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Sault police charge man after attack at a dog park

A man in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with assault after punching another pet owner in the face following an altercation at a dog park Saturday, police said.

Drug bust near Espanola nets $66K in suspected cocaine, crystal meth

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Manitoulin detachment raided a home on Hardwood Road in Baldwin Township on Friday.

In a Jan.22 tweet from the OPP North East Region account, officials confirmed police have seized what is suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $66,000 after executing a search warrant in Baldwin Township. (Twitter)

After the Omicron wave, here's what U.S. experts say could come next in 2022

After the past 25 months, forgetting the pandemic for even a little while may sound like a fantasy -- after all, the coronavirus has gotten our hopes up before. But infectious disease experts say there just may be an end in sight.

A woman wearing a winter coat gets tested for COVID-19 at a mobile testing site in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Sudbury

Sudbury plumbers share tips to prevent frozen pipes

Temperatures are set to plunge once again and with the bitter cold plumbers throughout Northern Ontario have been busy dealing with frozen pipes.

Alzheimer Society finding people living with dementia have become more isolated due to pandemic

Alzheimer’s Society of Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts is helping clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related issues stay connected. Many have become isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions throughout the pandemic.

Grief recovery program to help the vulnerable in Sudbury

The Samaritan Centre is a multi-agency facility that offers services for Sudbury’s vulnerable population dealing with barriers like homelessness, food insecurity, mental health and substance abuse issues.

Drug bust near Espanola nets $66K in suspected cocaine, crystal meth

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Manitoulin detachment raided a home on Hardwood Road in Baldwin Township on Friday.

Ramsey Lake skating path opens in Greater Sudbury

The skating path on Ramsey Lake Skating Path opened for the season Friday.

North Bay

Alzheimer Society finding people living with dementia have become more isolated due to pandemic

To keep busy, Rita Brousseau spends time with her family and also participates in activities at the Alzheimer’s Society’s health bistro twice a week for social interaction. Jan.23/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Northern Ont. woman living with ALS says PSW shortage is causing her life to 'deteriorate'

A West Nipissing woman living with ALS is speaking out about how the shortage of Personal Support Workers is impacted her life.

Number of Sturgeon Falls downtown murals continues to grow

When walking in downtown Sturgeon Falls, you might notice several paintings on the side of buildings.

Outdoor rink at Nipissing University benefiting students

With gyms and recreations centres remaining closed, the outdoor rink at Nipissing University is a popular spot for students.

Air Canada reducing number of flights between North Bay and Toronto

Air Canada is changing the way flights will be arriving and departing out of North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault police charge man after attack at a dog park

A man in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with assault after punching another pet owner in the face following an altercation at a dog park Saturday, police said.

Sault family looking forward to home ownership

A Sault Ste. Marie family is excited to move into their new home after being selected by Habitat For Humanity to take ownership of the agency's recently completed house on Wellington Street West.

Snowcross races return to Sault Ste. Marie

Snowmobilers, UTV and snow bike racers from across Canada are in Sault Ste. Marie to participate in the 2022 Snowcross racing event.

Highway closure, snowfall warnings in effect for parts of northeast

The Ministry of Transportation is reporting the closure of Highway 17 in both directions from White River to Batchewana Bay following a snowfall warning from Environment Canada.

Algoma University professor recognized with rising star award

A professor at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie is being recognized by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for her research in health sciences.

Timmins

Timmins taking pro-active approach to addictions and homelessness

City of Timmins officials said they want to help its community partners when it comes to negotiating with upper levels of government in addressing the high rates of homelessness and deaths from drug overdoses.

The City of Timmins has hired Meagan Baranyk, a social worker with front-line experience who will help coordinate community strategies in addressing issues experienced by vulnerable people. Jan.23/22 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Timmins farmer and plant-based store owner offer alternatives to high beef prices

With news that the price of beef is increasingly expensive at grocery stores due to higher shipping costs and labour shortages, as a result of the pandemic, a man from Timmins is suggesting people get to know their farmers.

Timmins politicians on what they are looking forward to when pandemic restrictions lift

The pandemic has forced everyone to pivot from their usual routines, including politicians.

