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Recalled masks were worn by thousands of Quebec kids; feds say import rule wasn't followed

For months, thousands of Quebec teens and preteens were made to wear masks that turned out to be potentially toxic, made with graphene. CTV has learned that the masks were subject to very little oversight and Health Canada wasn't even aware they'd been shipped to Canada.

B.C. business owner fined, ordered to quarantine after trip to U.S. despite having import licence

A Vancouver couple is facing thousands of dollars in fines after returning from a short trip to the U.S. on business.
Canadian Blind Hockey provides partially sighted, blind people the chance to hit the ice

Maritimers who are partially sighted or blind are getting the chance to play the game they love thanks to a Canadian charity.

'A unique way of communicating': Canadians with autism share challenges, debunk misconceptions about autism

Around one in 66 Canadians are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a 2018 report from the federal government. But autism spectrum disorder still remains poorly understood among Canadians who don't have autism, and the autistic community continues to face challenges that stem from this lack of understanding.
Retro-style Barrie, Ont. house with over 150 showings and 32 offers sells $259,000 above asking

A blast-from-the-past house for sale in Barrie, Ont. sold $259,000 above the asking price after just eight days on the market.

Nova Scotia student suspended after posting photo online says she's back in class

A Nova Scotia high school student suspended for bringing attention to someone wearing a shirt at her school that she found offensive, says the disciplinary penalty has since been revoked.
'The most bizarre thing I'd ever seen': Vancouver Island man spots sea lion along logging road

A Vancouver Island man had a surprising encounter with a sea lion along a logging road kilometres away from the nearest coastline.

Man hoping for first double hand transplant in Canada faces COVID-19 setbacks

Ontario Health told hospitals to ramp down elective surgeries on the same day that Rick Thompson's doctors said he would be added to the transplant list.
Independent review finds 'serious flaws' in how Toronto police handle missing person reports

A long-awaited independent review has found “serious flaws” in how the Toronto police force handled a number of missing persons investigations in the city’s Gay Village and is calling for a new approach that would shift some of the responsibility for handling these files onto civilians and community agencies.

A look inside how the newest COVID restrictions have changed one big Sudbury retailer

Ontario's third stay-at-home order went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday after the premier made the announcement less than 10 hours prior and one Sudbury retailer wasted no time getting compliant.
Rally held in Sudbury after tenants say they were illegally evicted
Sudbury pharmacy anxiously awaits delivery of COVID vaccines
Unions at Laurentian University lose fight to unseal documents related to insolvency process
Sudbury's deadliest week of the COVID-19 pandemic
'I will always be someone's porn': One woman's struggle to remove all traces of her videotaped sexual assault
'I've lost my house for this': Frustrated business owners defy shutdown
Toronto restaurant bills Doug Ford $431 for beer that will spoil during shutdown
47-year-old Ontario teacher who was 'totally healthy' intubated after contracting COVID-19
Students and staff reeling after Laurentian terminates federated university agreements
Blocks of ice pour over Lake Nipissing municipal wharf
Family launches $475K lawsuit against Calgary Board of Education over daughter's suicide
Alberta introduces Clare’s Law, aimed at stopping domestic violence
Video captures semi flipping on Hwy. 1 east of Calgary
A stray dog kept stealing a stuffed unicorn, so animal control bought it for him
Watch: Black bear takes in the sunrise from a hot tub
Ontario extends all emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act until April 20
Lucky Clover: Family dog stops traffic in Ottawa neighbourhood to help owner during a medical emergency
Canada reports lowest population growth rate in over a century due to COVID-19: StatCan
'Take a chance on me,' man with autism writes in heartfelt cover letter on LinkedIn
Ontario lawyer's defamation claim over social media backlash called frivolous, court told

Northern Ontario Articles

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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19

Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar. 75
Laurentian signs deal with the University of Sudbury to take over six Indigenous studies courses

An agreement has been reached that will see Laurentian University take over six Indigenous studies courses from the University of Sudbury. 34
Ontario to restrict travel from Manitoba… cottagers included

Manitobans will not be able to visit their cottages in Ontario starting Monday, after Ontario's premier announced new interprovincial border restrictions. 2
North Bay police issue warning over planned weekend anti-lockdown protest

The North Bay Police Service said Friday they will "maintain a limited presence" at a rally Saturday afternoon along the Waterfront in North Bay.
Full list of new COVID-19 emergency restrictions in Ontario

The Ontario government has unveiled new public health restrictions as the province faces record-breaking COVID-19 case counts and intensive care admissions.
Hearst man fined $5,500 for killing, abandoning a bull moose

A hunter from Hearst who accidentally shot and killed a bull moose, then left it in the woods to rot, has been fined $5,500 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Laurentian University protesters demonstrate outside president's residence

It was a passionate crowd who gathered along Paris Street on Friday morning to send a message to the president of Laurentian University, the Ontario premier and the Minister of Colleges and Universities. 1
COVID-19 cases in Ontario will remain high into summer without six week stay-at-home order, modelling shows

The third COVID-19 wave will continue into the summer if the current stay-at-home-order does not last six weeks and if Ontario does not support high-risk communities, as well as increase vaccinations, new modelling data released by the Ontario government shows. 30
Alberta says no to Ontario request for health-care workers

Alberta will not be sending medical professionals to Ontario to help with its beleaguered health-care system, Premier Jason Kenney's office said Friday. 9
Four people charged in connection with an April 10 home invasion in North Bay

North Bay Police have charged four people in relation to a home invasion at an apartment building in the 300-block of Main Street East on April 10 around 11:45 p.m.
COVID cases soaring in Timmins area; 27 new cases announced Friday

The Porcupine Health Unit said Friday there are 27 more COVID-19 cases in its coverage area, bringing its two-day total to 52 cases.
Two people from Cobalt face sex assault charges; victim under age 16

Two people from Cobalt, ages 17 and 19, have been charged with several sex offences, including sexual assault and incest.
Workers fired after attending party at home under construction in Milton, Ont.

