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Rescue cat in Callander shares the message of love in new children’s book

A new children’s book called Hello Dolly showcases the message that owners are rescued too when adopting a new pet.

After a year’s worth of pictures, adventures and love, Barbara Weeks published a children’s book starring her rescue cat Dolly. (Alana Pickrell/CTV News)

Homeowner frustrated as blasting causes damage to his dream home

A Sudbury man is sharing his story about damage he says was caused by blasting being done close to his home.

Leo Turgeon bought his dream home on Dill Lake a year ago. In November, blasting started to clear a private lot next door and he said it has damaged his home's foundation. (Alana Everson/CTV News)

Broken elevator a hardship for residents of seniors-only building in Sudbury

For more than two months, residents of a Sudbury seniors-only apartment complex have been forced to use the stairs, as the elevator has been out of commission.

Notices have been posted on the doorways alerting tenants of the issue with the broken elevator, although no resolution date is set. (Dana Roberts/CTV News)

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Sudbury

Homeowner frustrated as blasting causes damage to his dream home

A Sudbury man is sharing his story about damage he says was caused by blasting being done close to his home.

Broken elevator a hardship for residents of seniors-only building in Sudbury

For more than two months, residents of a Sudbury seniors-only apartment complex have been forced to use the stairs, as the elevator has been out of commission.

Young Sudbury Singers release first of four video performances

A Sudbury choir group is celebrating its 14th season by releasing four videos of the children performing virtually.

Sudbury students sending 3,500 Christmas cards to Canadian soldiers

Students at Marymount Academy in Greater Sudbury are honouring Canadian Armed Forces serving overseas this Christmas by sending them 3,500 Christmas cards.

Nurses, health-care workers to protest Friday in Sudbury

The Ontario Nurse's Association has announced a Friday afternoon protest in Sudbury.

North Bay

Rescue cat in Callander shares the message of love in new children’s book

A new children’s book called Hello Dolly showcases the message that owners are rescued too when adopting a new pet.

Three more COVID cases in North Bay/Parry Sound area, making six new cases in two days

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit reported three new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the area's total to six new cases in the last two days and nine since Nov. 30.

Shopping initiative sells out, boosting local businesses and the North Bay Santa Fund

The Bay Bundle, which sold out in just 18 hours, features multiple items from 10 local businesses in an effort to support shopping local this holiday season.

No reopening date for North Bay Walmart yet following suspicious fire

A spokesperson from Walmart has confirmed there is no reopening date set for the local store following a suspicious fire on Nov. 20.

It’s almost time for North Bay skaters to lace up

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, North Bay has announced that, with some minor adjustments, the skating trail and all 10 of its rinks will open this season.

Sault Ste. Marie

Two people seriously hurt in Sault Ste. Marie after vehicle crashes into a tree

Sault Ste. Marie Police are at the scene of a single-vehicle collision Friday that sent a man and a woman to the hospital with serious injuries.

Sault man accused of wearing mask, wielding knife in three recent robberies

A 32-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie is facing charges in connection with three recent armed robberies in the community.

SIU looking for witnesses of Dec. 3 arrest on Wellington Street in the Sault

Investigators with the Special Investigations Unit are appealing for witnesses to an arrest that occurred Thursday morning in Sault Ste. Marie, resulting in injuries to a 38-year-old man.

Sault researchers get creative in adapting to pandemic

Research scientists at Natural Resources Canada are struggling with limited access to laboratories and offices, forcing them to get creative in how they do their work.

Ford government invests $9M into Tenaris Inc. Sault expansion

The $81 million expansion builds upon a $36 million investment last year, bringing in a total of 153 new high paying full-time jobs to Sault Ste. Marie's Tenaris facility.

Timmins

Public safety alert issued as opioid overdoses surge in Cochrane district

The Porcupine Health Unit is issuing a public safety alert after an increase in rates of suspected opioid events within the Cochrane District.

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)

Iroquois Falls man charged after police seize stun gun, pepper spray

A 43-year-old from Iroquois Falls is facing charges, including the illegal importation of a firearm, after police seized a stun gun and pepper spray.

Three southern Ontario men fined $10,000 for hunting violations in the north

A Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry investigation has resulted in three men from southern Ontario being fined a total of $10,000 for moose hunting violations in the north from two years ago.

