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  Suspect in Manitoulin Island assault at large, police seek witnesses and video footage

  The suspect in an assault in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island Thursday is still at large and police are seeking witnesses or video footage in hopes of finding him. 1

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  W5 Investigates

  Daniel Jolivet insists he's not a murderer and says he has proof

  Convicted murderer Daniel Jolivet, in prison for the past 30 years, has maintained his innocence since the day he was arrested. W5 reviews the evidence he painstakingly assembled while behind bars. W5's documentary 'Buried Evidence' airs Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV. 3

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  Bon Soo revellers take on the Polar Rush

  After a very cold – but well-attended – opening night on Friday, Bon Soo 2023 was in full swing Saturday. 6

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  Pond Hockey on the Rock returns to Sudbury

  Thirty teams braved the cold, laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday morning as part of the annual Pond Hockey on the Rock Festival. The annual ice hockey festival raises funds for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer and Camp Quality Northern Ontario. 1

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  'We are all connected': First Nations communities celebrate culture and tradition in North Bay Pow Wow

  To the beat of the drum, dancers, young and old, took the centre stage inside the Canadore College gym to perform a spiritual dance. As they danced, they said a prayer of thanks to the ancestors and for healing. 1

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  Applications for Timmins' permanent overdose prevention site are sent

  The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming will operate the permanent Safe Health Site Timmins upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments. 1

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  Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

  An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

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  U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

  The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions. 14

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  Federal department fires 49 employees for claiming CERB while employed

  A federal government department has fired 49 employees who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit while they were employed.

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  Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

  The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday. 1

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  Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

  Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

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  Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

  With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.

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  Dinosaur Discoveries being made at Science North

  Something gigantic has arrived at Science North. It's moving day at the Sudbury facility and they're in the process of getting ready for 'Dinosaur Discoveries,' which opens Feb. 18. 1

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  Noelville man dies following Jan. 16 school bus collision

  The driver of the motor vehicle that struck a school bus Jan. 16 has succumbed to their injuries.

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  Bon Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday

  Bon Soo kick-off Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie, with nine more days of winter fun on the agenda. 6

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  Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money

  There will be more ‘lights, camera, action’ coming to the North Bay Area this year. The North Bay region is often called Hollywood of the North. Veteran producer Joel Etienne has another name. 1

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  One in four Canadian cancer patients still experiencing cancelled appointments: survey

  In the field of cancer treatment, nothing is more important than diagnosing and treating the problem as quickly as possible — but according to new survey data, about one in four Canadian cancer patients report that they are still experiencing cancelled or postponed appointments. 1

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  Russia's Medvedev says more U.S. weapons supplies mean 'all of Ukraine ... will burn'

  Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has said the supply of more advanced U.S. weaponry to Ukraine will only trigger more retaliatory strikes from Russia, up to the extent of Russia's nuclear doctrine. 1

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  Elon Musk wins lawsuit over 'funding secured' tweet

  A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk is not liable for losses experienced by Tesla shareholders following his controversial "funding secured" tweet from 2018. 8

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  First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history

  Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story. 3

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  Highway 400 closure in effect north of Toronto due to 'extreme winter weather'

  Ontario Provincial Police have closed a portion of Highway 400 north of Toronto following multiple collisions due to whiteout conditions. 2

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  Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay

  The 60th annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay and events run until Feb. 11. Organizers said the week is for everyone and that celebrating 60 years means a lot. 1

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  Sudbury groups raise awareness about human trafficking

  Frontline workers across northern Ontario attended a conference Friday raising awareness about human trafficking. 1

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  Highway 11 reopens in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile-up

  Highway 11 in northern Ontario reopened Thursday afternoon after a collision involving several vehicles prompted police to close the road from Highway 66 near Kenogami Lake to Matheson for several hours. 2

• Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay 1
• China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky 14
• Fight between two 7-year-olds turns violent after mom gets involved 1
• Sudbury’s Rebecca Johnston named to Canada's Rivalry Series final roster
• Migrant workers sneak secret menus into Canadian restaurants to expose exploitation 1
• Norad tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., Canada says 14
• Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north 1
• Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments 2
• Student presentation in Sudbury to go ahead, despite board opposition 1
• Would you pay $300 a year for quick access to a nurse? Dealing with demand, Ontario doctors get creative 4
• Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority 1
• With extreme cold ahead, Sudbury groups provide support for the vulnerable 1
• As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection 1
• IAMGOLD now has funding in place to complete Côté Gold project 3
• North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water 1
• Agriculture conference coming to Sudbury 1
• 'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns
• Sudbury police arrest 16-year-old male in stabbing 3
• Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores
• Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI
• Non-emergency help is just a phone call away in Sudbury 1
• Quebec woman shocked to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' theft 8
• Police investigate shooting threat at Attawapiskat arena during hockey tournament 2
• Anyone who drank tap water in Espanola on Tuesday night could get sick
• Early childhood education students in the north offered free, accelerated, schooling 1
• Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont. 1
• Temiskaming Shores man facing criminal threat charge 3
• Car, train collide in Sudbury, two people in hospital in stable condition
• WATCH: Willie predicts an early spring 4
• Gay man taking Canadian government to court, says sperm donation restrictions make him feel like a 'second-class citizen' 4
• Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims 1
• Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park 1
• African community in Timmins commemorates Black History Month 1
• Sault hospital workers picket to press for new collective agreement 1
• Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows
• New sculpture coming to North Bay's downtown waterfront