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OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.

A collision involving two vehicles in Chatsworth, Ont. has shut down part of Highway 6-10 Monday. (Source: Grey Bruce OPP)

B'Nai Brith honours North Bay mayor for standing up to racism

B'Nai Brith Canada presented North Bay Mayor Al McDonald with a certificate of merit Tuesday morning, honouring him for standing up to racism.

Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.

Sault Ste. Marie is among municipalities in northern Ontario hosting evacuees from forest fires in the northwest. (File)

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Sudbury

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.

New kind of multi-tasking: nearly 66% of Canadians use their phone on the toilet

A new study by Nord VPN, a cybersecurity company, shows some interesting results regarding cellphone usage in the bathroom.

Profit-taking makes gas price shock in Sudbury much worse, analyst says

While oil prices have been soaring of late, an industry analyst says retailers in northern Ontario have hiked prices more than necessary.

Court boots Espanola politician from town council

An Ontario court has removed Maureen Van Alstine from town council in Espanola.

Sudbury woman seeks help with alcohol struggle, ends up losing driver's licence

A Sudbury woman who sought help for alcohol dependency and mental-health challenges ended up losing her driver's licence.

North Bay

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.

B'Nai Brith honours North Bay mayor for standing up to racism

B'Nai Brith Canada presented North Bay Mayor Al McDonald with a certificate of merit Tuesday morning, honouring him for standing up to racism.

Parts of northeastern Ontario under a frost warning

Environment Canada has issued a frost warning for several areas in the northeast following hot and dry conditions over the weekend.

Highway 11 one lane in South River

Traffic has come to a stand still on Highway 11 south of North Bay on Tuesday morning after a transport rolled over on its side, police say.

New orchard is part of Canadore College's environmental sustainability initiative

Trees have been planted at Canadore College's two locations in North Bay, as part of the institution's environmental sustainability efforts.

Sault Ste. Marie

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.

Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.

Abuse survivors in the Sault launch 'Bloom for Change' campaign

Freedom Sisters Sault Ste. Marie is launching the first edition of a campaign designed to raise awareness around ending gender-based violence.

Three new forest fires confirmed in the northeast

Hot and dry weekend weather conditions did little to alleviate the fire hazard in the northeast.

Stunning moon images taken in northern Ontario during full lunar eclipse

Many skywatchers in northern Ontario were delighted to capture and share beautiful lunar images of Sunday night's total eclipse.

Timmins

OPP say road fatalities headed for 10-year high

There have been more than 107 fatalities on Ontario Provincial Police patrolled roads so far this year.

Three new forest fires confirmed in the northeast

Hot and dry weekend weather conditions did little to alleviate the fire hazard in the northeast.

Stunning moon images taken in northern Ontario during full lunar eclipse

Many skywatchers in northern Ontario were delighted to capture and share beautiful lunar images of Sunday night's total eclipse.

High School students build a partnership with the Timmins Fall Fair

Shop class students at Roland Michener Secondary School constructed pens for animals in the Timmins Fall Fair's 'Grower Program.

Sault beer drinkers take in a weekend festival

After a hiatus of nearly three years due to the pandemic, the Sault Ste. Marie Festival of Beer returned Saturday.

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The white gunman accused of massacring 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket wrote as far back as November about staging a livestreamed attack on African Americans, practiced shooting from his car and travelled hours from his home in March to scout out the store, according to detailed diary entries he appears to have posted online.

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North Bay man found guilty of 1980 murder, eligible for parole after 15 years

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ONTARIO ELECTION 2022

Front-runners do battle to represent the Sault at Queen's Park

As the provincial election nears, Sault Ste. Marie incumbent Ross Romano is squaring off again against Michelle McCleave-Kennedy, who gave him a tough fight in 2018.

North Bay Pride hosts election debate, Vic Fedeli absent

North Bay Pride hosted a debate with the candidates from the Nipissing riding to present their qualifications and policies in their bid to win a seat at Queen's Park.

North Bay Pride hosts provincial candidate debate May 16/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

A look at the major party candidates running in Sudbury

Sudburians will notice some familiar faces in the line-up for this provincial election when they got to the polls.

Consumer Alert

Ontario man without smartphone has no way to download tickets

After two years of the pandemic, many people are anxious to see concerts and sporting events. But when you buy a ticket, it’s often sent right to your smartphone.

Bob Cocroft of St. Catharines, Ont. is photographed with his wife Darleigh (Supplied).

Ontario family shocked at $1,300 bill to put ill cat down

During the pandemic more people became pet owners, but some may not realize how expensive it can be if they require emergency veterinary care.

Woman who paid $4,000 to get out of air conditioner contract still stuck in it nine months later

Door-to-door sales of furnace, air conditioners and water heaters were banned in March 2018, but many Ontarians who signed deals before that are still stuck with them.

An Ontario woman remains stuck in a contract for an air conditioner sold at her doorstep. (Pat Foran/CTV News Toronto)

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