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Groups provide mental-health training for mining industry in Sudbury

Working in the dark, in stressful conditions with long hours and physical labour, mining is a taxing profession physically and mentally.

In time for Mental Health Week, two northern training providers -- Workplace Safety North, a health and safety training and consulting firm, and NORCAT, which provides skilled labour training and health and safety management -- are launching mental-health education initiatives aimed at mining. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News)

Sudbury mayor takes issue with tweet from federal NDP leader about Laurentian University

Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says he hasn't lobbied local Liberal MPs to get the federal government to intervene in the crisis at Laurentian University.

As Laurentian University continues to restructure, the union that represents faculty has been warned termination notices will be coming on Monday. (Ian Campbell/CTV News)

Three more people arrested in connection with Espanola shooting; 10 people now face charges

Three more people have been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police in connection with a January shooting in Espanola.

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Groups provide mental-health training for mining industry in Sudbury

Working in the dark, in stressful conditions with long hours and physical labour, mining is a taxing profession physically and mentally.

Sudbury mayor takes issue with tweet from federal NDP leader about Laurentian University

Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says he hasn't lobbied local Liberal MPs to get the federal government to intervene in the crisis at Laurentian University.

Three more people arrested in connection with Espanola shooting; 10 people now face charges

Three more people have been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police in connection with a January shooting in Espanola.

Sudbury man named conservation officer of the year

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association has named Sudburian Peter Koskela the 2021 Conservation Officer of the Year.

Incident in North Bay has ended, police say

The North Bay Police Service said Wednesday afternoon that the situation in the area of Lee Avenue, Lakeshore Drive, and MacDonald Avenue East has ended.

North Bay

Canadore, Nipissing U change mind on grades for nursing students

In a statement Wednesday, Canadore College and Nipissing University announced it was reversing its earlier decision that gave 200 nursing students "unsatisfactory" or "in progress" grades for their clinical courses.

North Bay launches safety and well-being survey

North Bay is launching a survey to ask people what issues are important to them when it comes to community safety and well-being.

North Bay’s Cory Marks receives gold certification for hit single, releases single with Canadian rockers

North Bay’s own country musician Cory Marks’ hit single, 'Outlaws & Outsiders,' off his latest album, reached a gold certificate.

North Bay man charged with attempted murder

The North Bay Police Service have charged a 28-year-old North Bay man with attempted murder following a shooting incident April 30.

Quebec woman charged with drugging, robbing North Bay man she met through online dating

North Bay police have charged a 20-year-old woman from Quebec in relation to an incident that occurred Dec. 4, 2020, in North Bay.

Sault Ste. Marie

First of its kind energy project approved in Sault Ste. Marie

In what is being hailed as the largest project in PUC's 100-year history and a potential game-changer for public utilities across Canada, the 'Sault Smart Grid' project in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. is being given the green light by the Ontario Energy Board.

Sault Ste. Marie's city council is waiving its sewer surcharge off PUC bills for April and May. (Christian D'Avino/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Missanabie Cree to study invasive species with new grant

The Missanabie Cree First Nation has received 1 of 24 grants from the Invasive Species Centre, as part of the centre's 10th anniversary celebration.

New big blue chairs added to five Sault lookout points

The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council has put up five big blue chairs at various spots throughout the city, encouraging people to snap a photo and enjoy the warm weather.

Over fifty businesses in Sault Ste. Marie are competing against one another in a light-hearted 'sign war'

Over fifty businesses in Sault Ste. Marie are competing against one another in a light-hearted 'sign war.'

Protesters flock to Sault park for 'Freedom' rally

Over 100 protesters attended a rally against the provincial shutdown Friday in Sault Ste. Marie.

Timmins

Stay off city streets, Timmins police warn ATV drivers

After receiving multiple complaints, police in Timmins are warning ATV drivers to stay off city streets.

Nine people – including three teens from Toronto – face drug, weapons charges in Timmins

The Timmins Police Service has charged nine people following raids Tuesday of residences on Rea Street South and James Avenue.

'We need you to step up': medical officer of health asks everyone in Timmins to do more to fight spread of COVID-19

During a virtual meeting with the Timmins news media, the medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health unit expressed her grave concerns about climbing COVID-19 case numbers and variants of concerns.

Timmins police issue warning after teens jump fence to get a closer look at a bison

A bison found on the property of Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa in Timmins is causing some people in the area to take risks to get a closer look.

Two Sudbury men charged with impaired driving, assaulting police in Cochrane

Two Sudbury men, ages 31 and 33, are facing impaired driving and other charges after Ontario Provincial Police pulled them over in Cochrane on April 29.

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3-year-old orders from drive-thru in mini car in Manitoba

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Condo buyer says builder added $50K charge after purchase

A woman who purchased a condo in Old Montreal says she was hit with a surprise $50,000 increase; the builder blames construction costs.

This refugee is giving back to his first home in Canada

Merella Fernandez has the story of a former Syrian refugee's journey coming full circle back to the hotel that first gave him shelter.

Triple triumph: Toronto Zoo announce birth of tiger cubs

Heather Butts has the story of a trio of newborn tiger cubs that have the Toronto Zoo roaring with excitement.

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'He loves his sprinkle doughnuts': Three-year-old boy drives battery powered Jeep through Tim Hortons drive-thru

A three-year-old boy from Oakbank, Man., decided he had a hankering for some Tim Hortons, so he jumped in his battery powered Jeep and went through the drive-thru.

Three-year-old Chase Burton from Oakbank, Man., drives his battery powered Jeep through the local Tim Hortons drive-thru. (Source: Kristy Middleton)

Historic home of notorious B.C. cult listed for $2.8M

The former homestead of one of Canada’s most notorious cults is up for sale. The historic island property is largely unchanged since the 1920s, when it served as the reputed 'Ark of Refuge' for spiritual leader Brother XII and his Aquarian Foundation.

Ontario court tosses vaccine-rollout discrimination lawsuit over jurisdiction

A claim that alleges Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine rollout discriminated against the vulnerable raises important issues, Divisional Court said on Wednesday as it nevertheless tossed the case.

'It's like selling magic beans': Toronto kindergarten teacher starts flowering card company

For Nicole Teschl, it was a seed of an idea planted in March of 2020, just as the pandemic began.

Ontarians need to research before booking appliance repairs, experts warn

When it comes to appliances some people feel they just don't make them like they used to and when they break down they can be expensive to fix.

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Manitoulin choir perform some classic tunes

A virtual choir on Manitoulin Island -- The Island Singers – perform beautiful versions of 'Over the Rainbow' and 'What a Wonderful World.'

Northern Ont. couple sings a French song

Watch the full performance of Albert Theriault and Marie-Jeanne Vezina singing 'Une Fleur a ma Boutonerre,' as seen on CTV News at 6.

Timmins girl has a powerful voice

Madeleine Charbonneau, 11, of Timmins is learning five songs, in five different languages. This one is a Latin American folk song.

Around Ontario

Northern MPP wants action on trucker insurance

Northern MPP Guy Bourgouin is calling out high insurance causing truck driver shortages and closed businesses.

Military start work at Sunnybrook Hospital

Canadian Armed Forces members helping COVID-19 patients inside the field hospital at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have arrived.

Pushing for a new school in Wasaga Beach

High schools in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Stayner are all part of a regional solution to the population growth.

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