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Sudbury health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at local business

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is advising the public of a potential high-risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Sudbury business Feb. 27.

Mobile home in eastern area of Sudbury destroyed by fire Monday

Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a mobile home fire on Red Deer Lake Road on Monday morning.

Clarity on Laurentian University's future should emerge by April 15, president says in a statement Monday

Some clarity on the future of Laurentian University should emerge by April 15, the university's president said Monday in his first statement since Feb. 1, when it was announced the school was insolvent.

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Sudbury health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at local business

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is advising the public of a potential high-risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Sudbury business Feb. 27.

Mobile home in eastern area of Sudbury destroyed by fire Monday

Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a mobile home fire on Red Deer Lake Road on Monday morning.

Clarity on Laurentian University's future should emerge by April 15, president says in a statement Monday

Sudbury school switching to online learning following additional COVID-19 case

A Sudbury school has been closed for the coming week following the confirmation of an additional case of COVID-19.

Northern Ontario mayors hold virtual meeting

The mayors of Sudbury, Sault St. Marie, North Bay, Timmins and Thunder Bay gathered virtually to discuss issues affecting the region.

North Bay

Snow sculptures popping up around North Bay

The City of North Bay is holding a snow sculpture contest to encourage residents to get outside and get creative.

Ellie Rivest, 3, decorating her snowman on March 6. (Alana Pickrell/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Northern Ontario Mining Showcase begins Monday

The mining industry is expecting to receive a big boost next week as the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) kicks off.

March is fraud prevention month, and experts warn of COVID-19 scams

Experts say the 17th annual fraud prevention month is highlighting new scams that have come to the surface during the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Bay reacts to moving out of COVID lockdown

It's the news people in North Bay have been waiting to hear. For the first time since the Christmas holidays, the North Bay and Parry Sound region is moving out of the province's stay-at-home order and back into the provincial colour-coded framework.

North Bay Police still committed to solving 10-year-old missing person case

Members of the North Bay Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and a Québec family are marking a grim 10-year anniversary, but remain committed to resolving the suspicious disappearance of a young resident.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault family's skating chickens a hit among neighbours

It's not unusual to find backyard rinks in the north, but the same can't be said for chickens joining in.

Sault rotary club feeling fundraising pinch

The club, which has been operating in the Sault for more than 100 years, continues to adapt to a changing fundraising environment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Sault group wants addictions facility to open at the closed youth detention site

Citizens Helping Addicts and Alcoholics get Treatment said it wants to turn tragedy into positivity, in a letter calling on the province to convert the closed Justice Derek Holder House into a treatment facility.

Sault COVID-19 assessment centre still open for testing as vaccination hub set to open

As the finishing touches are placed on Sault Ste Marie’s COVID-19 community vaccination hub, Sault Area Hospital is assuring the public the COVID-19 Assessment Centre on Drive In Road is still open.

Sault woman fails in bid to have her 12 cats returned to her

A Sault Ste. Marie woman whose 12 cats were removed from her residence in December 2020 has lost her court fight to have the felines returned

Timmins

Cochrane company making Virtual Reality for astronauts

The Cochrane-based tech company is researching how simulating Earth-bound activities can help improve astronauts' mental health while on board the International Space Station (ISS) — and eventually during long-distance space travel.

The need for engaging entertainment on long voyages is not a new concept for humanity, said El Houssine, thinking all the way back to the 15th century, when Spaniards would play games and sing songs on their voyage to the New World. (Supplied photo)

BREAKING

BREAKING | Public Health confirms Variant of Concern in Timmins

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) says the Feb. 12 case previously identified as a possible variant of concern has been confirmed as the region’s first official case.

Northerners decry LifeLabs backlog, politicians step in

A frustrating online-only booking system; weeks spent waiting for an appointment with little communication from staff; more than half-hour waits in the cold.

Timmins toddler turning heads with her snowmobile skills

A young girl in Timmins is turning heads with her ability to operate a snow machine at the age of three.

Timmins firefighters battle blaze at South Porcupine home

Timmins firefighters from four stations were called to a structure fire at a home on Dunn Avenue near Allen Street in the city's east end Friday morning.

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Two astronauts successfully conduct spacewalk outside ISS

For the second time this week, a pair of astronauts are getting the International Space Station ready for new solar panels.

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New York Times Nanaimo Bar recipe sparks mixed reaction from Canadians

One of Canada’s most famous dessert treats, the Nanaimo Bar, was recently featured in the New York Times' online cooking page, and has subsequently sparked a playful online debate about its authenticity among Canadians.

The New York Times' Nanaimo Bar recipe was posted on Tuesday on Instagram: (NYT Cooking / Instagram)

Banff photographer captures the beauty of Alberta's wild ice

A Banff photographer's photos are gaining popularity online after he posted photos of 'wild skating' in the Rockies.

Why parts of Canada are seeing the northern lights more often and farther south

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Hatching experience for bird nerds: Southern Alberta company planning to expand Canada-wide

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Dilapidated garage hits the Toronto housing market for $729,000

A dilapidated garage with no bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchen in Toronto’s fired up housing market is selling for an eye-watering $729,000.

Northern Artists Perform

Henvey Inlet musician sings Nights in White Satin

A veteran musician from south of Sudbury, Mark Beachey, covers an old Moody Blues tune called 'Nights in White Satin.'

Northern nursing home worker plays Beach Boys song

Watch the full music video of Kristine Booth from Haileybury performing 'In My Room' by the Beach Boys, as seen on CTV News at 6.

Watch this Sudbury senior on the harmonica

Watch the full music video of 94-year-old Omer St. Amand from Sudbury playing the harmonica, as seen on CTV News at 6.

Around Ontario

Ottawa podcaster books Jimmy Kimmel for his show

11-year-old Zander, a local podcast host, interviews Jimmy Kimmel and they bond over heart conditions.

Funding for Indigenous housing in the Sault

The province is providing more than $550,000 to help create affordable housing for Indigenous mothers and their children in the Sault.

York, Hamilton start booking vaccine appointments

Starting Monday, some seniors in York Region and Hamilton will be able to start booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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