A major home construction company in the Greater Toronto Area says it will be reviewing site security procedures after a party was held at one of its houses under construction last weekend.
'In a crisis you have to stop the bleeding': Federal NDP Leader calls for urgent help in Laurentian cuts

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Canadian government has the power to help save Sudbury's Laurentian University from the devastating cuts and is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to act. 34
After Quebec riots, 24-year-old hospitalized with COVID-19 tells young people 'the pain is incredible'

A 24-year-old Quebec woman is in the ICU with COVID-19 and has a message for young people who think the disease isn't serious -- if you think COVID-19 can't affect you, you're wrong. 1
Nestle Canada recalls non-dairy Drumstick cones over concerns they actually may contain dairy

Nestle Canada is recalling two flavours of its non-dairy Drumstick cones over concerns the dessert treats may actually contain milk.
Ontario breaks daily COVID-19 record again with more than 4,800 new cases

Ontario has logged more than 4,800 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in the pandemic, breaking a record for the most daily infections for a second day in a row. 41
BREAKING
Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19

Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar. 75
COVID-19 cases in Ontario will remain high into summer without six week stay-at-home order, modelling shows

The third COVID-19 wave will continue into the summer if the current stay-at-home-order does not last six weeks and if Ontario does not support high-risk communities, as well as increase vaccinations, new modelling data released by the Ontario government shows. 30
Flights in and out of Ontario resulting in dozens of COVID-19 flight exposures

Despite a stay-at-home order issued in Ontario, people are on the move in and out of the province. 1
Paper and lumber mills in northeastern Ontario get bought up by new company

Several mayors in northeastern Ontario have received word that the forestry operations in their towns will be soon owned by a new company. 2
Ont. doctor admits 3 COVID-19 patients to ICU after they turned down vaccines

An Ontario doctor is urging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine once a jab becomes available to them after he admitted three patients who turned down shots to the ICU. 18
GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo

One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump, counting on the former president's help to win back control of the House in 2022.
Vaccines are failing to get to where COVID-19 is spreading fastest in Ontario, data shows

A CTV News analysis of COVID-19 data in Ontario shows a broad pattern of vaccines failing to get to where the virus is spreading the most. 1
FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year 1
Canadian shipping company fined US$500K after dumping wastewater into Lake Ontario
Canada sets new single-day record with 9,561 COVID-19 infections 9
Are COVID-19 vaccine doses sitting in Ontario freezers? Here's what we know 1
Workers in Ontario can be fired if they refuse return to office, employment lawyer says 1
Prospective homebuyers given too much information about competing offer, a violation of Manitoba real estate rules 1
Two northeastern Ontario health units report dozens of new COVID cases Thursday
Ontario considers stricter measures as models show up to 18,000 COVID-19 cases per day by end of May: sources 41
Sudbury pilot project adds more COVID vaccine sites 9
North Bay family heading out of district to get vaccine for disabled son 1
House of Commons holds emergency debate over Laurentian crisis 34
Province to make northern medical school, Université de Hearst independent universities 1
Safe, voluntary isolation sites to be set up in the Sault 1
Sault College hosting virtual film festival
COVID outbreak declared at Glencore’s Kidd operations mine site in Timmins
Three people from Sudbury face weapons, drugs charges
Rapid COVID tests could end lockdowns, says Timmins mayor; others not so sure
North Bay police receive reports of men following women while walking 1
Lower water levels in North Bay area not cause for concern: experts 2
Sault airport tower to remain in operation 1
Ontario breaks daily COVID-19 record with more than 4,700 new cases 41
Winter weather travel advisory issued for parts of northern Ontario 1
All Grey-Bruce residents should consider themselves a COVID-19 carrier for 48 hours 41
So far, 5,800 fully vaccinated people have caught COVID-19 anyway in U.S., CDC says 33
OPP encourages residents to follow stay-at-home order or face hefty fines 2
Canada just had its worst week ever for new COVID-19 cases 9
Unions at Laurentian University ratify new collective agreements; agree to wage cuts 34
Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference 2
Federal NDP granted emergency debate on Laurentian University crisis 34
There will be jobs this summer, Timmins chamber assures students 1
Seniors programs in Sault Ste. Marie receive federal funding
Health unit reports second COVID-related death in Sudbury in two days
Reaction to the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake 3
Deep cuts to staffing, programs at Laurentian university have many wondering what future holds 34
North Bay police receive multiple reports of women being followed
Ontario not offering off-peak hydro rates during stay-at-home order

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