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  Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

  Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy. But despite the unions' 'summer of discontent' and an ongoing court challenge, the new rules will still kick in on Sept. 9.

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  Sudbury OPP officer pleads guilty to stealing evidence during moose hunt investigation

  A veteran staff sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury has been sentenced for stealing two items from a First Nations man and hiding what he did while his fellow officers searched for them. 1

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  Fentanyl-laced gummies discovered in Hamilton: police

  Hamilton Police are warning locals of the discovery of fentanyl-laced gummies 'disguised as candy,' after finding them during a recent warrant.

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  Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

  Ontario is reporting the first human case of rabies contracted in the province in more than half a century. 2

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  Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'

  Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.

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  Body of missing Sudbury woman found in Point Grondine Park

  Indigenous and provincial police are investigating after the body of a Sudbury woman was found in Point Grondine Park near Killarney several hours after she was reported missing. 1

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  Trudeau insists he's staying on as Liberal leader. But what if he changes his mind?

  The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, B.C., next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election despite polls citing his unpopularity among Canadians. Here's a look at what would happen if he decided to call it quits.

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  Robinson Huron Treaty Of 1850 Gathering starts Sunday in Greater Sudbury

  The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering 2024 will take place in Greater Sudbury at the Anderson Farm Museum on Sept. 8 and 9.

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  Woman says she fled to northern Ont. to escape Islamic militants, but court rules she faked evidence

  A federal court has rejected a refugee claim from a woman who said she came to Sudbury with her five children after fleeing Nigeria to escape Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group.

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  Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay looks ahead to community-wide cleanup later this month

  One North Bay community group is looking to keep their city litter-free. 6

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  Here's what jobs will survive in the AI boom: Statistics Canada estimates

  A recent study by Statistics Canada sheds light on how different occupations may be affected by the AI boom, including those who might lose their jobs in a more automation-driven future.

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  Average of one impaired-related charge per day in Sudbury

  Greater Sudbury Police Service say nine drivers were charged with impaired-related offences over the Labour Day long weekend. 1

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  What do you need to do in order to retire early?

  Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE) is a growing movement for people looking to retire earlier than the traditional age. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew digs into the origins of the FIRE formula and outlines steps to implement it in your life.

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  Sudbury Wolves Street Party finds its way inside amid unfavourable weather

  Friday was an exciting night for hockey fans in Greater Sudbury as the city’s OHL team in partnership with its local MP hosted a pre-game street party ahead of their pre-season game. 5

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  West Nipissing mayor joins national summit on tackling substance use and addiction crisis

  West Nipissing Mayor Kathleen Thorne Rochon is part of a mayor’s panel at a national, three-day summit on substance use and the ongoing addiction crisis in smaller and medium sized cities. 4

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  Timmins police seize nearly $90K in drugs

  A raid of a Maple Street South residence in Timmins earlier this week led to the seizure of almost $90,000 in illegal drugs.

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  Laurentian University cancels November show by controversial U.S. comedian

  A U.S comedian accused of sexual improprieties won't be performing in Sudbury in November.

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  North Bay man accused of attacking vehicle with knife

  A 20-year-old North Bay man has been charged after an altercation involving a knife near Kinsmen Beach on Wednesday evening. 1

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  After nearly running out, Sault foodbank receives a tonne of pasta from the community

  A pasta shortage in Sault Ste. Marie is almost never the case, but for one local food bank, the common carb was a rare sight just a few weeks ago. 1

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  Sudbury event aims to change the narrative on suicide

  An event honouring and remembering those affected by suicide is being held at Bell Park in Sudbury on Sunday. 4

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  Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

  Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer new fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour. 1

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  Two charged with stealing $800K in materials from Algoma Steel

  Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged two suspects last month with taking more than $800,000 worth of materials from Algoma Steel property. 1

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  Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside Winnipeg courthouse

  The Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died after collapsing outside of the Manitoba courthouse Friday afternoon, according to multiple sources. 2

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  Girl, 15, set on fire in assault at Saskatoon high school: police

  A terrifying incident unfolded at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon on Thursday when a 15-year-old girl was doused in a flammable substance and set on fire. 4

• Jacob Hoggard seeking to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court 3
• Nipissing University centre closes following investigation into social media post 1
• Air Canada’s new check-in rule frustrates travellers, causing delays and missed flights 1
• Another car hit with rocks thrown by youth on Maley Drive: Sudbury police 4
• Looking back on the legacy of Sudbury's Superstack 1
• Canada's unemployment rate at 6.6%, rises past seven year high outside of pandemic 4
• Sudbury not guilty of charges in 2015 death at downtown job site, appeals court rules 4
• Sault suspect accused of posing as a teacher, threatened child to send intimate images
• Bear cub from northern Ont. survives 10-hour drive to Windsor in back of van, being fed Taco Bell 2
• Fentanyl with a street value of $400K seized in northwestern Ont.
• Coroner's inquest jury makes recommendation in fatal Garson police standoff 1
• 'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison
• Tom Mulcair: Why Singh decided to 'go for broke' and pull out of his deal with Trudeau 27
• Sault suspect charged with indecent exposure to children waiting for the school bus 1
• Paula Abdul cancels Canada tour, northern Ont. shows 4
• Water restored in Little Current, but still not safe to drink 1
• So long, Superstack – Vale to dismantle Sudbury's famous landmark 5
• Off-duty police spots shoplifter, leads to $112K in drugs, four arrests
• Officials identify 14-year-old student as suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead 3
• 'Unprovoked' attacks in Vancouver leave man dead, another with severed hand 4
• Crash on Hwy. 69 in Sudbury leads to charges 5
• Jagmeet Singh pulls NDP out of deal with Trudeau Liberals, takes aim at Poilievre Conservatives 27
• Maley Drive on-ramp at Lasalle Boulevard reopens in Sudbury 4
• Sault addictions worker calls for emotional management education for young people 1
• NOSM University partners with West Nipissing’s hospital for med student training 1
• Feds provide $25M to create cultural hub at city hall in Sudbury 1
• Sudbury city council votes to verbally reprimand councillors accused of conduct violations 3
• Ontario man told his EV needs $33K battery. Software update fixes the problem 1
• Northern Ont. suspect, 95, charged with driving scooter while impaired 1
• Algoma OPP say impaired driver struck tree, beer cans were strewn around vehicle 9
• Sudbury researchers aim to improve francophone vocabulary in preschool children 1
• Timmins upgrades playground equipment in its local parks 1
• Hwy. 11 motorist charged with stunt driving was impaired, police say
• John Tavares is taking the CRA to court. A ruling against him could change how NHL teams sign players
• Edmunds: The four biggest mistakes people make when buying a new car
• Greater Sudbury says councillor's lawsuit 'an abuse of process,' should be thrown out 3