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Verner, 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.

Jenny Begin says her quality of life deteriorates when personal support workers don’t show up to her home to assist with her care. Jan.22/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Manitoulin OPP search warrant nets 65K in suspected cocaine, methamphetamine

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Manitoulin detachment say they have executed a search warrant at a residence in Baldwin Township, where officers seized what is suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $66,000.

(OPP North Eat Region/Twitter Post) 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.

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.

(Environment Canada - Ontario North Alert Map Jan.22/22)

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Sudbury

Manitoulin OPP search warrant nets 65K in suspected cocaine, methamphetamine

Ramsey Lake skating path opens in Greater Sudbury

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

Manitoulin man in midst of 100 straight polar dips

It's been bitterly cold across much of northern Ontario as of late but one Manitoulin Island man is not letting that stop his bid to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone.

Double whammy for Sudbury hospital as number of COVID-19 patients surge

The Omicron surge has hit Health Sciences North hard, with the Sudbury hospital having to deal with two big challenges: more staff off work with COVID-19 than ever, and a surge of patients in hospital with the disease.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Notre-Dame Hospital in Hearst

The Porcupine Health Unit said Friday a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Notre-Dame Hospital in Hearst.

North Bay

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.

Truck driver hauling mangoes charged with impaired driving in northern Ont.

A 55-year-old truck driver from Calgary hauling mangoes in northern Ontario has been charged with impaired driving.

Silence at the salon: A new trend

There is a new trend in the personal care industry, offering silent appointments for clients who want to relax and not hold a conversation.

Sault Ste. Marie

Manitoulin OPP search warrant nets 65K in suspected cocaine, methamphetamine

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.

Sault fire officials investigating apartment blaze

Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services say there were no injuries following an apartment fire in the city Friday morning.

Sault police take more guns off the streets in December

Sault Ste. Marie's police chief is urging the public to share tips with police about criminal activity, as the latest statistics from the Sault showing more guns being taken off the streets.

Sault man facing charges after accidentally shooting himself in leg with sawed-off shotgun

A 65-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie is facing more than a dozen charges after he accidentally shot himself in the leg earlier this month.

Timmins

Politicians in Timmins share how what they are looking forward to when pandemic restrictions lift

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

Charlie Angus, member of parliament (NDP) for Timmins-James Bay says OMICRON has hit the nation like a baseball bat and he's eager to get back to work on files that have been set aside due to the pandemic. (File photo)

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.

Timmins police seek witnesses to collision at corner of Hwy. 101, Bristol Road

Timmins police officers are investigating a collision that took place late Thursday morning at the intersection of Highway 101 and Bristol Road in Porcupine.

Kapuskasing suspect, 76, faces multiple sex assault charges dating back to 1970s

A 76-year-old suspect from Kapuskasing was arrested and charged this week with numerous sexual assault offences dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

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'Jeopardy!' contestants failed to answer a clue about Prince Edward Island potatoes.

Scientists find rare coral reef off the coast of Tahiti

A rare pristine coral reef seemingly untouched by climate change has been discovered off the coast of Tahiti.

Ont. dog returns home after 3 weeks in the extreme cold

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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.'

Consumer Alert

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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'It feels like betrayal': Vulnerable families respond to COVID-19 changes as B.C.'s top doctor defends approach

When the provincial health officer told British Columbians she was removing isolation requirements and testing for most of the population and compared managing COVID-19 in similar terms to the flu or common cold, many people were shocked and some instantly alarmed.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks to reporters during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (Province of BC/Flickr)

3 Canadians shot, 2 killed, at Mexican resort: local officials

Two Canadians were killed and another was injured in a shooting at a Mexican resort near Playa del Carmen on Friday, local officials have reported. The shooting took place at Hotel Xcaret.

'Special partnership:' Canadian loan of $120 million welcomed by Ukrainian president

The president of Ukraine is thanking Canada for a $120-million loan aimed at bolstering his country's economy amid a hostile buildup of 100,000 Russian troops along its borders.

Ontario COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to 4,026 while ICU admissions reach 600

Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday as ICU admissions linked to the virus climb.

Frozen smoothies recalled over cyanide poisoning concerns, reports of illnesses

Evive Nutrition Inc. is recalling three batches of its Immunity Super Functional Smoothie due to the presence of raw elderberries, which could cause cyanide poisoning.

Canada Post unveils stamp honouring jazz legend Eleanor Collins

Canada Post has revealed its new stamp honouring 102-year-old trailblazing jazz singer Eleanor Collins.

Bitcoin value tumbles almost 50 per cent since record November

Bitcoin has lost almost half its value since its November high, with cryptocurrency prices continuing to plunge as major economies look to curb their growing popularity.

Canadian gold company distances itself from deadly Ghana explosion

Kinross Gold Corp. says it didn't own or operate the truck involved in a deadly explosion in Ghana Thursday that was carrying supplies to the company's mine.

Baltic nations to ship Washington-endorsed arms to Ukraine

The Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plans to send U.S.-made anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, a move that the United States fully endorsed Saturday amid Kyiv's escalating tensions with Russia.