Northern Ontario News | Local Breaking | CTV News Northern Ontario

A symbol of inclusion and understanding

On Wednesday, Anishinaabe Ojibway artist Will Morin unveiled the compass dream catcher medicine wheel he was commissioned to create for College Boreal.

Timmins honours 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy and to mark the occasion, Timmins Mayor George Pirie raised the poppy flag Wednesday in front of municipal buildings at the corner of Algonquin Boulevard and Pine Street.

Timmins Mayor George Pirie raises a poppy flag Wednesday in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

City of North Bay reaches deal to begin removing chemicals at airport

North Bay city council has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract for engineering consulting services associated with the removal of chemicals at the Jack Garland Airport.

The City of North Bay and the Department of National Defence (DND) have struck an agreement on a $20 million cleanup of water and soil near the Jack Garland Airport. (File)

Stories by region

Sudbury

A symbol of inclusion and understanding

On Wednesday, Anishinaabe Ojibway artist Will Morin unveiled the compass dream catcher medicine wheel he was commissioned to create for College Boreal.

Sudbury's hospital completes first successful bariatric surgery in the region

A team of surgeons in Sudbury recently completed the first bariatric surgery ever to take place in northeastern Ontario. Otherwise known as weight-loss surgery, the operation is being hailed as a game-changer for those in need of intervention.

Court documents detail standoff between Laurentian, auditor general, over insolvency audit

A dispute between Laurentian University and the Auditor General's office boiled over last summer, with AG staff refusing to leave the university until they gained access to all the documents they were seeking.

Two victims from southern Ont. identified in double fatal crash on Hwy. 144

Police have identified the two victims of the fiery fatal crash near Marina Road on Highway 144 in Greater Sudbury earlier this month.

'I never thought I'd win that big': Northern woman on lottery prize

Bingo is a popular game in northern Ontario and one woman has hit the mother lode playing with an instant scratch ticket.

North Bay

City of North Bay reaches deal to begin removing chemicals at airport

North Bay city council has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract for engineering consulting services associated with the removal of chemicals at the Jack Garland Airport.

Nipissing District school boards announce rules for spectators at outdoor events

Four school boards in the Nipissing District, with support from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, have announced the rules under which spectators will be allowed at school-related outdoor events, including sports.

North Bay police, local agencies partner to create new mental health initiative to help youth

Nipissing University is spearheading a one-year research project to create a youth mental health program aimed at increasing how quickly officials respond to children and youth in crisis in the city.

Suspected impaired driver on Hwy. 11 faces several drug-related charges

A Quebec man is facing several drug-related charges after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a parked car on Highway 11, police say.

North Bay considers regulating Airbnb-style rentals

North Bay city council is considering creating a bylaw to regulate the short-term rental industry, which includes Airbnb.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie's new paramedic chief makes history

Kate Kirkham brings more than 24 years of experience as a paramedic to her new role as the Sault Ste. Marie's paramedic chief, becoming the first woman to hold the role in the city.

Another COVID-19-related death in Algoma, the 8th this year

Algoma Public Health announced the district's eighth death related to COVID-19 Tuesday evening.

Bidding war: BHP raises its offer in takeover bid for Noront

A day after a rival suitor made a bid for control of Noront Resources, BHP has upped its offer for shares of the mining company that owns the rights to mineral in the Ring of Fire in northwestern Ontario.

Sault police charge man in fatal crash that killed a pedestrian

A 61-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash earlier this month that killed an elderly woman crossing the street in Sault Ste. Marie, police said Wednesday morning.

Sault downtown association looking for long-term crime fix

The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association is exploring other means of protecting businesses from crime.

Timmins

Timmins honours 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Day poppy

Gogama finds ways to make the area inclusive and welcoming

The Municipality of Gogama has been working with volunteers and The Venture Centre since 1994 on improvement projects around the area.

Police in Kirkland Lake say suspect used wallet stolen in 2016 to obtain new credit cards

In a reminder of the dangers of identity theft, Ontario Provincial Police in Kirkland Lake say a suspect who stole a wallet in 2016 used the ID to obtain new credit cards.

Timmins man charged in unprovoked attack on woman downtown

Timmins police have charged a man after a 54-year-old woman was hit with a shovel while walking downtown.

People will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at same time

Timmins health officials are encouraging people to get both a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine -- if they haven't already gotten one -- and said they can get them both at the same time.

STAY CONNECTED

Don't Miss Videos

NBA: Raptors are back in Toronto for season debut

After being forced to play only in the U.S. because of the pandemic, the Raptors are back in Toronto. John Vennavally-Rao reports.

Drone video shows sharks swimming just beneath surfers

The video shows a group of surfers seemingly unaware of the threat just below them.

WATCH: Ont. couple gets engaged 10,000 feet in the air

Tallest woman in the world hopes to inspire others

Rumeysa Gelgi, 24, hopes to inspire others after being awarded the Guinness World Record for tallest woman in the world.

Scuba diver finds 900-year-old sword off Israel's coast

An amateur diver exploring the shallow waters off Israel's coast was shocked to uncover an ancient sword, dating back nine centuries.

Caught on cam: Friends use turbans to rescue hikers in B.C.

Find out why this N.S. man walked home all the way from B.C.

Biologists reel in 4,000-pound sunfish off northern Africa

'Hadn't ever been dead before': CTV reporter on his recovery

'I hadn't ever been dead before': CTV Vancouver reporter Mike McCardell reflects on his remarkable recovery after a brush with death.

Editor's Picks

Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says

What appears to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie, including a backpack, have been found in the Carlton Reserve in North Port, Florida, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.

Bodycam footage from the Moab Police Department that shows them talking with Brian Laundrie is seen. (Moab Police Department / CNN)

Toronto mansion featured in 'Schitt's Creek' hits the market for millions more than previously listed

The property boasts 12 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms on just over half an acre of land in Toronto's St. Andrew Windfields community.

'I hadn't ever been dead before': CTV News Vancouver's Mike McCardell and his cardiologist reflect on close call

The story of Mike McCardell's recovery has plenty of heart, just like the man himself. It also contains a simple lesson for the rest of us.

'She said yes': Paris, Ont. man pops the question 10,000 feet in the air

A couple from Paris, Ont. took the flight of a lifetime on Tuesday, taking off as boyfriend and girlfriend but landing as engaged to be married.

Pattie Lovett-Reid: Talking about finances may not be romantic, but is necessary

Having a clear and honest discussion about your financial situation and money mindset before you walk down the isle just seems to make sense, but it isn't always easy, CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her latest column on CTVNews.ca.

Northern Artists Perform

Sudbury's Chicks with Picks cover 'Runaround Sue'

The talented Sudbury duo Chicks with Picks -- Nancy and Melanie – perform their version of the classic song, 'Runaround sue.'

Sudbury musician JoPo covers Canadian classic

Sudbury's JoPo performs the classic Canadian song 'Lost Together' by Blue Rodeo with the help of her friends Zach and Josh at camp.

A CCR cover from New Liskeard

The Mud Dogs, from New Liskeard, cover 'Lookin Out My Backdoor' by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Around Ontario

Kayaker pulled to safety after Sudbury boat crash

A woman was sent to hospital after the kayak she was in was hit by a boat in a Sudbury area lake.

Kingston students face big fines for massive party

Up to 4,000 students attend an outdoor party in defiance of public health measures. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.

Toronto housing prices continue to climb

The real estate buying frenzy in the GTA has cooled down, but a drop in inventory is causing more headaches for buyers.

CTV News On the Go

LISTEN LIVE

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Canada to announce plans for international travel vaccine passport on Thursday

The federal government is planning to unveil its plans for a vaccine passport designed for international travel on Thursday, CTV News has confirmed.

A traveller waits next to check-in kiosks not currently in use at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Darryl Dyck)

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE | Canadian racing driver and Instagram influencer accused of 'massive fraudulent' scheme that defrauded investors of millions

U.S. officials allege Canadian race car driver and Instagram influencer Josh Cartu and his brothers ran a 'massive fraudulent' trading operation between 2013 and 2017 that appears to have helped fund Cartu’s lavish lifestyle through multi-million-dollar transfers to off-shore bank accounts in the Caribbean.

Far-right extremists in Ukrainian military bragged about Canadian training, report says

A report exploring the far-right in Ukraine’s military found that neo-Nazis and supporters of far-right groups in the ranks bragged online about receiving training from Canada and other NATO nations.

India celebrates 1B vaccine doses, hopes to speed 2nd shots

India celebrated giving its billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose on Thursday, a hopeful milestone for the South Asian country where the delta variant fueled a crushing surge earlier this year and missteps initially held back its inoculation campaign.

U.S. unveils COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children as Canada plans its own

U.S. officials have outlined a plan to roll out two doses of the Pfizer vaccine formulated for children aged 5-11 in the coming weeks — provided that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Pfizer’s safety and efficacy data.

Conservatives say they're against decision to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for MPs

The federal Conservatives—the only caucus yet to confirm how many of its MPs remain unvaccinated—have come out in opposition to the new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy announced by the House of Commons. The decision taken by a cross-party committee of MPs that means that as of Nov. 22, anyone entering the House of Commons precinct will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pattie Lovett-Reid: The perfect storm is brewing for cash-strapped Canadians

With inflation soaring, some economists are predicting that interest rate increases won't be far behind. CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid looks at what that means for your finances in her latest column on CTVNews.ca.

Gov. Gen. Mary May Simon sees herself as bridge between gov't, Indigenous people

As Canada's first Indigenous Governor General, Mary May Simon says part of her role entails bridging the gap in understanding between governments and Indigenous communities.

5 things to know for Thursday, October 21, 2021

Brian Laundrie's belongings are found, Ottawa is set to announce a vaccine passport, and a Canadian influencer is accused of fraud. Here's what you need to know today.

CTV News Video Network

CTV National News for Oct. 20: High cost of living

Inflation jumped 4.4 per cent in September compared to last year, the highest it's been since 2003.

Gas, grocery prices on the rise as inflation surges

Inflation has reached levels not seen since 2003, with consumers feeling the pinch on everything from gas to groceries. Vanessa Lee reports.

Three Canadian brothers accused of 'fraudulent' scheme

A Canadian race car driver and Instagram influencer is accused of a 'fraudulent' scheme, along with his two brothers. Glen McGregor reports.

Saskatchewan's top doctor cries during COVID-19 update

Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer broke down in tears today as he made a presentation during a teleconference on COVID-19.

Brian Laundrie's items, human remains found in Fla.

A medical examiner has been called to a Florida park where authorities say they have found several items belonging to Brian Laundrie the missing fiancé of Gabby Petito.