Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case
A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.
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New postcard campaign could boost mental health
A report tonight on a campaign by Canada Post, urging people to send out some postcards and why it may be good for your mental health.
Laurentian Ski Hill still waiting for green light
Laurentian Ski Hill in North Bay remains closed, but officials are hopeful the province will give it the green light on March.
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Feds extending Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility by 12 weeks
The federal government announced it will extend the Canada Recovery Benefit eligibility period by an additional 12 weeks, as some recipients face a cut-off by end of March.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and your taxes, explained
Canadians will soon be filing their 2020 taxes, an unprecedented tax year that experts say will have several moving parts to consider, such as loss of income and government financial aid.
Think you may need to repay CERB? Best to start planning now, experts say
Experts say filing taxes now will help clear up whether you owe the government money if you accidentally received both employment insurance and CERB.
A rural-urban divide: Data gives most detailed look yet at where CERB went
Data from Employment and Social Development Canada show that 6.5 million people received the $500-a-week CERB during the first four weeks it was available in a largely rural-urban split, with higher proportions of populations relying on the CERB in cities compared to rural parts of the country.
Some ineligible self-employed CERB recipients won't be forced to repay, government says
The federal government says some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit won't be forced to repay the money due to the Canadian Revenue Agency's unclear messaging in the application.
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Three Sudbury schools dismissed following more COVID-19 cases
The largest school board in northeastern Ontario has announced a handful of new COVID-19 infections that are impacting multiple schools and classrooms.
Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case
A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.
Two Thessalon residents receive award from office of Governor General
A pair of men in Thessalon are being recognized for providing a safe place for LGBTQ2S+ youth to explore their identities while helping to change social attitudes.
Double digit COVID case counts in Sudbury for two days in a row
Sudbury's health unit has reported back-to-back days of double digit COVID-19 daily case counts.
Timmins Immigration Program highlights successes matching foreign workers with employers
Building the economy is one of the main goals of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program.
École Alliance St-Joseph in Greater Sudbury closed due to COVID case
Conseil Scolaire Catholique du Nouvelon has closed École Alliance St-Joseph in the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford until March 15 following a positive COVID-19 test returned from someone at the school.
Downtown Timmins looks to evolve with new strategic plan
There are around two-hundred and fifty businesses located in downtown Timmins with over two thousand employees.
Sudbury yet to record case of influenza, public health says
Last year 44 influenza cases were recorded in the area, but so far this year Sudbury has zero.
More than 300,000 COVID-19 cases logged in Ontario since beginning of pandemic
Ontario is marking a grim milestone Sunday as health officials report that the province has logged more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in January.
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'Nomandland,' Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Globes
With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to "Nomadland," "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "The Crown" and "Schitt's Creek."
'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes
'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series.
Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss
Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions and trumpeted lies about the election in a speech that made clear he intends to remain a dominant political force.
'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers
Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays.
Story of 7-year-old girl selling lemonade to pay for brain surgery sparks outrage, empathy
The story of a 7-year-old girl from Alabama selling lemonade to help to pay for her own brain surgery has caused an uproar on the internet, with many calling it an indictment of the U.S. healthcare system.
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Dogs rescued from storm-ravaged Texas looking for new homes
More than 50 dogs were rescued from Texas and await a new home in Toronto, after a historic snowstorm pummeled the state.
Young boy dreams of being the first Black-Canadian in space
8-year-old Yaphet Yoseph has some out-of-this-world aspirations and is getting words of wisdom from Canada's space community.
Beading challenge brings First Nation community together
Kahnawake residents are passing the time during the winter months by bringing back an ancient Indigenous art form. Vanessa Lee has more.
Calgary figure skater breaking barriers one TikTok at a time
TikTok skating sensation Elladj Balde is on a mission to bring more diversity to the sport of figure skating.
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'Guy is a hero': 26-year-old Brian Fraser dies of cancer
26-year-old Brian Fraser has died while battling cancer. Creeson Agecoutay has the story on how he inspired a nation to give.
