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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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

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  Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay

  The federal government is providing more than $3 million for economic development and innovation projects in North Bay and area. 1

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  Fight between two 7-year-olds turns violent after mom gets involved

  An argument between two young children playing outside together escalated to violence when a parent got involved, a North Bay mom says. 1

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  Sudbury’s Rebecca Johnston named to Canada's Rivalry Series final roster

  Veteran forward Rebecca Johnston returns to the Canadian women's hockey team for the final two games of a Rivalry Series against the United States.

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  Migrant workers sneak secret menus into Canadian restaurants to expose exploitation

  Hundreds of customers who scan QR codes for restaurant menus across Canada are being surprised by secret menus instead, revealing the hidden costs behind the food they eat. 1

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  Norad tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., Canada says

  The Department of National Defence says Canada is working with the United States to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence threats after a high-altitude surveillance balloon was detected. 7

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  Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north

  A northern Ontario doctor is making recommendations to the Ontario government when it comes to improving health care in the north. 1

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  Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments

  Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law. 2

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  Student presentation in Sudbury to go ahead, despite board opposition

  The past few weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster for 16-year-old Ra'Jah Mohamed, a student at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School. 1

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  Would you pay $300 a year for quick access to a nurse? Dealing with demand, Ontario doctors get creative

  Paid subscriptions to on-demand care are among the many strategies primary health-care providers in Ontario are adopting in order to meet increased demand for access to doctors in the past year, while also managing staffing shortages. 4

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  Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority

  Break-ins have become a problem at McDonald's Guardian Pharmacy and Variety Store is located in South Porcupine's downtown area. 1

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  With extreme cold ahead, Sudbury groups provide support for the vulnerable

  The bitter winter wind is expected to feel much colder, leading to an extreme cold alert being issued for Sudbury. 1

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  As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection

  A GoFundMe campaign to help a family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., has surpassed $37,000 as calls for action grow to ensure the community has fire protection. 1

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  IAMGOLD now has funding in place to complete Côté Gold project

  IAMGOLD announced this week it now has the funding in place to complete its Côté Gold project, located about an hour south of Timmins. 3

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  North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water

  Members of North Bay's fire service are on Trout Lake all week practising ice and cold water rescues. 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 7
• 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
• Sault Ste. Marie launches municipal government podcast
• Sudbury nursing professor garners $10K research grant
• ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards
• North Bay woman charged with breaking into hotel rooms with guests still inside
• Two crashes take out hydro poles in Sudbury overnight 1
• Warm Line offers pre-crisis mental health support in Sudbury 1
• Labour peace in Sudbury boosts Vale results in Q4, nickel sales rise by 31%
• Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam 3
• Tom Brady retires from football at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good' 8
• Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse
• Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute
• 'Legitimately flabbergasting': MP raises concerns over government's quarantine hotel spending 2
• Canada's immigration increase alone won't fix the labour market, experts say 1