Northern mayors want lockdown to end for smaller towns in Porcupine area
Mayors of towns along the Highway 11 corridor in the Porcupine region agree that lockdowns are the right move for COVID hot spot areas.
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Porcupine Health Unit speeds up 2nd vaccine dose
Due to the ongoing surge in new COVID-19 cases in the Cochrane District, residents will be eligible for their second vaccine dose earlier.
Improve your mental health while working from home
CTV's Tony Ryma learns about the toll working from home is taking on employees' mental health and how to improve it.
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CRA estimates 30,000 self-employed people may not have to repay CERB
The Canada Revenue Agency says thousands of self-employed workers who received emergency benefits last year won't have to repay any of it, as long as they meet certain conditions.
CRA says it had 'two to three times' as many people calling with tax queries in 2021 tax season
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it has received a significantly higher volume of calls from taxpayers this tax season compared to a year ago and, as a result, wait times to access services have also increased.
Accountants, politicians call on Canada Revenue Agency to delay income tax deadline
The federal government has not extended the April 30 tax deadline for 2020 returns, and accountants say that’s leaving some Canadians in a lurch.
Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA
With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits.
Why doctors, advocates are calling for permanent paid sick days for Canadian workers
Worker and patient advocates in multiple provinces are calling for permanent paid sick days, arguing that the federal COVID-19 sick leave benefit has too many restrictions for lower-income, precarious and migrant workers.
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Camp sites reopen across the northeast
As Ontario moved to phase one of re-opening on June 11, an RV campground in Sudbury is now welcoming back transiet campers.
Timmins man with Autism uses exercise to challenge himself and help others
For the past couple of years, Michael Thoerner of Timmins has been on a path to learn new ways of improving his health and general well-being.
Alpaca farm owners looking for a buyer
After nearly 20 years the owners of Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Bruce Mines have decided it’s time to say goodbye. They have put the farm up for sale, and they’re hoping whoever purchases their business will take it to the next level.
North Bay police officer recognized for helping city's homeless
A North Bay police officer is being recognized by the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) for his charitable work helping the city's most vulnerable people.
Pop-up rally in support of striking Vale workers
There was a peaceful gathering at the corner of Lasalle and Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury early Saturday. Many motorists honked for those attending a pop-up rally in support of the Steelworkers 6500 while they are on strike.
Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury
Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.
Health Canada not releasing more than 300K doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue
Health Canada says it 'will not be releasing' the more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses that arrived in the country in April due to a possible quality control issue.
Denmark's Christian Eriksen taken to hospital, is stable after collapsing in Euro 2020 match
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing on the field during a match at the European Championship, leading to the game being suspended for more than 90 minutes.
Residential school cemetery in Regina turned into gathering site, memorial for survivors
The burial site of at least 35 Indigenous children who attended the Regina Indian Industrial School has become a gathering place and memorial following the discovery of remains at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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Funeral service held for London, Ont. family killed in vehicle attack
Hundreds gathered in London, Ont. on Saturday afternoon at the public funeral for four members of a Muslim family who were killed in an attack that police have called a hate crime. The public was invited to join in celebrating the lives of Talat Afzaal, 74, her son Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, and their 15-year-old daughter Yumnah Salman.
'We want to feel safe, we want to feel loved'; Muslim community mourns as Afzaal Family buried
As the procession left O'Neil Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, Londoners were there, wearing purple ribbons, and putting their hands over their hearts
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BREAKING | Sask. RCMP officer dies while on-duty
Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head RCMP detachment was killed while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.
Ontario shortens AstraZeneca dose interval to eight weeks
Ontarians who received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to get their second dose after eight weeks with informed consent.
Trudeau, Biden talk reopening Canada-U.S. border at G7 summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden talked about the border between their two countries today while both are in England for an international leaders' summit.
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Angry elephant attacks truck with a shocked driver inside
A supply truck driver got the shock of a lifetime when an elephant attacked his vehicle. The man was rescued safety.
Don't do the TikTok 'dry scoop challenge': health experts
Health experts are warning people to stay away from TikTok trend called 'dry scooping' that's left some participants in the hospital.
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Inside a $4M, life-sized dollhouse up for sale in B.C.
A flamboyant dollhouse-like home, complete with a ferris wheel and miniature train is up for sale in White Rock.
Fans delighted as long-delayed Euro Cup finally kicked off
The world's soccer fans finally got something to cheer about as the long-delayed 2020 Euro Cup finally kicked off. Todd Battis reports.
'Can't wait to meet her': Kate on new niece Lilibet
Attending a G7 event, the Duchess of Cambridge says she 'can't wait' to meet Prince Harry and Meghan's newborn daughter Lilibet.
