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Ramsey Lake residents concerned by nearby encampment

Many homeless encampments are springing up around Sudbury.

An encampment is setup in the bush off Ramsey Lake Road, on city property. The bylaw department confirmed it has received several complaints about the encampment. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Sault Ste. Marie council approves Mill Market move

The relocation of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mill Market has received final approval from city council. In an 8-3 vote, council accepted a recommendation from administration to accept a tender of over $2.9 million.

Driver charged with towing unsafe load walks home: OPP

A driver near Orangeville had to leave his truck and walk home after police said he was stopped for towing an unsafe load.

An Ontario Provinical Police officer stops a pickup truck for towing an unsafe load of straw bales in Amaranth Township, Ont., on Tues., Aug. 16, 2022 (OPP)

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Sudbury

Sudbury man $1M richer after LOTTO 6/49 win

James Armstrong of Sudbury is $1 million richer after winning a Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the July 27 LOTTO 6/49 draw.

Ramsey Lake residents concerned by nearby encampment

Many homeless encampments are springing up around Sudbury.

Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

Daycares in Sudbury are planning ahead after opting in for the $10 a day childcare program.

Two Elliot Lake residents charged with drug trafficking

Two people from Elliot Lake are facing drug trafficking and other charges following a raid at a residence on Bennett Drive on Aug. 15.

Greater Sudbury representatives busy at AMO Conference

Greater Sudbury Mayor, Brian Bigger, along with senior staff took part in the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference.

North Bay

North Bay armed robbery suspect arrested

A 26-year-old from London, Ont., accused of armed robbery involving a firearm in North Bay on July 26 has been arrested in southern Ontario, police say.

During the arrest, officers found a loaded Glock 9mm handgun inside a satchel being worn by the accused. (Provided)

Near North Crime Stoppers sees record number of tips

As of July Near North Crime Stoppers has received more than 500 tips has leading to 15 or more arrests.

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

At a charity golf tournament and gala raising money for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, former Ontario Premier Mike Harris addressed the staffing crisis in hospitals and fears of privatizing health care.

OPP seek help investigating single vehicle collision

Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay are investigating a single vehicle collision on Clelland Road in Pringle Township on Aug. 12.

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie council approves Mill Market move

Sault grandmother upset with Ontario's new autism program

Sault resident says more funding is necessary for the province's autism program, as well as a switch to a needs-based approach.

Lock tours return to Canadian side of Sault Ste. Marie

There's a new presence on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie. The 'Miss Marie' is now offering tours of the St. Marys River and the Soo Locks.

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

New passport services available in the Sault

Starting Aug. 17, at Sault Ste. Marie Service Canada office on Bay Street, people can now apply for and pick up their passports.

Timmins

Northern Ont. MPP begs province to stop the closure remote community's only health care option

With another small northern Ontario community set to lose its only health care provider at the end of the month, Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas is begging the province for help.

The Municipality of Gogama has been working with volunteers and The Venture Centre since 1994 on improvement projects around the area. (Alana Pickrell/CTV News)

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

New stratospheric balloon experiments launched in Timmins

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is back in Timmins launching stratospheric balloons to collect data about our atmosphere with scientists from around the world.

Magic mushrooms found in northern Ontario geocache

Police are issuing a warning to northern Ontario residents after a bag of hallucinogenic drugs was found in a geocache in a provincial park.

New CTV National News anchor got start in northern Ontario

Following Monday's shocking news about long-time CTV National News Anchor Lisa LaFlamme's departure, CTV Northern Ontario speaks to the man who will be taking over her role.

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Finland's prime minister says she did not take any drugs during a 'wild' party in a private home, adding she did nothing wrong when letting her hair down and partying with friends.

FILE - Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin attends a joint press conference with Italian Premier Mario Draghi at Chigi palace, Premier's office, in Rome, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

B.C. cop who showed sexual selfie to domestic violence victim reinstated

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'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns

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A screwdriver shaped like a handgun sold at auto shops across Canada.

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Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church

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Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

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