Sudbury's health unit reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, almost half in Manitoulin district
Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported 62 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, including 28 cases in the Manitoulin district.
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Extending both the sickness and caregiving benefits into next spring – as proposed in Bill C-2 – will cost the government approximately $873 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) estimates.
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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.
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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.
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How to watch the 73rd annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon
The stage is set in Sudbury for the 73rd annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon on Dec. 4 from 2 to 11 p.m. Here is everything you need to know.
Heath unit reports 40th death connected to COVID-19 in Sudbury, 49 new cases
Public Health Sudbury and Districts reported Friday another person in Greater Sudbury has died from complications related to COVID-19, marking the city's 40th pandemic-related death.
Heavy snow, high winds expected to hit northeastern Ontario this weekend
Environment Canada has a special weather statement regarding heavy snow and winds expected to hit the region beginning Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie, extending into other areas Sunday, and extending into Monday.
Silver Stick tourney underway in Sudbury amid COVID-19 spike
After an absence last year, the Sudbury Silver Stick Tournament is back although it might look a little different to families.
Ontario woman donates home to Indigenous community
An Ontario woman is giving her land back to the Indigenous community and is hoping to inspire others to do the same.
Boosters recommended for those over 50, younger people may also get 3rd shot: NACI
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 'may' be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live.
Parents of Michigan teen charged in Oxford school shooting
A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy.
Community-led skilled trades training program improves housing in Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Northern College, Keepers of the Circle, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation have partnered to deliver a community-led skilled trades pre-employment training program that helped elders with basic renovations to their homes.
Manitoulin Swing band still 'swingin' more than 70 years later
Viewers of this year's CTV Lions' Children's Christmas Telethon are in for a treat on Saturday when one of the country's oldest swing bands, still in existence, opens the show.
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Boosters recommended for those over 50, younger people may also get 3rd shot: NACI
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 'may' be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live.
COVID-19 vaccines: Do we really need boosters? Experts weigh in
Experts say there are several reasons a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is necessary, including to protect against severe illness and death as immunity from the initial vaccine series wanes over time.
'This is mandatory': Ottawa reminds Canadian travellers ArriveCAN app required for re-entry
The federal government is reminding that Canadian travellers must use ArriveCAN app for re-entry into the country after reports of vaccinated citizens being forced to quarantine as a result of confusion at the Canada-U.S. land border.
Canada inks deals with Pfizer, Merck for COVID-19 antiviral drugs
The federal government has signed deals with Pfizer and Merck to purchase their antiviral medications, pending Health Canada approval of the products. Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Ottawa has placed an initial order for one million of Pfizer's antiviral pills, and 500,000 of Merck's pills, with an option for 500,000 more.
Parents of Michigan teen charged in Oxford school shooting
A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy.
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