place in 2021

$85K in cash accidentally donated to B.C. Value Village

Staff at a Vancouver Value Village were shocked to find thousands of dollars when looking through recent donations.

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'I heard my dad saying, 'you can't go'': Worker pinned in building collapse recounts story of survival

One of the workers trapped in the rubble in the Teeple Terrace building collapse last month says it was the sound of his father’s voice that gave him the will to survive.

Jacob Hurl, man injured in the Teeple Terrace building collapse in London Ont. is seen here on Jan. 22, 2021. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV London)

'The most Canadian thing you can do': Comedian Jimmy Fallon on woman’s review of Langford jail

The West Shore RCMP made their debut on American late-night television Thursday, after a story about a woman’s glowing review of the local jail made international headlines.

Hospitalized Instagram-famous Toronto pug receives more than $30,000 in donations

A hospitalized Instagram-famous Toronto pug has received a little help from her loyal fans – more than $30,000 to help cover her hefty medical bills.

What the Bidens' body language says about their relationship, how they'll lead

A body language expert says U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden's affection for one another during the inauguration was a 'stark difference' to that seen from former president Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

Eight people mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine at Toronto clinic despite not being on priority list

Eight people not on the priority list were mistakenly given a COVID-19 vaccine at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this week after an online registration link to book appointments was "erroneously shared."

Northern Artists Perform

Dowling man performs Kenny Rogers' 'Lucille'

Watch the full cover performance of Kenny Rogers' 'Lucille' done by Grey Yuriy of Dowling as featured on CTV Northern Ontario News at 6.

John Prine remembered by a big fan

Aurel Fox-Recollet from Manitoulin Island sings a cover of John Prine’s classic song, 'All The Best.'

Folk duo from Levack performs Bob Dylan classic

Former CTV Northern news anchor Peter Malette and his cousin Dan, known as the folk duo Moir's Hill, sings 'Don't Think Twice, It's Alright'

Around Ontario

Timmins businesses grateful for provincial help

The owners of a jewelry store in Timmins are grateful for provincial financial assistance, but say the process can be tricky to navigate.

All of Ottawa vaccinated by the summer?

The head of the Ottawa Hospital says he’s confident most of the capital can be immunized by the summer. CTV's Jeremie Charron has more.

Toronto ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The city says the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will open as an immunization clinic for specific health-care workers on Monday.

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Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87

Legendary TV host and media personality Larry King has died at age 87.

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BREAKING | Fewer than 2,400 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario, another 52 deaths logged

Health officials in Ontario are reporting fewer than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

W5 investigates: Alleged phone hacking, possible factor in stayed murder charge

W5 investigates the mysterious death of a woman who drowned in B.C. four years ago. After the second-degree murder charges against her husband were stayed last summer, her family is demanding answers and justice.

Non-essential travel ban would violate Constitution but courts might allow it: expert

Fear that Quebecers will catch a new variant of COVID-19 on vacation is what's driving demands by the Quebec premier for Ottawa to ban non-essential flights to the country. Legal experts, however, say a ban on non-essential travel would violate the mobility rights guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Diplomats contact Canadian held for over 2 years in China

Canadian officials have met online with former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China for more than two years in a case related to an executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Wuhan marks a year since first COVID-19 lockdown as world scrambles to contain spread

The Chinese city of Wuhan marked one year since the start of its traumatic 76-day coronavirus lockdown Saturday, while the pandemic raged elsewhere and governments scrambled to put in place new measures.

Biden, PM chat; U.S., Canada have plenty of common ground to work with, Trudeau says

Joe Biden's White House has a lot in common cause with Canada, Justin Trudeau said Friday as he urged people to look past the new U.S. president's decision to kill off the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Over 850 arrested after protests erupt across Russia demanding Navalny's release

Protests erupted in over 60 Russian cities on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. More than 850 protestors have been arrested.

Quebec researchers say they have found an effective drug to fight COVID-19

A team of researchers from the Montreal Heart Institute believes they have found an effective weapon against COVID-19: colchicine, an oral tablet already known and used for other diseases.