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Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury

Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.

In a tweet just after 8:00 a.m. on June 12, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) confirmed there was a heavy police presence at the intersection of Northway Avenue and Lasalle Boulevard. June 12/21 (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Health Canada not releasing more than 300K doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue

Health Canada says it 'will not be releasing' the more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses that arrived in the country in April due to a possible quality control issue.

This September 2020 photo provided by Johnson and Johnson shows a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the company. (Cheryl Gerber/Courtesy of Johnson & Johnson via AP, File)

Residential school cemetery in Regina turned into gathering site, memorial for survivors

The burial site of at least 35 Indigenous children who attended the Regina Indian Industrial School has become a gathering place and memorial following the discovery of remains at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.

The burial site is now protected by a white picket fence and serves as a gathering place for residential school survivors.

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Sudbury

Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury

Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.

Home Instead is teaming up to help a northern organization that provides end-of-life care

June is Seniors Month and Home Instead -- a company that provides caregivers for people in Sudbury and the north -- is helping Nipissing Serenity Hospice with a fundraising campaign.

What to know as Greater Sudbury enters first stage of province’s reopening plan

As Ontario enters the first part of the three-stage reopening plan, Greater Sudbury is outlining exactly what that means for residents in the city.

Customers lineup outside Sudbury retailers as COVID-19 restrictions lifted Friday

It has been more than two months since items that the Ontario government considered 'non-essential' have been available for in-person purchase and one Sudbury retailer had a lineup at opening time.

Some tips to help get your plants through summer heat

The recent 30 C degree weather caused a lot of people to find relief from the heat, and a garden centre owner says it was a stressful time for plants, too.

North Bay

Golf memberships at some courses in the north at an all time high

Golf is one of the few sports people in Ontario can play under the provincial government's COVID-19 restrictions, and soaring membership at northern courses show how many people are taking advantage.

Young offender in North Bay charged following Thursday afternoon standoff

A young offender has been charged in connection with a standoff Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road in North Bay.

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit calls for vigilance as Ontario begins reopening

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is calling for safety to be top of mind as the province begins to reopen Friday.

North Bay police dealing with an incident on Ski Club Road

Few details are available, but the North Bay Police Service is dealing with an incident Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road.

North Bay Armed Forces Day celebrated virtually this year

There were no loud cheers or parachuting demo team at North Bay’s Lake Nipissing waterfront this year. Despite all this, Wednesday marked North Bay's Armed Forces Day, one of the largest military celebrations in the country.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie sees demand for building permits soar as city's construction season kicks off

The building and construction season has arrived in the Sault with a bang. Sault Ste. Marie says it has issued 500 building permits so far this year, far more than the 367 it issued at the same time in 2020.

A builder works on a new apartment building under construction. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Province announces plans to upgrade 20km of Highway 17B in Garden River

The Ontario government has announced plans to complete paving and other work along a 20-kilometre stretch of Highway 17B in Garden River First Nation.

Algoma University and Northern College to offer new computer course

With the aim of growing the computer science talent pool in northeastern Ontario, Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie and Northern College in Timmins are offering a new dual credential program.

Feds eyeing Canada-U.S. land border reopening

As the province prepares to reopen, the Canada-U.S. border is still closed, but after consultations with border city mayors, including the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa is looking at re-opening of land crossings.

Vigil at the mosque in Sault Ste. Marie to honour victims of London attack

Muslim communities across northern Ontario are paying tribute and offering heartfelt condolences to the Muslim family killed June 6 in London, Ont.

Timmins

Northern mayors want lockdown to end for smaller towns in Porcupine area

Mayors of towns along the Highway 11 corridor in the Porcupine region agree that lockdowns are the right move for COVID hot spot areas.

With most COVID-19 cases in the Porcupine Health Unit area located in Timmins and the far north, Hearst Mayor Roger Sigouin and other local leaders says communities with far fewer cases should be able to reopen with the rest of the province. (File)

Kashechewan in crisis as COVID-19 spreads among young people, overwhelming community resources

A humanitarian crisis is quickly overwhelming the remote community of Kashechewan, a northern Ontario First Nation on the coast of James Bay.

Porcupine Health Unit extends lockdown for another two weeks

With the high COVID-19 caseload in the Timmins area -- more than 50 new cases were announced Thursday -- the medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit is extending the current pandemic lockdown until June 24.

Driver flees the scene after collision involving truck and motorcycle in Timmins

A 36-year-old man from Timmins is facing impaired driving and other charges after a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided Wednesday evening.

Porcupine Health unit reports 51 COVID-19 cases, offers second vaccine dose to anyone 16 and older

The Porcupine Health Unit reported another 51 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, mostly in remote parts of its coverage area.

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A man diving for lobsters in Cape Cod, says he was swallowed by a humpback whale, which eventually spit him out.

Queen marks official birthday at traditional military parade

CTV News' Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen explains the significance of the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Angry elephant attacks truck with a shocked driver inside

A supply truck driver got the shock of a lifetime when an elephant attacked his vehicle. The man was rescued safety.

Don't do the TikTok 'dry scoop challenge': health experts

Health experts are warning people to stay away from TikTok trend called 'dry scooping' that's left some participants in the hospital.

Alta. couple gets huge bill after their postal code changes

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Inside a $4M, life-sized dollhouse up for sale in B.C.

