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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.

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Wanted man arrested in North Bay after police chase on foot

North Bay police arrested a federal offender accused of breaching his statutory release nearly two weeks ago.

Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

The Sask East Hockey League (SEHL) has released details of a near fatal accident at one of its games over the weekend – which saw a Churchbridge Imperials player suffer serious injuries after being struck with a skate.

ATV driver in northern Ont. who fled spot check got stuck in a swamp

A getaway went wrong for an ATV driver in Spanish, Ont., recently when they were caught by police on foot

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.

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.

Police say wanted suspect in the Sault caught with $55K in fentanyl

A 36-year-old who failed to attend court in Sault Ste. Marie was arrested with 367 grams of suspected fentanyl.

North Bay OPP charge suspect with spousal assault following seven-hour standoff

A barricaded man eventually gave themselves up in a community near North Bay on Sunday and has been charged with intimate partner violence.

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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LIVE UPDATES Luigi Mangione arrested as 'strong person of interest' in killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson

New York authorities have identified Luigi Mangione as the 'strong person of interest' arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson.

Family spokesman says slain Edmonton security guard had only been working 3 days

A spokesman for the family of a security guard who police say was murdered while patrolling an Edmonton apartment building last week says the man had only been on the job for three days.

Sask. hockey player recovering after near fatal skate accident during game

Gang leader in Haiti accused of massacring older people to avenge son's death

A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti's capital is accused of massacring older people and Vodou religious leaders in his community to avenge his son's death, according to the government and human rights organizations that estimate more than 100 killed.

GST break could cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces don't waive compensation: PBO

The federal government's GST holiday would cost as much as $2.7 billion if provinces with a harmonized sales tax asked for compensation, the parliamentary budget officer said on Monday.