Timmins road reopens after truck collides with man riding on a scooter

The Timmins Police Service is investigating a pedestrian-related collision that took place just before noon Friday.

Cochrane District climbs to 7 active COVID-19 cases, after new case confirmed Friday

There have been eight new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Cochrane District since Wednesday after a new infection was announced Friday morning by Porcupine Health Unit.

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Teen scientist, inventor named Time's first Kid of the Year

Time Magazine has named its first Kid of the Year and she's a 15-year-old scientist from Denver.

Caught on cam: Plane makes emergency landing on U.S. highway

Ryan Reynolds launches SickKids holiday sweater campaign

Survey finds most Canadians enjoy working from home

When a new survey asked Canadians how they are enjoying working from home only 27 per cent said they would prefer being back at the office.

First Nation pot shops flourishing with no gov't regulations

'I would die for my dog': Man saves pet from bear attack

Class learns to sign 'O Canada' amid COVID-19 restrictions

With COVID-19 guidelines preventing them from singing the national anthem, a grade 1 class in Sask., has learned to sign 'O Canada.'

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Will travel industry bounce back with vaccine on horizon?

Northern Artists Perform

Young Sudbury Singers perform Children Together

After COVID closed the curtain on the Young Sudbury Singers' concert, the group released a music video of Children Together by Denise Gage.

An original song from Kirkland Lake

Watch the full version of an original tune from a Kirkland Lake band called 'The Couchmen,' performing their song, 'Lazin.'

A Charlie Pride cover from Timmins

Marcel and Marie Gosselin from Timmins cover Charley Pride’s 'Christmas in my Hometown.'

Around Ontario

'Urgent' doctor shortage in Kingston

Patients forced to travel to other cities for basic care. CTV's Kimberley Johnson reports

Manitoulin First Nation begins mask production

A new facility in Wiikwemkoong is producing medical grade masks that are being distributed all over the country. Alana Everson reports.

Goderich business says fed support program failing

The federal CEBA program to help small businesses appears to be failing some companies. CTV London's Scott Miller has details.

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Canada surpasses 400,000 total COVID-19 cases

Canada has now recorded more than 400,000 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the global pandemic.

Pedestrians stroll along Spring Garden Road in Halifax on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

'A grim milestone': Alta. positivity rate climbs to 10.5 per cent as Hinshaw reports 1,828 cases

After setting new records for daily and active cases and hospitalizations multiple times this week, Alberta broke yet another COVID-19 milestone on Friday.

COVID-19 update: B.C. announces 711 more cases, highest hospitalizations seen so far in the pandemic

British Columbia added 711 new cases of COVID-19 to its total on Friday, and 11 more people died from the disease.

Warner Bros. streaming decision a worrying sign for Canadian cinemas

Theatres already struggling with COVID-19 shutdowns face an even tougher landscape going into 2021 after one of the biggest Hollywood studios revealed that it plans to stream a year’s worth of films online.

Pot shops cropping up across First Nations communities in legal grey zone

Cannabis shops are opening up in First Nations communities across Canada, even as First Nations leaders -- like those in British Columbia -- have been trying to launch discussions with provinces on ways Indigenous communities can also participate in the cannabis business.

Can I leave Canada before my 14-day mandatory quarantine is over?

Travellers are allowed to leave Canada before their mandatory 14-day quarantine period ends as long as they remain in quarantine for their entire stay, but foreign nationals could be denied entry if they plan to stay for less than 14 days, PHAC says.

Black federal public servants file lawsuit alleging systemic discrimination

A group of current and former Black federal workers has filed a class-action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging systemic discrimination in how it hired and promoted thousands of public servants for nearly half a century.

Common-law partner, 2 others charged with providing ammunition to N.S. shooter

Three people -- including the gunman’s common-law partner -- have been charged with providing ammunition to the Nova Scotia man responsible for Canada’s worst mass murder.

Trump loves to win but keeps losing election lawsuits

U.S. President Donald Trump is losing in courts across the country in a futile attempt to stay in power. The Republican president and his allies continue to mount new cases, even after Trump's own attorney general declared the Justice Department had uncovered no widespread fraud.