Toys purchased with telethon donations delivered to families
Volunteers pack and deliver toys to recipient families in Sudbury following donations to CTV Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon.
Contests
CURRENT CONTEST:
Nominate a northern Ontario team for the new Rastall Team of the Month.
No purchase necessary. Contest starts at 8:00 a.m. EST on October 11, 2023, and closes at 9:59 a.m. EST on March 15, 2024. Open to legal residents of Ontario, Canada who are 18 years of age or older. Some restrictions apply. Correct answer to a mathematical skill-testing question required. There is no retail value of each of the six prizes. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received up to the point of the applicable selection date and the calibre of the stories associated with such entries on the basis of the judging criteria. Number of prizes available to win will decrease as they are awarded. Complete contest rules and entry available here.
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RECENT CONTESTS:
Congratulations to our winners of the Take Your Family to the Sudbury Five Basketball Game Contest:
Victoria Bowie
Derek Durkac
Amber Langis
Who each one a family four-pack of tickets to the game
Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
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Shauna Murphy
Pamela Ladouceur
Natashia Miller
Each one a family four-pack of tickets to the game
Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
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Nominations for the Weather Star position are now closed.
Thank you to all the nominees!
Winners:
Week 1 - Caden
Week 2 - Emersyn
Week 3 - Adrienne
Week 4 - Elliette
Bonus - Alice
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This contest is also closed.
The two winners of the Dino Duo family passes to Science North
and Dynamic Earth are:
First Winner - Nick Skakoon
Second Winner - Ethan Dunk
Make sure to Follow and Like CTV News Northern Ontario on social media for latest contests.
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Sudbury
Toy drive to be held in Sudbury, Salvation Army in need
Sudbury’s Pure Country has teamed up with the Salvation Army for a Christmas toy drive this weekend.
Toxic drug summit wraps up in Sudbury
An inaugural conference focused on finding solutions to the toxic drug crisis in northern Ontario wrapped up in Greater Sudbury on Friday.
Tougher rules likely mean fewer international students will come north
The federal government announced this week that international students who apply for a study permit will need to show they have more than $20,000 to cover their tuition and living expenses.
2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.
North Bay
North Bay police overwhelmed by bikes in storage
Stolen bikes remain a major problem in North Bay – but area police are changing their bicycle policy and will no longer collect discarded bikes without knowing who the owner is.
2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.
North Bay police investigating incident that triggered high school lockdown
There were some tense moments in North Bay on Friday after information that a weapon was possibly at a local high school prompted a lockdown and police response.
Shelter opens in Temiskaming Shores, led by a couple whose son struggled with homelessness
Years of hard work by a couple in Temiskaming Shores is about to pay off.
Good news for Sudbury in 2024, rest of Canada will struggle: economist
There is good news and bad news for the Canadian economy next year.
Sault Ste. Marie
One person found dead in Sault fire, police investigating
Residents in Sault Ste. Marie should expect to see a police presence near a fatal fire in the city Friday.
2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.
Infant death in Wawa being investigated by police
An investigation is underway after an infant with no vital signs was brought to a northern Ontario hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Good news for Sudbury in 2024, rest of Canada will struggle: economist
There is good news and bad news for the Canadian economy next year.
Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round
Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.
Timmins
Timmins lawyer being investigated for misconduct
An assistant Crown attorney in Timmins is facing a Law Society Tribunal related to allegations of misconduct.
2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario
A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.
Province provides $9M to help junior miners find critical minerals
As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the provincial government is providing money for junior mining companies to spur exploration projects.
12-gauge sawed-off shotgun seized in Moosonee investigation, 3 charged
Three Moosonee residents between the ages of 28 and 40 are facing multiple firearms-related charges after provincial police received a tip about a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun in the community.
Infant death in Wawa being investigated by police
An investigation is underway after an infant with no vital signs was brought to a northern Ontario hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say.