Northern immigration project seeing double the uptake in Timmins

The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is reporting that the number of skilled immigrants coming to the city through the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has doubled since the project launched in 2020.

Northern farmers feeling effects of veterinarian shortage

Northern veterinarians are stretched thin by a lack of resources in the region, which farmers in the region say has them waiting weeks to see veterinarians who specialize in large animals.

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UAE, U.S. intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates and the U.S. military intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early Monday, authorities said, the second attack in a week that targeted the Emirati capital.

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Caught on camera: Amazon delivery driver faces off with a black bear

Home surveillance footage captured an Amazon driver coming face-to-face with a black bear while making a delivery at a home in California.

Jacob Panetta dropped from Jacksonville Icemen after 'racist gesture' made towards Jordan Subban

New Jersey Devils defenceman P.K. Subban did not mince words on social media calling out Jacksonville Icemen defenceman Jacob Panetta of the East Coast Hockey League after an apparent racist gesture made against P.K.'s brother Jordan Subban of the South Carolina Stingrays.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invokes Nazi Germany in offensive anti-vaccine speech

At a rally against vaccine mandates in Washington, DC, on Sunday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likened vaccine policies in the U.S. to the actions of a totalitarian state, even suggesting Anne Frank was in a better situation when she was hiding from the Nazis.

'Shadow pandemic': Advocates worry lockdowns have fuelled surge in partner violence

Pandemic home-based quarantines effectively put women under heightened levels of control from abusive partners, advocates say.

Northern Artists Perform

A Scorpions cover marks fall of Berlin Wall

We have a song from our friend Mitch Jean in Cochrane. Mitch covers 'Winds of Change,' a Scorpions song marking the fall of the Berlin Wall.

A country classic from Greater Sudbury

Here's veteran Sudbury musician Victor Dupuis performing a cover of a country song by Rodney Crowell, 'I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried.'

Sudbury couple perform Foreigner classic

With Kelly Size on vocals and husband Guss Asselin on guitar, here's a cover of Foreigner's classic song, 'I Want to Know What Love Is.'

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Ontario man who thought he won $1,458 on sports bet shocked by reason he won't get the prize

An Ontario man who recently bet $2 on a long shot and thought he won $1,458 by predicting the outcome of three hockey games was shocked when he was told he didn't actually win.

Burlington man Marc Nadal thought he won $1,458 betting on NHL games. (Supplied)

Some homeowners spend more time planning vacations than reviewing their mortgage, survey finds

A new survey has found that more than a third of homeowners spend more time planning their vacation than thinking about their mortgage.

Scammers keep finding ways to drain gift cards

Canadians spend billions of dollars on gift cards each year and for the most part they're used successfully without any issues, but occasionally some gift cards turn up empty.

Gift cards for various retailers are offered for sale at a supermarket in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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Canada noncommittal on next steps in Ukraine as U.S., U.K. pull out diplomats

As the United States and the United Kingdom withdraw embassy and diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid the ongoing buildup of Russian troops at the borders, Canadian officials won't say whether their diplomats will follow suit.

A woman walks past a security guard at the British Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Britain on Monday also announced it is withdrawing some diplomats and dependants from its embassy in Kyiv. The Foreign Office said the move was "in response to the growing threat from Russia." (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Ontario's COVID-19 case count surpasses 1,000,000, deaths top 11,000

The number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ontario has passed 1,000,000 as deaths related to the disease total more than 11,000.

At-home testing for coronavirus? Here's why you should keep pets away

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COVID-19 vaccine passports now required to enter big-box stores in Quebec

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Two Canadians killed in Mexico shooting had criminal connections: Mexican reports

While Canadian authorities have yet to confirm the identities of the three Canadians shot at a resort near Playa de Carmen, Mexico, reports from Mexican media indicate that at least one Canadian killed was allegedly linked to an international criminal organization.

U.K. to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

The British government announced Monday that it is scrapping coronavirus testing requirements for vaccinated people arriving in England, news hailed by the travel industry as a big step back to normality.

Calgary man who killed girlfriend found guilty of second-degree murder in her daughter's death

A Calgary man who admitted to murdering his former girlfriend but denied killing her daughter has been found guilty of killing the young girl.

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