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Two plead guilty to manslaughter in Sudbury arson that killed three people

On Friday afternoon at the Sudbury Courthouse, two men pled guilty in an arson case that killed three people in a townhouse on Bruce Avenue in April 2021.

At the proceedings Friday, Philippe Jeannotte and Jared Herick each entered pleas of guilt to three charges of manslaughter and one of causing bodily harm in connection to the arson that killed three people in April. (File)

Timmins, Ont., doctor faces more sex assault charges as five more people come forward

A Timmins doctor charged with sexual assault in July is facing several more charges after five more people came forward, police said Friday.

Timmins hospital dealing with high numbers of people with respiratory illnesses

The Timmins and District Hospital's assessment clinic has been busy seeing people with respiratory illnesses.

Timmins and District Hospital officials ask people with respiratory illnesses to book an appointment for testing at its Assessment Clinic for more efficient care than presenting at the Emergency Room. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

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Two plead guilty to manslaughter in Sudbury arson that killed three people

On Friday afternoon at the Sudbury Courthouse, two men pled guilty in an arson case that killed three people in a townhouse on Bruce Avenue in April 2021.

Late change of heart helps anti-vax Sudbury police officer keep her job

An officer with the Greater Sudbury Police Service, who kept up her attacks on Canada’s vaccine rules months after she was forced to leave an arena in Espanola in September 2021, has been demoted.

Winds up to 90 km/h expected near the Sault, Manitoulin Island

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Friday for Sault Ste. Marie and Manitoulin Island as strong winds are expected to move into the area.

Retired judge among new appointees to LU’s board of governors

Laurentian University has added four people to its board of governors, including an Indigenous health centre CEO and a former Conservative Party campaign director.

Northern Indigenous group to deliver disability support for its members

The North Shore Tribal Council is set to begin administering the Ontario Disability Support Program to communities in the Robinson Huron-Treaty-area.

North Bay

Innovative North Bay bridge racking up accolades

A newly redeveloped bridge that closes the gap between North Bay and Nipissing First Nation is racking up accolades.

North Bay Battalion off to a hot start

The North Bay Battalion are off to a hot start this season. The team sits on top of the OHL’s Central Division and are playing well above .500.

Northern Indigenous group to deliver disability support for its members

The North Shore Tribal Council is set to begin administering the Ontario Disability Support Program to communities in the Robinson Huron-Treaty-area.

Police, CAA say more people are driving impaired by edibles

A survey conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association finds that since 2019, there has been a 10 per cent increase in cannabis-impaired drivers.

Northern Ont. joins Canada-wide rally for early childhood educators

As groups representing early childhood educators (ECEs) held rallies across Canada on Wednesday in support of a National Day of Action, workers in northern Ontario are speaking out.

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, White Pines Collegiate in the Sault is again taking to the stage. The high school is in preparations for a production of ‘The Wedding Singer,’ based on the 1998 Adam Sandler movie.

Winds up to 90 km/h expected near the Sault, Manitoulin Island

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Friday for Sault Ste. Marie and Manitoulin Island as strong winds are expected to move into the area.

Malfunctioning automatic doors caused worker's death at northern Ont. mine

A Toronto-based mining company has been fined $300,000 for a workplace fatality that took place last year at Hemlo Mine near Marathon, Ont.

Sault suspect pointed gun at victim during break in, tracked down by police dog

Officers from Sault Ste. Marie Police Service were called to a 'serious incident' in the area of Douglas Street and Second Avenue Thursday night.

Northern Indigenous group to deliver disability support for its members

The North Shore Tribal Council is set to begin administering the Ontario Disability Support Program to communities in the Robinson Huron-Treaty-area.

Timmins

Timmins hospital dealing with high numbers of people with respiratory illnesses

The Timmins and District Hospital's assessment clinic has been busy seeing people with respiratory illnesses.

Timmins, Ont., doctor faces more sex assault charges as five more people come forward

A Timmins doctor charged with sexual assault in July is facing several more charges after five more people came forward, police said Friday.

Northern Indigenous group to deliver disability support for its members

The North Shore Tribal Council is set to begin administering the Ontario Disability Support Program to communities in the Robinson Huron-Treaty-area.

Timmins MP hopes bill will prevent another LU crisis

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus says he wants to make sure a disaster such as the Laurentian University insolvency never happens again.

Timmins family wins almost $150K in hospital’s 50/50 draw

A Timmins family won $147,730 in November's 50/50 draw in support of Timmins and District Hospital Foundation.

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Few and far between: population density in northern Ontario

No matter how many pages of the budget you go through line-by-line, some key factors in northeastern Ontario make annual budgeting a challenge.

Algonquin Boulevard East in Timmins by City Hall. (CTV Northern Ontario file)

Between a rock and a hard place: local government in northeastern Ontario

Despite a long list of responsibilities, local governments have the least power and are heavily regulated by the province.

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Northeastern Ontario politicians reflect on their time at city hall

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