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Resident of Sudbury retirement home where outbreak was declared dies of COVID

A resident of the Amberwood Suites retirement home in Sudbury has died of COVID-19, Public Health Sudbury & Districts announced Friday.

Two people from Timmins charged in connection with drug overdose death in 2018

A man and a woman from Timmins are facing trafficking charges related to the drug overdose death in 2019 of a 25-year-old man from Matheson.

Northern Ontario's large Urban Mayors are asking for short-term funding from the Ford government to address key infrastructure gaps in the north needed to address mental health and addictions problems. (File)

Ontario considers delaying second COVID-19 doses ahead of potential vaccine shortage

Ontario is considering whether to delay administering the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ahead of a potential shortage of doses in Canada.

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Sudbury

COVID vaccination plan for Sudbury includes mobile clinics, mass vaccination sites, pharmacies

Exactly when the COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the Sudbury area is still unknown, but the health unit is detailing plans for how it will distribute the shot once it arrives.

Laurentian University student living in residence tests positive for COVID-19

A student living in residence has tested positive for COVID-19, Laurentian University said Friday.

Resident of Sudbury retirement home where outbreak was declared dies of COVID

A resident of the Amberwood Suites retirement home in Sudbury has died of COVID-19, Public Health Sudbury & Districts announced Friday.

Former student behind 2017 Laurentian University data breach reaches agreement in class-action lawsuit

A former Laurentian University student who hacked into the school's computer database in 2017 has reached an agreement with a law firm that filed a class-action lawsuit against him in connection with the breach.

Sudbury police arrest 34-year-old man for child pornography

A Sudbury man, whose name cannot be released to protect the victim, has been arrested and charged with a list of offences related to the online sexual exploitation of children.

North Bay

North Bay police arrest parolee and seize weapons cache

A North Bay man is facing weapons and mischief charges after allegedly trying to break into a home early Thursday morning.

North Bay makes 'unpopular decision' to close rinks and tobogganing hills

City officials made the decision Wednesday night to close all outdoor city skating rinks and tobogganing hills, and the North Bay Parry Sound Districts Health Unit announced Thursday they must be closed across the district.

Freezing drizzle advisory Georgian Bay area and east

Environment Canada has issued a freezing drizzle advisory for communities around the northeast shores of Lake Huron east to Mattawa Thursday morning as mild temperatures mix with precipitation.

North Bay to close outdoor rinks, tobogganing hills as of Thursday

The city of North Bay has announced that all outdoor municipal rinks and tobogganing hills will be closed at the same time as the province imposes a stay-at-home order.

Two teens in Temiskaming charged with sexual assault

Two teens, ages 18 and 19, from Temiskaming Shores have been charged with sexual assault in connection with incidents that took place between September 2020 and January 2021.

Sault Ste. Marie

Canada-wide warrant issued for Ontario man convicted of drug trafficking and assault

The Ontario Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is asking for help in finding a federal convict wanted for breaching his release.

Jonathon Morningstar, 28, is wanted in Ontario for breaching parole. Jan. 15/21 (OPP)

Algoma OPP arrest woman accused of busting into a home, pointing fake gun at partner

Warning: This story contains graphic details. Reader discretion is advised. A Huron Shores woman was arrested and faces several charges after an incident where she allegedly busted into a home and pointed a replica gun at her common-law partner.

Sault Alzheimer Society switches up January fundraisers during pandemic

: The Sault chapter of the Alzheimer Society is changing how it raises funds through Alzheimer's awareness month.

Rights were violated during Sault-area arrest, judge rules, but drug evidence can still be used in court

Despite ruling that a search of a suspect's vehicle wasn't warranted, an Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that evidence from the search – illegal drugs – is still admissible.

Sault Real Estate Board looks to carry momentum from strong finish to 2020

A strong finish to the 2020 real estate market in the Sault bodes well for the future, the city's real estate board says.

Timmins

Two people from Timmins charged in connection with drug overdose death in 2018

A man and a woman from Timmins are facing trafficking charges related to the drug overdose death in 2019 of a 25-year-old man from Matheson.

Three Cochrane men fined $9,500 for moose hunting violations

Three Cochrane men have been fined a total of $9,500 in connection with moose hunting violations that took place in October 2018.

