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Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed

A Canadian city has just been named the worst in the country for bed bugs for the third year in a row.

Bed bugs can be found almost anywhere there is fabric or wood from department stores to movie theatres to hospitals. (Orkin LLC)

Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September

The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2023 summer forecast, and, according to the long-range forecaster, Ontario could be in for some 'hot and soggy' summer months.

A couple relaxes on a dock on Pigeon Lake near Bobcaygeon, Ont., Friday, July 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units

A lot of buildings in downtown Sudbury are for sale, or are being sold, including a couple of bank buildings, a church and an old school.

Sudbury Realtor Paul Kusnierczyk said the zoning downtown makes converting some of the buildings to residential use relatively straightforward. Kusnierczyk is the listing broker on the Knox Church on Larch Street. He said a deal has been firmed up for just under $500,000. (Photo from video)

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Sudbury

Meals on Wheels in Sudbury raises awareness of community impact, need for volunteers

March for Meals is celebrating its 21st year, a national campaign raising awareness of the important work Meals on Wheels does for the community.

Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units

A lot of buildings in downtown Sudbury are for sale, or are being sold, including a couple of bank buildings, a church and an old school.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

North Bay

North Bay police board approves 2023 budget, includes a 10% increase

The North Bay Police Service’s Board approved the police department’s 2023 budget, including a 10 per cent increase compared to last year.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

Man charged after indecent act at a North Bay trail

A 33-year-old North Bay man has been charged with committing an indecent act at a local, popular trail area earlier this month, police say.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault police bringing back auxiliary unit

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is reinstating its auxiliary constable program.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Sault Ste. Marie joins others, will ban TikTok on city devices

As hostility and suspicion grows in the West toward China, some cities in northern Ontario are joining other governments in banning the use of TikTok on municipal phones and devices.

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

Timmins

Timmins residents share painful stories on day to eliminate racism

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the group called Timmins Together hosted a symposium.

Senior dog at Sudbury shelter looking for her retirement home

In this week's episode of Take Me Home Tuesday, CTV News is featuring Brandy, a sweet, senior dog who 'will do anything for a cookie.'

Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end

A Sault Ste. Marie woman captured photos and video of a rare bobcat sighting in her East End residential neighbourhood Monday at the height of mating season.

Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize

A retired couple from Sturgeon Falls who likes to play lottery scratch tickets for weekend entertainment has hit the jackpot.

Northern Ontario police seize $35K in drugs during traffic stop

A 25-year-old suspect has been charged with drug and other offences following a traffic stop by Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming earlier this month.

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Adviser on unmarked graves says some landowners are refusing access for searches

As some private landowners restrict residential school survivors from performing ceremony or searching their properties for possible unmarked graves, a federal minister says Ottawa is open to legislating new protections for the possible burial sites.

The Survivors’ Flag hangs to honour Indigenous Peoples who were forced to attend residential schools, on the grounds of the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Sept. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

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Elon Musk's satellites are muddling UFO sighting statistics, researchers say

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Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed

A Canadian city has just been named the worst in the country for bed bugs for the third year in a row.

'Cheap quality': Ontario woman says dresses she ordered online look completely different in real life

An Ontario woman wanted to order dresses online for her and her mother to attend her daughter’s baptism.

An Ontario woman said the dresses she ordered online looked nothing like the photos when they arrived. (Supplied)

Liquidation sale at Nordstrom's Ontario stores could begin as soon as tomorrow

A liquidation sale at six Nordstrom locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) could begin as soon as tomorrow.

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The first day of Nordstrom's liquidation sale began on Tuesday, but some shoppers walked away underwhelmed, as most items were only marked down five per cent.

Via Rail apologizes after Muslim man told not to pray at Ottawa train station

Via Rail is apologizing after a Muslim man was told he couldn't pray at the Ottawa train station.

Ontario man fails driving test, almost hits 4 people with vehicle before doing burnouts in parking lot: police

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Second body recovered from Old Montreal building destroyed by fire

Montreal police confirmed Tuesday evening that a second body has been recovered from the building in Old Montreal that was destroyed by a fire last week.

These foods cost more in Canada, despite inflation rate slowdown

Overall inflation in Canada is cooling, according to just-released data, but the trend is not being reflected at grocery stores, where prices for some items continue to grow.

Trudeau's top aide Telford to testify, amid Hill drama over foreign interference

After weeks of resistance, and ahead of a vote that could have compelled it to happen, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office announced Tuesday that his chief of staff Katie Telford will testify about foreign election interference, before a committee that has been studying the issue for months.