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Sudbury councillor writes prime minister about 'bullying' at city hall

There appears to be some tension around the city council table in Greater Sudbury and it involves the city's top bureaucrat.

Ward 3 Coun. Gerry Montpellier said Monday he felt compelled to write Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after seeing how he handled alleged bullying within Rideau Hall and the situation involving the Governor General. (Ian Campbell/CTV News)

Hospital foundations cash-in on 50/50 lotteries during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many of us on edge, but hospital foundations throughout the north have found a way to create some fun and give people something to get excited about: 50/50 lotteries.

The Timmins and District Hospital is almost 30 years old and it has a list of medical equipment it needs that totals approximately $35 million. (Photo submitted by Timmins and District Hospital Foundation)

Angry over trail closure, lone North Bay protestor calls for medical officer of health to resign

It was a protest that gained a lot of social media attention, but Monday's rally outside the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit attracted just one protestor.

Snowmobiler Steven Godfrey, from Ahmic Harbour, was the lone protestor walking up and down the sidewalk in front of the outside the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for two hours. (Eric Taschner/CTV News)

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Sudbury

Sudbury councillor writes prime minister about 'bullying' at city hall

There appears to be some tension around the city council table in Greater Sudbury and it involves the city's top bureaucrat.

Sudburian returning from international travel may have brought back more infectious strain of COVID

An even more infectious strain of COVID-19 could be in Greater Sudbury, the health unit said Monday, after it was detected in a traveller returning to Canada.

All long-term care residents should be vaccinated by Feb. 5, Public Health Sudbury & Districts announces

Enough Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in Greater Sudbury that all residents in care homes in the area should receive the shot by Feb. 5.

Sudbury police investigate report of illegal gathering, find people hiding in bedrooms

A homeowner in Greater Sudbury has been fined $750 after police investigated a report of an illegal gathering and found people hiding in the residence.

Kirkland Lake man charged with impersonating a peace officer, other criminal offences

Two Kirkland Lake men are facing several charges in connection with four break and enters, including one for impersonating a peace officer.

North Bay

Angry over trail closure, lone North Bay protestor calls for medical officer of health to resign

It was a protest that gained a lot of social media attention, but Monday's rally outside the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit attracted just one protestor.

COVID vaccine arriving in northeastern Ontario

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at three health units in northeastern Ontario, officials said Monday.

Military to support vaccination efforts in northern Ontario Indigenous communities

Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says on Twitter the Canadian Armed Forces will support vaccine efforts in 32 communities of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

Local filmmaker explores the beauty of his hometown

After being forced back to North Bay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local videographer Jim Clement and his girlfriend Alisha Mackenzie put together a video showcasing everything the city has to offer.

No injuries reported in North Bay house fire Sunday morning

Firefighters in North Bay responded to a duplex fire on Kodiak Crescent Sunday morning with no injuries reported.

Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma Public Health reports second COVID-19 death

A second person in their coverage area has died of COVID-19, Algoma Public Health announced Monday.

Sault man killed in fatal crash between truck and snowmobile

The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police said emergency responders were called to a fatal snowmobile crash on Sunday night.

Military to support vaccination efforts in northern Ontario Indigenous communities

Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says on Twitter the Canadian Armed Forces will support vaccine efforts in 32 communities of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

Sault film industry proving a success through pandemic

While following guidance from the provincial government and public health officials, Sault Ste. Marie's film industry is doing just fine as the pandemic continues.

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.

Timmins

Hospital foundations cash-in on 50/50 lotteries during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many of us on edge, but hospital foundations throughout the north have found a way to create some fun and give people something to get excited about: 50/50 lotteries.

Battling COVID outbreak, Extendicare Kapuskasing receives additional staff

Extendicare Kapuskasing, where 27 residents and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19, has added staff to help cope with the outbreak.

Northern Ontario teen charged with multiple counts of sexual assault

A 19-year-old from Smooth Rock Falls is facing several charges for sexual assault and sexual interference stemming from incidents that allegedly took place earlier this month.

Military to support vaccination efforts in northern Ontario Indigenous communities

Federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says on Twitter the Canadian Armed Forces will support vaccine efforts in 32 communities of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

24 new COVID-19 cases, one new death in Porcupine health region

Officials with the Porcupine Health Unit have announced more troubling news, with 24 new COVID-19 cases and a new death caused by virus.

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Montreal restaurant finding fame for cheeky menu blurbs

A restaurant owner in Montreal is garnering rave reviews for serving up bluntly honest blurbs for his dishes.

Amazon driver in Texas finds baby abandoned by carjacker

Neighbours in Houston are thanking an Amazon delivery driver for helping to find a baby that was abandoned after an apparent carjacking.

Neighbour rescues twin toddlers from fire in Maryland

Indigenous woman uses TikTok to keep her culture alive

Montreal’s Shina Novalinga is keeping her Indigenous culture alive by throat-singing with her mom on TikTok.

A clever way to provide in-person classes amid the pandemic

Toronto Maple Leafs legend George Armstrong dead at 90

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain George Armstrong reported dead at 90. Armstrong lead the team to win four Stanley Cups in the 1960s

Death on the Lake: A woman's death raises dark suspicions

Program seeks to recover destructive 'ghost gear' from ocean

Neil Young becomes latest musician to sell catalog rights

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'ScienceUpFirst:' Social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.

Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

'Dance your cares away': Production of new Fraggle Rock series underway in Calgary

Production of Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock, a new version of the beloved series, is officially underway at the Calgary Film Centre.

Boy, 10, told to walk home from school with 2 broken wrists: parents

The parents of a Sherwood Park boy are sounding the alarm after their son was told to walk home from school after breaking both wrists, and the parents say they didn’t receive a call from any officials.

Homemade ice-surfacing machine gives old washing machine new life

A request for a skating rink to play hockey prompted one Winnipeg man and his son on an ambitious journey to build their own ice-resurfacing machine.

'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.

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

Toronto teen sweethearts open chocolate business

Two 16-year-olds from Toronto have opened a business specializing in smashed chocolate hearts.

Online school app hacked in French River area

The school board has stop using an online language app after an inappropriate image and message popped up on a student laptop recently.

Roberta Place staff ‘quite scared’

CTV's Craig Momney has the latest on the deadly outbreak at Roberta Place in Barrie.

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Photos of the Kelly family on their rolling farm in Saskatchewan seem to show a picture-perfect life, but not so long ago, Mathieu Kelly was suffering under a crushing work load, and struggling with his mental health, an issue that affects countless farmers in Canada.

Mathieu and Lesley Kelly love their life on their farm in Saskatchewan, but the two have been through their share of mental health struggles, something they say affects a lot of those in agriculture. (Kelly family)

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Freeland hints at potential hotel quarantines for returning travellers

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Ontario officially extends state of emergency and stay-at-home order by 14 days

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MP removed from Liberal caucus over allegedly 'dangerous' accusations about colleagues

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Don Martin: 10 well-grounded names for Trudeau to consider (and actually vet) for governor general

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Filipina front-line workers are turning their pandemic struggles into art

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Ethical concerns raised over luxury COVID-19 vaccine vacations

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