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One northern Ont. hospital to require masks again starting Monday

As of Monday, anyone visiting patients at the North Bay Regional Health Centre will have to wear a mask.

Coronavirus: What you need to know

VACCINES EXPLAINED

A healthcare worker gets ready to administer a COVID-19 vaccine in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/Pool Photo via AP)

COVID-19 IN CANADA

People receive their COVID-19 vaccination at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto on Tuesday May 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

AROUND THE WORLD

People wait to receive vaccine for COVID-19 outside a vaccination centre in Mumbai, India, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

HOW IT AFFECTS ME

Mother putting a face mask on her daughter. (August de Richelieu/ Pexels)

Virus & Vaccine Trackers

Northern COVID-19 Video Reports

Sudbury COVID-19 testing centre switches focus

As memories of the COVID-19 pandemic fade, staff at the testing centre say their focus has changed away from testing.

One of North Bay’s top docs says wear a mask

Northern health experts talk new booster

Your Finances During the Crisis

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opinion Are you a new Canadian immigrant? How to set yourself up for financial success

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares his advice for new immigrants to Canada -- from figuring out where to bank to learning about retirement plans.

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opinion Seven ways to help you save on everyday expenses

In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the best ways to save on everyday expenses, to help you keep up with life and get back on top of your financial health.

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opinion What are the best ways to boost your income in Canada?

Whether you're looking to pay off debt, save for a big purchase, or simply give yourself greater financial stability, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some of the best ways to boost your income.

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opinion How to make the most out of your TFSA

The Tax-Free Savings Account can be a powerful savings tool and investment vehicle. Financial contributor Christopher Liew explains how they work and how to take full advantage of them so you can reach your financial goals faster.

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opinion How to create a budget that works for you

Are you struggling to create a budget that fits your life and schedule? Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some simple budgeting methods and offer some tips to help you create, and follow, a budget plan.

CTV News Northern Ontario Top Stories

Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction."

Canada's air force took video of object shot down over Yukon, updated image released

The Canadian military has released more details and an updated image of the unidentified object shot down over Canada's Yukon territory in February 2023.

How the combination of diapers and splash pads led to 10K illnesses

New research is raising concerns about the safety of splash pads, which can be ground zero for germs and greatly increase the risk of spreading disease.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Sault, Sudbury, North Bay

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay.

Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog

WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.

Person fined $8K for dumping asbestos near northern Ont. lake

Andree De Vabre of Atikokan, Ont., has been fined $8,000 and pleaded guilty to depositing hazardous construction materials on public land.

Boil water advisory issued for the Town of Killarney

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a boil water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Killarney.

New café in Sudbury says 'no' to takeout containers and disposable coffee cups

A new eco-friendly café in Greater Sudbury, Perk and Pine, is committed to reducing single-use waste by encouraging customers to bring their own travel mugs and containers.

Seniors at Sudbury apartment building haven’t had a working elevator in almost half a year

Residents at Place Nolin in Sudbury haven’t had a working elevator in nearly six months. The senior’s building is a 40-unit, five-level building, run independently by its own board of directors.

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War monitor says Assad has fled Syria after rebels enter capital

The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that Syria’s President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location.

Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction."

Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer yields evidence, but few answers

As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer goes on, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma.