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North Bay men's homeless shelter looks to expand

North Bay's Hope Awaits Ministries is asking the community for help to expand its men's shelter services to 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Hope Awaits Ministries in North Bay is a homeless shelter for men. Feb. 28/21 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Winter travel advisory in Sault Ste. Marie area with strong winds along Hwy. 17 corridor

Environment Canada has upgraded the snow squall watch in the Sault Ste. Marie area to a winter weather travel advisory Monday morning.

Environment Canada cautions of reduced visibility on roads on Mon., Dec. 14, 2020, as a winter travel advisory is issued.

Long-term care minister was 'ahead' of Ontario's top doctor on COVID-19, commission hears

Ontario's long-term care minister was aware of the dangers the novel coronavirus posed to the sector long before it was declared a global pandemic, a newly released transcript from the province's commission on the matter reveals.

Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Dr. Merilee Fullerton answers questions during the daily briefing at Queen's Park in Toronto on Friday April 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

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Sudbury

Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case

A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.

Double digit COVID case counts in Sudbury for two days in a row

Sudbury's health unit has reported back-to-back days of double digit COVID-19 daily case counts.

Three Sudbury schools dismissed following more COVID-19 cases

The largest school board in northeastern Ontario has announced a handful of new COVID-19 infections that are impacting multiple schools and classrooms.

Sudbury yet to record case of influenza, public health says

Last year 44 influenza cases were recorded in the area, but so far this year Sudbury has zero.

COVID-19 outbreak at Sudbury's Jean Hanson school following multiple cases

Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has declared an outbreak at Jean Hanson Public School on Saturday following three more individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.

North Bay

North Bay men's homeless shelter looks to expand

North Bay's Hope Awaits Ministries is asking the community for help to expand its men's shelter services to 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Canadians rally behind Astorville veteran in need of a new service dog

A retired military veteran and his wife in Astorville are thanking Northern Ontarians and Canadians from coast to coast to coast for helping them raise enough money to purchase a new service dog that will help him with his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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BREAKING | Outbreak declared at Parry Sound McDonald’s, preliminary tests detect variant

Public Health officials declared an outbreak at the McDonald’s restaurant in Parry Sound on Saturday after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.

North Bay entrepreneurs donate new sweaters to those in need

For 19-year-olds Kobe Seguin and Adam Kennedy, giving back to the community was top of mind when they started their new clothing line, Bay Apparel

'It sure is special’: EA Sports adds former North Bay hockey player to NHL 21 video game

EA Sports is honouring a former North Bay hockey player’s legacy in a unique way: the video game giant has added Noah Dugas in their latest video game NHL 21 as a playable character.

Sault Ste. Marie

Winter travel advisory in Sault Ste. Marie area with strong winds along Hwy. 17 corridor

Environment Canada has upgraded the snow squall watch in the Sault Ste. Marie area to a winter weather travel advisory Monday morning.

Two Thessalon residents receive award from office of Governor General

A pair of men in Thessalon are being recognized for providing a safe place for LGBTQ2S+ youth to explore their identities while helping to change social attitudes.

Nominations open for Sault Ste. Marie 'Walk of Fame'

The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants to hear from its citizens about who should be recognized with a spot on the city’s Walk of Fame.

Military exercises taking place this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie

The 49th Field Regiment with 33 Service Battalion Detachment Sault Ste Marie will be conducting a training exercise in Sault Ste Marie on Saturday and Sunday.

Sudbury police arrest Sault officer for public mischief after allegedly filing false report

Sudbury police were called to investigate after an officer from Sault Ste. Marie was accused of filing a false report.

Timmins

Timmins Immigration Program highlights successes matching foreign workers with employers

Building the economy is one of the main goals of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program.

Umang Preet's (L) brother encouraged him to come to Canada in search of a successful career and Musharat Shaikh (R) says she is proud of the woman she is becoming while living in Timmins. Maddison Mizzau (C) works at the Timmins Economic Development Corporation. She helps match up foreign employees with local employers having a difficult time fill job vacancies. She also helps settle newcomers once they arrive in the City. Feb. 28/21 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Downtown Timmins looks to evolve with new strategic plan

There are around 250 businesses located in downtown Timmins with over 2,000 employees.