Northern College supporting students through remote learning

Like other post-secondary schools, the majority of Northern College students are continuing to learn remotely and are not allowed to be on campus without permission. That is why officials say they are making sure those students don't fall through the cracks.

Northern Ontario students return to school amid extended lockdown

Students in northeastern Ontario are set to return to in-person learning Monday amid the extended lockdown, while their southern counterparts remain home until Jan. 25.

PHU declares COVID outbreak at Glencore’s Kidd Operations in Timmins

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) has declared an outbreak at Glencore’s Kidd Operations in Timmins after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.

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Pfizer shipment delay is only a 'bump in the road': Hillier

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin says a temporary delay will impact supply shipments from Pfizer for the next month.

'Do you need help?': Secret note saves boy from abuse

A Florida waitress says she knew something was wrong when an 11-year-old boy sitting at one of her tables was forbidden from ordering anything to eat.

B.C. MLA's tweet about a note his son received goes viral

A cabinet minister's tweet about a note his 10-year-old son received after reaching out to a lonely new kid at his school has gone viral.

World in race to stop spread of mutating coronavirus: WHO

Effort underway to return hockey legends banner to arena

An effort is underway to have a banner honouring Nova Scotia's first Black NHL player prominently displayed once again, after it was sold at a yard sale three years ago.

Why new COVID-19 variants are a global cause for concern

The emergence of new variants of the original coronavirus is adding urgency to vaccinate.

Toronto boy finds inspiration in call with astronaut on ISS

A third grader from Toronto's astronaut dream has already drawn the support of one on the ISS.

Incredible tech trends that will change your life in 2021

Northern Artists Perform

Elliot take trio covers Stompin' Tom Connors song

Stephane Tellier and his boys, Max and Jeremy, perform an old Stompin' Tom Connors song 'Muckin Slushers' about Elliot Lake miners.

Sudbury's Eddy Pinard sings old Don Williams song

Watch the full video of Sudbury musician Eddy Pinard performing 'I Would Love to See You Again' by Don Williams, featured on CTV News at 6.

Full version of Mellow Lily's first music video

Watch the full music video for Mellow Lily's original song 'Golden' as featured on CTV News at Six.

Around Ontario

Sudbury woman mistaken as 'Pro-Trump' Supporter

Sudbury Jenna Ryan is feeling the heat following Wednesday's U.S. Capitol Siege after woman with the same name among rioters.

Screeching streetcars creating chaos in Toronto

Screeching streetcars are creating chaos in one downtown Toronto neighbourhood leaving residents frustrated.

Gravenhurst cooks up way to help restaurants

The Town of Gravenhurst cooked up a way to help local restaurants during the lockdown.

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WHO cites human behaviour more than variants as virus spreads

The World Health Organization's emergencies chief said Friday that the impact of new variants of COVID-19 in places like Britain, South Africa and Brazil remains to be seen, citing human behaviour for some recent rises in infection counts.

Residents enjoy the sunset along the riverbank in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Canada's coming month of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be reduced by half

Over the next month Canada will be experiencing a 'temporary' delay in Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shipments due to the pharmaceutical giant's expansion plans at its European manufacturing facility, with the shortage resulting in an average of 50 per cent of coming doses delayed each week.

New COVID-19 modelling shows pandemic resurgence in Canada rapidly worsening

The spread of COVID-19 continues to surge rapidly across the country and federal officials are urging swift action to avoid Canadian doctors having to make 'impossible choices,' such as who gets an ICU bed.

Trudeau leaves door open to tighter travel ban, eyeing COVID-19 mutations abroad

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open to tighter travel restrictions, including a possible ban on outbound air travel as COVID-19 case counts climb across the country.

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

The National Rifle Association announced Friday it has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation's most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York.

Elderly Indigenous man released from Quebec hospital wearing only a gown, family says

A Quebec family is furious after saying their loved one was allowed to leave a St. Eustache hospital in sub-zero temperatures in just a gown.

Biden's virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

Getting 100 million shots in Americans' arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden declared Friday.

Don't avoid going to the ER because of pandemic, Canadians urged

As provinces issue lockdown orders, curfews and other restrictions to combat record daily COVID-19 cases, with ICUs in some urban centres near capacity, Canadians are reminded to seek emergency care as they normally would should it be necessary.