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Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Here's what you need to do before you leave your house in a forest fire-prompted evacuation

Thousands of Canadians have had to leave their homes in several provinces over the last few weeks due to forest fires. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your property, both prior to an evacuation and during.

A firefighter directs water on a grass fire on an acreage behind a residential property in Kamloops, B.C., Monday, June 5, 2023. No structures were damaged but firefighters had to deal with extremely windy conditions while putting out the blaze. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

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Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Students in Sudbury learn about ATV safety

Students from Confederation Secondary School in Sudbury hit the trails Wednesday as a part of an all-terrain vehicle safety program.

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Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

A campfire is seen in this stock image. (Shutterstock)

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario.

Northern Ont. communities evacuating due to spreading wildfires

Communities affected by wildfires in the region are evacuating for safety reasons. The province says there is significant danger as several out-of-control wildfires affect air quality and physical safety.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault building owner fined $95K for fire code violations

The owner of a multi-residential building in Sault Ste. Marie was fined $95,000 on June 7 and put on probation for a year for fire code offences.

The Sault Fire Services is looking to become a regional fire training centre, after the Ontario Fire College closed its Gravenhurst facility in March. (Photo from video)

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

After decades in business, Sault butcher wants to pass on his legacy

For most of his 71 years, Lou Bruni has run butcher shops in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins

The 30th annual Canadian Mining Expo is underway in Timmins.

Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario.

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Facing evacuations due to a forest fire or flood? Here's what to pack in a grab-and-go bag

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Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

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Ontario man says new truck had catalytic converter stolen at dealership

New insurance data shows catalytic converter theft continues to be a huge problem that is showing no signs of slowing down.

According to the Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, theft of catalytic convertors rose 60 per cent over the past year, and a whopping 1,700 per cent between 2018 and 2022. (CTV News Toronto)

Ontario man says medication he's been taking for a decade just quadrupled in price

An Ontario man with a genetic disorder said he was shocked when he got his latest prescription filled for a medication he has been taking for the past ten years.

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4 very young children critically wounded in knife attack in French Alpine town

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Trans, non-binary students under 16 in N.B. need parental consent for pronoun changes

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