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Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds

Northern Ontario was disproportionately affected by the pandemic, according to the Northern Policy Institute.

Given how different life is in the north, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce's senior policy analyst, Cameron Grant, echoed calls from the NPI for more regional and data-based approaches to these situations in future emergencies. (File photo)

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)

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Pandemic harder on northerners

Northern Ontario was disproportionately affected by the pandemic, according to NPI. Timmins Chamber of Commerce's, Cameron Grant, agrees.

Timmins Chamber offers rapid COVID testing kits

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is once again offering free rapid antigen screening kits to businesses and organizations in the region.

Health Canada OKs vaccine for children under 5

Thursday, Canada's drug regulator approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers for the first time.

Your Finances During the Crisis

Survival 'the only concern' as Canadian tenants struggle to pay rent

As rent prices rise, CTVNews.ca heard from a number of Canadians struggling to afford their homes. The surge in rent prices over the last few months has forced many to cut back on spending, with some having to relocate or move in with their parents.

Rental properties are shown in Calgary on March 12, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

How Canadians can save on exchange rates while travelling

At a time of high inflation, questions about what cards to use, how much local cash to withdraw and which currency conversion services to avoid are particularly valuable. Here's what to know when seeking cost-effective methods of spending money overseas.

As home prices drop, here's what you can get in Canada's most affordable markets

CTVNews.ca has compiled a list of homes in some of the most affordable regions across Canada, as many real estate markets see drops in average prices.

OPINION

OPINION | Economists are forecasting a recession in Canada, how should you prepare?

The next time the Bank of Canada raises interest rates on the scheduled date of September 7, 2022, it could potentially trigger a recession. Although there may be a chance that we don’t enter into a recession and the BoC is still hoping for a soft landing, it’s best to be prepared. Contributor Christopher Liew explains how.

How rising interest rates are making GICs more attractive for investors

Rising interest rates might be bad news for Canadians with mortgages, but it also means higher rates on savings vehicles such as guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), prompting renewed interest in the investments.

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Ramsey Lake residents concerned by nearby encampment

Many homeless encampments are springing up around Sudbury.

An encampment is setup in the bush off Ramsey Lake Road, on city property. The bylaw department confirmed it has received several complaints about the encampment. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Sault Ste. Marie council approves Mill Market move

The relocation of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mill Market has received final approval from city council. In an 8-3 vote, council accepted a recommendation from administration to accept a tender of over $2.9 million.

Driver charged with towing unsafe load walks home: OPP

A driver near Orangeville had to leave his truck and walk home after police said he was stopped for towing an unsafe load.

An Ontario Provinical Police officer stops a pickup truck for towing an unsafe load of straw bales in Amaranth Township, Ont., on Tues., Aug. 16, 2022 (OPP)

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

Long COVID risk extends two years after infection. Here's how to assess your risk

A new study has found an increased risk of certain long COVID-19 symptoms up to two years after an original infection.

Sault grandmother upset with Ontario's new autism program

Sault resident says more funding is necessary for the province's autism program, as well as a switch to a needs-based approach.

Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

Daycares in Sudbury are planning ahead after opting in for the $10 a day childcare program.

North Bay armed robbery suspect arrested

A 26-year-old from London, Ont., accused of armed robbery involving a firearm in North Bay on July 26 has been arrested in southern Ontario, police say.

Alleged drunk driver nabbed at afternoon road check in Espanola

A 48-year-old man is facing several charges after at a recent roadside check looking for impaired drivers.

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Canada's interim import ban on handguns takes effect today

As of today, individuals and businesses are no longer able to import restricted handguns into Canada, with limited exceptions. The move announced earlier this month is aimed at expediting a key pillar of the federal effort to cap the number of handguns in the country.

FILE - A Taran tactical combat master handgun is displayed for sale on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Hempstead, New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Brittainy Newman)

COVID-19: What will the new school year look like by province and territory?

As students across Canada gear up to enter what will be their fourth academic year in the pandemic, CTVNews.ca takes a look at what measures will be in place in schools, by province and territory.

Transport minister set to testify at committee today on airport delays, flight cancellations

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is set to testify before the House of Commons transport committee this afternoon about ongoing airport delays and flight cancellations.

Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church

The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.

Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.