A flamboyant dollhouse-like home, complete with a ferris wheel and miniature train is up for sale in White Rock.

Fans delighted as long-delayed Euro Cup finally kicked off

The world's soccer fans finally got something to cheer about as the long-delayed 2020 Euro Cup finally kicked off. Todd Battis reports.

'Can't wait to meet her': Kate on new niece Lilibet

Attending a G7 event, the Duchess of Cambridge says she 'can't wait' to meet Prince Harry and Meghan's newborn daughter Lilibet.

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The Vegas Golden Knights have more Quebec-born players than the Montreal Canadiens

On Monday, at 9 p.m. the Montreal Canadians will start the semifinals against the Las Vegas Golden Knights: a desert-state team with more Quebec-born players that the province’s own team.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game-winning goal following overtime NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action against the Winnipeg Jets, in Montreal, Monday, June 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Rare sighting: Hungry, determined bear climbs into bird's nest

Ken MacDonald spends a lot of time looking way up into the trees, watching birds.

'I, Ben Miljure, am an Indigenous man': Kamloops tragedy a moment of truth for CTV News journalist

CTV News reporter Ben Miljure struggled to maintain his composure during a recent report on the Kamloops residential school tragedy. The incident inspired him to reveal a side of himself he has never shared publicly.

This is how much tuition at the University of Toronto would cost you in 1917

Post-secondary education in Canada isn’t cheap, and an archived tuition receipt from over 100 years ago shows just how much prices have increased since then.

Don Martin: Teflon Trudeau dodges trouble with a gift from the Greens

Having Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin quit the Greens over Middle East political differences helped change the channel on a bad news day for the Liberal government, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.

Northern Artists Perform

Sudbury crooner covers a song from the 1930s

Here's a tune from the 1930s called 'Deep River Blues' performed by Gus Richard from the Sudbury community of Azilda.

Sudbury musician's collab of Rush cover

Sudbury musician Julio Falcao collaborates with friends from Toronto and Brazil to perform a rock and roll classic from Rush.

A Jason Isbell cover from Greater Sudbury

Here's a Jason Isbell cover from David Mcnab in Greater Sudbury. McNab said it's one of his favourites to perform live.

Around Ontario

Barrie sees rise in opioid overdoses

Barrie police are expressing concern after a sudden spike in overdoses in 24 hours.

Remote learning heroes in Brockville

Students who have learned a new skill or made a positive impact during remote learning are being recognized by the Brockville and District Shrine club. CTV's Nate Vandermeer reports.

Ontario officials reckon with Ryerson legacy

Amid increased vandalism towards Egerton Ryerson monuments, Ontario officials reckon with Ryerson's residential school legacy.

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Funeral to be held today for London, Ont. family killed in attack

Four members of a Muslim family killed in what police called a hate crime are set to be buried in London, Ont., today. The public has been invited to help celebrate the lives of Talat Afzaal, 74, her son Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, and their 15-year-old daughter Yumnah Salman.

A statement released to the media by a family spokesperson names the deceased as Salman Afzaal, his wife Madiha, their daughter Yumna and Salman Afzaal's mother.

'Pick a Sunday:' Indigenous leaders ask Catholics to stay home, push for apology

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services.

Trudeau to discuss foreign policy with G7 leaders at second day of summit meeting

Foreign policy is on the agenda for a meeting between international leaders gathered on a beachside village in England to strategize on how best to tackle some of their most pressing challenges, including China.

Public safety minister can't promise tabling of online hate bill before House rises

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says that while progress has been made on the creation of a bill to combat online hate, it's uncertain whether it will be brought forward before June 23, when the House of Commons rises for summer recess.

After charming G7 leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for birthday parade

Fresh from charming leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Queen Elizabeth II was back at her residence at Windsor Castle on Saturday to view a military parade to mark her official birthday.

Police in western New Brunswick continue manhunt for shooting suspect

Police in western New Brunswick are continuing the manhunt for a suspect they say fired at officers and fled the scene on a road in a wooded area.

Health Canada not releasing more than 300K doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue

Health Canada says it 'will not be releasing' the more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses that arrived in the country in April due to a possible quality control issue.

Biden to urge G7 leaders to call out, compete with China

The United States plans to push democratic allies on Saturday to publicly call out China for forced labor practices as the Group of Seven leaders gather at a summit where they will also unveil an infrastructure plan meant to compete with Beijing's efforts in the developing world.

'Excellent in everything': teacher remembers teen killed in London, Ont. attack

A teacher of the 15-year-old girl killed in the London, Ont. attack is remembering her as an 'extremely talented, extremely intelligent, warm hearted' student, brimming with potential.

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Co-workers of suspect wonder if they missed signs of attack

The co-workers of the vehicle attack suspect are grappling with the crimes allegedly committed by a colleague. Omar Sachedina reports.

Another burial site found at former Sask. residential school

Weeks after a burial site was uncovered in B.C., more remains were located at a former Regina residential school. Creeson Agecoutay reports.

Donovan on what's in sealed files related to Sherman murders

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SPECIAL COVERAGE @ 12:30 ET: Funeral for London victims

The family killed in the London attack will be laid to rest in a private funeral, followed by an event open to the public. LIVE coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET.