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Here's where the record-breaking Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket was sold

The location where a historic lottery ticket was sold was revealed Thursday morning.

'A nightmare': Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations

Ajay Sood and his family bought their dream home in Oakville this past July, but they say a contractor destroyed their house after refusing to finish the work despite being paid in advance.

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1940-2023 Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday.

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Dog is foster mother to litter of kittens northwest of Edmonton

A dog on a ranch near Barrhead, Alta., is feline fine about mothering abandoned kittens.
59-year-old Montreal skateboarder shreds stereotypes

At 59 years old, Montrealer Constantinos Gray recently decided to get back on a board again after 42 years.

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National Truth and Reconciliation Day event at Grace Hartman Ampitheatre in Sudbury on Sept. 28.23

Victoria Brock in Forever and For Always: The Music of Shania Twain at Yes Theatre's Refettorio in Sudbury. (Juan Echavarria)

The Sault Ste. Marie YMCA has gone to the dogs – literally. Dog owners brought their beloved pets to the YMCA pool for the annual Doggie Dip fundraiser. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Sudbury

Sudbury aims to end homelessness by 2030

Homelessness is rising in Sudbury and at city council Tuesday night, steps were taken to end homelessness in the next 10 years.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday.

Sudbury man dies in collision on Estaire Road

A 62-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening when his truck hit a guard rail and crashed on Estaire Road.

Roundabout construction in Sudbury will slow traffic again at Lasalle/Frood

With construction expected to be complete in November, Greater Sudbury is restricting traffic again at the corner of Frood Road and Lasalle Boulevard.

North Bay

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday.

Housing protest for international students was a ‘publicity stunt,’ northern Ont. college says

The president of a college in North Bay, Ont., says a recent protest at the school that saw students sleeping in tents was a “publicity stunt” organized by an outside group.

Manitoulin drug dealer deemed dangerous offender in child sexual abuse case

A drug dealer from Manitoulin Island has been declared a dangerous offender after being convicted of more sex crimes against children.

Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford

Leaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario demanded a meeting with Doug Ford at the legislature on Tuesday, saying they needed to discuss concerns over possible mining in their territories -- but the premier refused their request.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault College supports Harvest Algoma

The Sault College Students' Union is donating $20,000 to Harvest Algoma in an effort to bolster local food security.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday.

Manitoulin drug dealer deemed dangerous offender in child sexual abuse case

A drug dealer from Manitoulin Island has been declared a dangerous offender after being convicted of more sex crimes against children.

Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford

Timmins

Timmins police, fur council mourn the loss of long-time community volunteer

A nationally-recognized and long-time Timmins volunteer and trapper passed away this week at the age of 87.

Timmins police looking for witness driving blue Kia Sorrento

As Timmins police continue to investigate a crash that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries last week, they are looking to speak to the driver of a blue Kia Sorrento who may have witnessed the collision.

Promising early results for Timmins security patrol

The City of Timmins has been funding an overnight security patrol in an effort to address crime and safety concerns in the area.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday.

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Fans and fellow actors are sharing fond memories of Michael Gambon, a star of the 'Harry Potter' film franchise who died at the age of 82.

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Here's where the record-breaking Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket was sold

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