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Sudbury police warn of heavy penalties for aiming a laser at an aircraft

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating three dangerous incidents in the air at the Greater Sudbury Airport.

Record 34 new COVID cases reported in Greater Sudbury on Monday

A week after shattering the old record, Greater Sudbury recorded 34 new COVID cases on Monday, breaking the previous high of 32.

Fraud trial begins for owner of Sudbury home improvement company

The trial of the owner of a Sudbury home improvement company who is facings dozens of fraud charges began Monday.

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Sudbury

Sudbury police warn of heavy penalties for aiming a laser at an aircraft

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating three dangerous incidents in the air at the Greater Sudbury Airport.

United Way takes part in Tampon Tuesday, collecting donations for those in need

United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario, in partnership with the Sudbury & District Labour Council, is encouraging the public to take part in the fifth annual Tampon Tuesday initiative.

Record 34 new COVID cases reported in Greater Sudbury on Monday

A week after shattering the old record, Greater Sudbury recorded 34 new COVID cases on Monday, breaking the previous high of 32.

Laurentian faculty union, others launch court fight to unseal court documents in insolvency case

On Monday, three labour groups filed an appeal to unseal correspondence between Laurentian University and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities that relates to the insolvency being claimed by Laurentian University.

Fraud trial begins for owner of Sudbury home improvement company

The trial of the owner of a Sudbury home improvement company who is facings dozens of fraud charges began Monday.

North Bay

One person charged with child abduction in Parry Sound

Ontario Provincial Police in Parry Sound has charged a 41-year-old person with child abduction.

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.

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.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault police say man charged with libel after posting false information online

A 27-year-old man has been charged with defamatory libel following an investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

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.

Timmins

Man and woman in Timmins charged with taxi fare fraud

The Timmins Police Service has charged two people with Criminal Code offences stemming from an incident that occurred at the intersection of Joseph Street and Power Avenue early Monday morning.

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.

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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.

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Two years after her divorce from amazon founder Jeff Bezos, billionaire MacKenzie Scott married a teacher from her kids' school.

Ont. man uses TikTok to give clues for hidden money

Sport trading cards prices skyrocket during the pandemic

The trading card market has seen a prices skyrocket during the pandemic with sports cards going for millions

Why are people spending millions on crypto collectibles?

A 10-second video was sold for US$6.6 million last week, showing just how much the non-fungible token market is booming.

Why aren't there more women of colour in executive roles?

Shilpa Tiwari shares her frustrations with the corporate world, what needs to change and how everyone can help achieve it.

Booming goose population a problem for Vancouver parks

Vancouver has a plan to rein in a booming Canada Goose population that is wrecking havoc on city parks.

World introduced to Harry and Meghan's son, Archie Harrison

Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada's top doctor

Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada’s top doctor

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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

The elusive northern lights have suddenly become easier to see in southern parts of Canada's prairies thanks to what experts are saying is an increase in solar activity.

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

What started as a fun and educational side business may soon be going national.

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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Queen, Prince Philip didn't make skin colour comment about Meghan's baby: Oprah

Oprah Winfrey has revealed that while Prince Harry would not say who in the Royal Family made comments about his son's skin colour, he did share who hadn't.

Large underground party broken up by police in southeast Edmonton

Police estimate about 200 people took part in an illegal party in southeast Edmonton early Sunday.

Why does Harry and Meghan's son Archie not have a royal title?

Meghan suggested in her interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday that her and Prince Harry's son Archie was denied the title of prince by Buckingham Palace and that the decision was 'different from protocol.' However, a royal decree suggests Archie doesn't have the birthright to be a prince, yet.

U.S. issues advice to those fully vaccinated, but no shift in Canada yet

New U.S. guidelines say people fully inoculated against COVID-19 can drop some precautions when gathering with others, but at least two provincial health ministers say existing public health advice holds for now.

International Women's Day: Can COVID-19 bring sea change to private sector, public policy?

The pandemic has exposed the stark inequities for women in the workforce. International Women's Day takes on particular meaning this year as many advocates hope COVID-19 will bring meaningful and lasting changes to the private sector and in public policy.

Why the Meghan and Harry interview hit Black and racialized viewers harder

For many Black and racialized viewers, Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan was a high-profile example of how systemic racism plays out in the workplace and how it can lead to feelings of isolation.

Calls to 'abolish the monarchy' hit Twitter after Meghan, Harry interview

Prince Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey appears to have struck a chord among many in the U.K. as 'AbolishTheMonarchy' trended on Twitter on Monday. By mid-afternoon, nearly 70,000 tweets had be sent using the hashtag, making it a top trending topic in Britain.

Alta. eases more COVID-19 restrictions as part of Step 2

Effective immediately, hotels, conference centres and banquet and community halls can open for activities allowed in the first two steps of Alberta's reopening plan, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced.

COVID-19 vaccines and pre-existing medical conditions: Should certain people not get a shot?

The COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada are considered safe, but are there certain allergies or pre-existing medical conditions that could make taking the vaccine risky? Experts consulted by CTVNews.ca say there are very few situations where not taking the vaccine would be the better option.