As COVID-19 cases soar, Sudbury's health unit issues work-at-home instructions
After reporting 47 new cases on Thursday alone, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is tightening restrictions in the area in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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COVID vaccines available for northern Ontario kids
Appointments open Tuesday morning for kids now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Algoma and Sudbury are hoping to start clinics Friday.
COVID-19 outbreak at Sault motel housing homeless
Several COVID-19 cases have been found in people staying at a motel in the soo that is housing homeless people.
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CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses the global market sell-off over fears of a new COVID-19 variant. Read her analysis on CTVNews.ca.
Some CERB recipients set to get notices that they owe feds some of the aid
Some Canadians who received a pandemic jobless benefit are set to receive notices that they have to repay some of the aid they received last year.
Liberals introduce new targeted pandemic aid bill for businesses, workers
The Liberal government introduced a new pandemic aid bill Wednesday afternoon that would maintain some financial supports for businesses and workers until at least the spring of 2022.
Will gas prices in Canada be affected by Biden tapping into U.S. oil reserves?
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday authorized the release of oil reserves with the hopes of curbing high energy costs, but one Canadian expert says it won't be enough to turn around rising gas prices and may in fact be followed by a small increase.
Bank of Canada deputy says households may be more impacted by rise in interest rates
A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the number of highly indebted households appears to be back on the rise as pandemic aid from governments winds down.
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Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs missed chance for Olympic curling berth
The Battle of the Brads took place Sunday night with Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs loosing 4-3 in the 10th end.
Sault theatre group casting for next production
As live theatre awakens from its COVID-19 slumber, the West End Theatre Project in Sault Ste Marie is getting ready for its next musical.
Sudbury curler Tracy Fleur falls just short in bid to go to Olympics
Jennifer Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 in the women’s final at Canada’s Olympic curling trials to secure a berth at the Beijing Games.
Ontario reports first two cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Artist donates original paintings to Timmins Museum in support of Indigenous women
When artist Johanne Lamarche was growing up in Timmins, she said she was aware that Indigenous peoples dealt with issues, and realized the gravity of them when she heard about the residential school gravesites.
'The Bay Bundle' shopping initiative returns to support North Bay businesses
In an effort to support small businesses in North Bay as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Christmas shopping initiative is back where bundles are created with various food items and household supplies.
Volunteers brighten Christmas in Greater Sudbury
There are 17 Community Action Networks known as CANs in Greater Sudbury. They are volunteer based and bring people together to build healthy connected communities.
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
It’s a big weekend for northern curlers as both mens and womens teams look to secure an opportunity to represent Team Canada on the world's stage.
More omicron cases pop up as world rushes to learn more
Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world Sunday and many governments rushed to close their borders even as scientists cautioned that it's not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus.
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Ontario reports first two cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Fresh flooding prompts new evacuations in Abbotsford, B.C., as water spills in from Wash. state
The Nooksack River in Washington state has overtopped its dike, and the City of Abbotsford is expecting floodwaters to cross the U.S. border, Mayor Henry Braun said Sunday afternoon.
Government set to introduce beefed-up bill banning conversion therapy
The federal government is preparing to table a new, tougher bill today in its latest effort to ban conversion therapy in Canada.
B.C. prepared to use Alert Ready notification system as storms continue, minister says
B.C. officials urged residents to avoid all non-essential travel as the province deals with the second in a string of three storms and prepares for the final one.
Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada supports the development of a new global convention on pandemic preparedness and response that will be debated at a special meeting of the World Health Assembly today.
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Restrictions tighten around the globe due to omicron variant
Ontario confirms two cases of the omicron variant as other countries announce restrictions. CTV’s Heather Butts reports.
Fraser Valley endures 120 millimeters of rain amid recovery
B.C. faces heavy rainfall as the province enters its second week of recovery. CTV’s Heather Wright reports.
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The royal residence of Queen Elizabeth II has decked the halls with dazzling decorations. ABC's Julia MacFarlane reports.
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Smudge the Blades counters racism in hockey
An Indigenous-owned company fights racism in hockey with by incorporating First Nations culture into its apparel. CTV’s Creeson Agecoutay reports.
Ottawa Tourism offers trips to 'Jeopardy!' contestants
Two contestants on 'Jeopardy!' didn't know where the Rideau Canal was located. CTV's Dave Charbonneau with reaction from Ottawa residents.
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A Christmas ad in Norway showing Santa Claus with a boyfriend is celebrating the 50-year milestone of homosexuality being decriminalized.
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Members of Peru's National Forestry and Wildlife Service looked on as an endangered condor that was treated for poisoning took flight.
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