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Ontario couple who contracted U.K. COVID-19 variant charged after allegedly misleading contact tracers

A Whitby, Ont. doctor and her husband, who contracted the U.K. COVID-19 variant, have been charged after they allegedly mislead contact tracers.

Microbiologist Marielle Bedotto-Buffet prepares a sample at the University Hospital Institute for Infectious Diseases in Marseille, southern France, Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021, to study the highly contagious COVID-19 variant that has been discovered in the UK. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

Northern Ontario lodge owner wants fairness with small business grant

A new support grant for Ontario small businesses does not include operators who provide tourist accommodations and lodge owner in the French River area questions the fairness of the grant designed to help small businesses.

Caitlin Nobbs of Great Escape Cabins on the French River in Alban, ON. Jan. 21/21 (Alana Everson/CTV Northern Ontario)

Two Sudbury school bus routes to self-isolate due to possible COVID exposure

Sudbury health officials instructed students from two school bus routes to isolate Thursday after a possible exposure to COVID-19.

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Sudbury

Northern Ontario lodge owner wants fairness with small business grant

Two Sudbury school bus routes to self-isolate due to possible COVID exposure

Sudbury health officials instructed students from two school bus routes to isolate Thursday after a possible exposure to COVID-19.

Fifth COVID death connected to Sudbury retirement home outbreak

Another tragedy has struck the COVID-19 outbreak at Sudbury's Amberwood Suites retirement home, public health officials announced late Thursday night that a fifth person has died.

Northeastern Ontario hospital adds CT scanner, with help from former resident

A small hospital in northeastern Ontario has recently introduced a new CT scanner to its arsenal, after years of fundraising and with a generous donation from a former resident.

Former Sudbury, Timmins broadcaster Warren Woods dies from COVID-19

Warren 'Woodsy' Woods, who worked at CKSO radio in Sudbury and was a TV sports reporter in Timmins in the 1970s, has died.

North Bay

Outbreak declared over at Kirkland Lake Extendicare

The COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland Lake has officially ended, the Timiskaming Health Unit announced this week.

Seminar Kibir, health lab technician prepares chemicals to process analysis of some nasal swab samples to test for COVID-19 at the Hospital of Argenteuil, north of Paris, Friday Sept. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Former East Ferris councillor dies

Former East Ferris councillor Dan Corbeil has died, the municipality announced on Facebook on Wednesday.

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit responds to intense criticism over closure of outdoor amenities

Attempts by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit to limit the spread of COVID-19 is causing quite a stir among residents in the district.

Northeastern Ontario town receives $425K broadband upgrade

As part of the province's newest investment to bring faster and more reliable internet to the north, Ontario announced another $10.9 million in funding on Wednesday morning. The latest round of money is earmarked for several towns and First Nation communities, including around $425,000 for the Township of Chisholm, south of North Bay.

Temiskaming Shores man accused of two violent home invasions in Cobalt arrested

Ontario Provincial Police said a Temiskaming Shores man has been arrested and charged with a list of crimes related to two recent violent home invasions in Cobalt.

Sault Ste. Marie

Federal government injects $500,000 into Sault’s downtown revitalization plan

The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown revitalization project is getting a boost, thanks to the Government of Canada.

The $500,000 investment will go to helping the city create its 6,300-square-metre Civic Plaza, a $6.6 million project. (Supplied)

Snowfall warning continues along the eastern shores of Lake Superior, snow squalls in Georgian Bay area

Lake effect snow continues to create hazardous winter travel conditions in the Georgian Bay and Sault Ste. Marie areas.

Ontario doctors promote vaccine confidence to counter misinformation

A panel of Ontario Medical Association Experts provided facts on COVID-19 vaccines, to combat the spread of misinformation.

Sault businesses calling for regional reopening

Some small business owners in Sault Ste Marie want the Doug Ford government to return to the regional reopening model that was in place before the latest province-wide lockdown.

Snowfall warnings for Marathon to Sault Ste. Marie area

The northeast shores of Lake Superior are getting blasted with up to 20 cm of snow over the next 24 hours.

Timmins

Timmins mayor George Pirie delivers 'State of the City' to chamber of commerce members

On Thursday, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce hosted the 'Mayor’s State of the City' address, held online this year because of COVID.

