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Sudbury group paints rocks to spread inspiration

Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) is a non-profit organization run by and for people who have experienced mental health challenges and illness.

Cycling for Parkinson’s awareness

A team of cyclists making their way across Canada to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease made a stop in Sault Ste. Marie this week.

Hollinger Golf Course celebrates 100 years in Timmins

The Hollinger Golf Club in Timmins is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It was on Aug. 9, 1922, when the club took over the nine-hole course from the Hollinger Mine, who built it in 1919 as a way to attract people to the city.

The Hollinger Golf Club is hosting a junior golf camp this week as part of the celebration of its 100th anniversary. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

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Sudbury group paints rocks to spread inspiration

Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) is a non-profit organization run by and for people who have experienced mental health challenges and illness.

Survey finds more than half of women want to quit their jobs

There's new data out that suggests the number of women around the world who actively want to quit their jobs is at an all-time high.

Sudbury police cleared in arrest of domestic violence suspect in March

Greater Sudbury Police were justified in using tear gas and firing a non-lethal weapon during an arrest March 31, according to the provincial body that investigates police.

Take Me Home Tuesday: Sassy

Sassy is a 12-year-old domestic longhair cat looking for her forever home after spending about three weeks at the Sudbury SPCA.

Sudbury's Kathleen Street reopened after two-vehicle crash

Sudbury police said Kathleen Street has been reopened in both directions between Notre Dame Avenue and Melvin Street following a crash Tuesday morning.

North Bay

North Bay health unit receives small supply of monkeypox vaccines

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says it has received a small number of monkeypox vaccine doses.

This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue). (NIAID via AP)

One person killed Monday in head-on collision on Hwy. 69

A southern Ontario man was killed early Monday morning in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Highway 69 near Parry Sound.

North Bay football field to be dedicated to a local legend

North Bay will honour one of its favourite sons, Mike O’Shea, on Aug. 13. O’Shea is head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and a Canadian Football Hall of Famer.

Lotto 6/49 jackpot ticket sold in Toronto, two $1M prizes in northern Ontario

Did you buy a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Ontario for the Aug. 6 draw? Lottery officials say five big prizes were won in these areas of the province.

Pho Noodle House seeing strong support in downtown Sudbury

A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Noodle House opened in Sudbury’s downtown core early last month. It’s located on Larch Street and the owner tells CTV News that each one of his employees is from Vietnam.

Sault Ste. Marie

Cycling for Parkinson’s awareness

A team of cyclists making their way across Canada to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease made a stop in Sault Ste. Marie this week.

New film studio coming to the Sault

A Toronto area developer and film producer has some big plans for a historic building in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.

This year's Kagawong History Day highlights major Canadian shipwreck

After a two-year hiatus, Kagawong History Day returns Aug. 11 focusing on Canada’s Empress of Ireland shipwreck.

Manitoulin police say Hamilton resident was driving stolen car when it crashed

A Hamilton resident involved in a collision July 31 was driving a stolen vehicle, Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police said Monday.

Fire marshal investigating cause of Goulais Avenue blaze

The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is helping with an investigation into an incident that happened on Goulais Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, which resulted in a fire and two deaths.

Timmins

Hollinger Golf Course celebrates 100 years in Timmins

'Dial before you dig' backlog causing major construction delays in Timmins

The Timmins Construction Association is alerting the Ontario government about a chronic problem that is causing major construction delays.

Timmins senior charged for firing gun in ongoing bylaw dispute

An 84-year-old Timmins man is facing a list of firearms-related charges following an incident at an undeveloped lot involved in an ongoing dispute with city bylaw officials, police said.

Shortage of student housing in Timmins prompts Northern College to ask for help

As colleges and universities prepare to welcome students in September, the pressure is on when it comes to the housing supply.

Timmins police say girl, 14, was swarmed, beaten and robbed by five other teens

Police in Timmins say a 14-year-old girl was injured Aug. 5 when she was surrounded and assaulted by five other teens in a school parking lot.

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Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget

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Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues

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A technician walks among propane tanks at Sunbelt Rentals in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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Saskatoon woman made checklist while planning abduction, court documents allege

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Sask. Amber Alert suspect Benjamin Moore has history of sexual offences with children: RCMP

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Train surfer' under police investigation speaks about his dangerous adventures

The man who claims to be one of the people seen 'surfing' on the roof of a moving subway train in Toronto is speaking exclusively to CTV News about his stunts and the looming threat of a police arrest.

FBI's search of Trump's Florida estate: Why now?

The FBI's unprecedented search of former president Donald Trump's Florida residence ricocheted around government, politics and a polarized country Tuesday along with questions as to why the Justice Department – notably cautious under Attorney General Merrick Garland – decided to take such a drastic step.

Ontario nurse facing charges after alleged assault that left 2-year-old in hospital

An Ontario nurse is facing charges in connection with the alleged assault of a two-year-old boy with “significant medical limitations” in Niagara Region.

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RCMP's spyware tools are 'extremely intrusive,' privacy experts say

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Senegalese diplomat arrested by Quebec police owed former landlord more than $45,000

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