Timmins pool to reopen for first time since start of pandemic

For people looking to dip their toes in some warm water in Timmins, the Archie Dillon Sportsplex swimming pool is reopening Monday after being closed since the beginning of the pandemic last March.

Health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID on buses from Toronto to Sudbury, Sudbury to Timmins

Through an investigation related to a positive case of COVID-19, staff at the Porcupine Health Unit has learned there is a high-risk exposure to the public related to the recent bus travel.

Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins

A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.

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Special surprise to mark this grandmother's 106th birthday

7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to fund brain surgery

A young girl in Alabama is raising funds to pay for her upcoming surgeries.

78th Golden Globe Awards goes virtual amid pandemic

Film critic Bill Brioux weighs in on the most surprising nominations and snubs this year.

Dogs rescued from storm-ravaged Texas looking for new homes

More than 50 dogs were rescued from Texas and await a new home in Toronto, after a historic snowstorm pummeled the state.

Young boy dreams of being the first Black-Canadian in space

8-year-old Yaphet Yoseph has some out-of-this-world aspirations and is getting words of wisdom from Canada's space community.

Beading challenge brings First Nation community together

Kahnawake residents are passing the time during the winter months by bringing back an ancient Indigenous art form. Vanessa Lee has more.

Calgary figure skater breaking barriers one TikTok at a time

TikTok skating sensation Elladj Balde is on a mission to bring more diversity to the sport of figure skating.

Internet erupts over 'Mr. Potato Head' name change

'Guy is a hero': 26-year-old Brian Fraser dies of cancer

26-year-old Brian Fraser has died while battling cancer. Creeson Agecoutay has the story on how he inspired a nation to give.

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Toronto family needs your help surprising woman for her 106th birthday

Mary Peel is turning 106-years-old on March 3 and her family is asking for your help in marking the special occasion.

Victoria Newson is asking the public for help in wishing her grandmother, Mary Peel, a happy 106th birthday. (Supplied)

Feeling burned out by the pandemic? Resilience expert offers tips

While some students have struggled to navigate new ways of learning, some employees have found their office hours bleeding into their personal time as they adjust to working from home.

Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins

A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.

Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts

Ahead of expected cuts and potential layoffs at Sudbury's Laurentian University, one small program is advocating for its survival.

Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: FN advocate

Tyler White of Siksika First Nation Health Services in Alberta says the federal government should not expand access to the medical assistance in dying (MAID) procedure to those suffering solely from severe mental illness.

Northern Artists Perform

Cobalt's Mandy Mae sings 'Maybe It's Time'

Watch the full music video of Mandy Mae from Cochrane performing 'Maybe It's Time' written by Bradley Cooper for 'A Star Is Born.'

Group of friends from Temiskaming Shores perform

Watch the full music video of Martin, Ian, Julie and Dan performing 'Wonder Where the Lions Are' by Bruce Cockburn as seen on CTV News at 6.

Eddy Pinard sings 'The Way I Am' by Merle Haggard

Watch the full music video of northern Ontario's Eddy Pinard singing a Merle Haggard tune called 'The Way I Am' 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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Prince Philip transferred to a London hospital for infection treatment

Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to continue treatment for an infection, Buckingham Palace said Monday.

Police officers stand at an entrance to the King Edward VII Hospital in London where Prince Philip is being treated for an infection, as an ambulance is driven out, on March 1, 2021. (Frank Augstein / AP)

Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

The federal government hopes to start receiving doses of AstraZeneca's recently approved COVID-19 vaccine this week as the flood of shots that flowed into Canada from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna last week partially subsides.

International permanent residency holders running out of time to come to Canada

Immigrants waiting to come to Canada who have already received their permanent residency confirmation are running out of time before their visas expire, as COVID-19 travel restrictions stop them from flying into the country to begin their new lives.

France's Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail

A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.

5 things to know for Monday, March 1, 2021

Canada has now administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 3.58 per cent of the country's population.

'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers

Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays.

Meng's defence team to argue for admission of evidence to bolster its case

The chief financial officer of telecom giant Huawei is set to return to the British Columbia Supreme Court today for arguments over the admission of evidence in her extradition case.

'Time for patience is over': Sajjan vows action on culture change within Canadian Forces

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he's committed to swift action on the promise of widespread culture change within the Canadian Armed Forces following allegations of misconduct against two top military officials.

Golden Globes for 'Schitt's Creek' and star Catherine O'Hara

'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series.