Timmins mayor George Pirie took to a virtual podium on Thursday to address the local business community. (Photo from video)

First Nation near Hearst declares COVID-19 state of emergency

Constance Lake First Nation Chief Rick Allen and council have declared a second state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the community.

Porcupine Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19; seven new cases in Sudbury

The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new death connected to COVID-19.

Timmins man refused to stop for police, had weapon in vehicle

Timmins police say a man is facing several charges after he allegedly failed to stop for an officer while driving on Wednesday afternoon.

Online purchases of gun silencers have Timmins police concerned

In the last year, Timmins Police Service says it has investigated three separate incidents of residents buying gun silencers online, which is a criminal offence in Canada.

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What the Bidens' body language says about their relationship, how they'll lead

A body language expert says U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden's affection for one another during the inauguration was a 'stark difference' to that seen from former president Donald Trump and Melania Trump.

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Eight people mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine at Toronto clinic despite not being on priority list

Eight people not on the priority list were mistakenly given a COVID-19 vaccine at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this week after an online registration link to book appointments was "erroneously shared."

Ontario discovers 76 violations during safety blitz of big-box stores, expands list of workplaces to be targeted

The Ontario government is expanding its workplace inspection campaign after a weekend blitz of big-box stores found that 76 businesses were violating safety measures.

Tow truck drivers shot at in two separate incidents on Highway 401 in Toronto

Police are investigating a possible link between two separate shootings involving tow trucks on Highway 401 in Toronto overnight.

Proud Boys organizer arrested in Florida over riot at U.S. Capitol

Two Florida men, including a self-described organizer for the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, were arrested Wednesday on charges of taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, authorities said.

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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'

Chapleau's Greg Lafleur sings 'Dust on the Bottle'

Greg Lafleur, who is originally from Sault Ste. Marie and now lives in Chapleau, covers the old 90s country tune 'Dust on the Bottle'

Around Ontario

Timmins businesses grateful for provincial help

The owners of a jewelry store in Timmins are grateful for provincial financial assistance, but say the process can be tricky to navigate.

All of Ottawa vaccinated by the summer?

The head of the Ottawa Hospital says he’s confident most of the capital can be immunized by the summer. CTV's Jeremie Charron has more.

Toronto ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts

The city says the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will open as an immunization clinic for specific health-care workers on Monday.

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Trudeau spoke with Pfizer CEO amid concerns of vaccine delays

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the CEO of Pfizer Global on Thursday and was assured that, despite an ongoing delay in vaccine deliveries, the company will follow through on millions of vaccine shipments due in March.

A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the COVID-19 at a health center in Athens, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Ontario couple who contracted U.K. COVID-19 variant charged after allegedly misleading contact tracers

A Whitby, Ont. doctor and her husband, who contracted the U.K. COVID-19 variant, have been charged after they allegedly mislead contact tracers.

U.K. police break up lockdown-flouting wedding with 400 guests

Police in London, U.K. said Friday that they have broken up a wedding attended by 400 people -- despite a nationwide lockdown that bars households from mixing.

'It's garbage': Infectious disease expert debunks 'Facts Not Fear' COVID-19 flyer

A conspiracy theory flyer claiming to promote ‘Facts Not Fear’ about the COVID-19 pandemic is full of misinformation about face masks, lockdowns and coronavirus testing.

New variant behind massive COVID-19 outbreak at Ontario LTC home

The mystery of why virtually all of the seniors and 74 workers became infected with COVID-19 at Roberta Place long-term care is now becoming clear -- one of the new variants of the novel coronavirus was behind the outbreak.

Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at centre stage

After enduring nearly a year of darts and undermining comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci called it 'liberating' to be backed by a science-friendly administration that has embraced his recommendations to battle COVID-19.

Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic

Donald Trump is returning to a family business ravaged by pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, with revenue plunging more than 40 per cent at his Doral golf property, his Washington hotel and both his Scottish resorts over the past year.

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says 'I am sorry' after 'tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall'

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a 'damaging' workplace harassment investigation.

Payette fiasco shows need for stronger GG vetting process: LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc concedes Julie Payette's resignation as governor general shows a need to strengthen the process for vetting vice-regal appointments.