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Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.

Elon Musk's satellites are muddling UFO sighting statistics, researchers say

A slight increase in UFO sightings in 2020 compared to pre-pandemic years may not be because of the pandemic itself, but because of Elon Musk’s new internet satellites, researchers found.
Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.

King Charles III marks first Mother's Day since Queen's death

King Charles III has remembered the late Queen on the first Mother's Day in the U.K. since her death.
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Trudeau Liberals face uphill battle with ballot support, preferred PM number falling

As they gear up to unveil their 2023 budget in a few weeks, the federal Liberals are in an uphill battle against the Conservatives in both ballot support and preferred prime minister numbers, according to latest numbers by Nanos Research.

Nestle Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination

A voluntary recall has been issued for one sku of Nestle Good Start Soothe Infant Formula due to a potential bacteria contamination. Distributor Perrigo Company says the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.
'Nothing that anyone has reported' shows election results impacted by Chinese interference: U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada says the question of whether or not foreign election interference is happening is less important than whether it's been successful, and he hasn't seen any proof that alleged interference attempts by China in Canada's elections have managed to affect the results.

Eco-friendly glass exists but it’s complex to make, researchers say

A new study shows researchers have developed another way to create biodegradable glass, but there are still barriers to mass manufacturing it.
Snow plow operators in Mississauga quit following aggressive behaviour, violence from residents

It’s been a busy March for snow plow operators in the Greater Toronto Area, but according to the City of Mississauga, it’s also been a violent one for some workers in the area.

Meta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in U.S.

Facebook and Instagram users in the United States will soon be able to pay to get a coveted blue check on their account.
Vinyl sales overtake CDs for the first time since 1987
'Immediately stop using' these heated blankets due to fire hazard, Health Canada warns
Where did Earth's water come from? Scientists say it wasn't melted meteorites
Youngest skier to ever join Canada's freestyle team is from Oro-Medonte
Great white sharks slowly making recovery in Canadian oceans: researcher
Honda recalling 50,000 vehicles in Canada to fix seat belt problem
White House calls on Pence to apologize for 'homophobic joke' about Buttigieg
Jesuits of Canada members with ties to Quebec 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse of minors
This 100-year-old is still taking classes at McGill University
As Twitter failures go from bad to worse, users wonder how long it can stay online
SunnyD controversy: There is now a vodka-based version of the product previously marketed to kids
'We all have a role to play': Governor General Mary Simon speaks out against online hate and what can be done to fight it
Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8B residential day schools settlement
'No showing of property at seller's request': Land value behind $10.5M listing for Vancouver teardown
'We went flying': B.C. couple questions why RCMP officer not facing charges in alleged road rage incident
Tim Hortons customers subject to 'technical error' incorrectly saying they'd won $10K
Mirvish's new season includes 'Jagged Little Pill' and Tina Turner musical in Toronto
'Keto-like' diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research
Netflix making live-action 'One Piece' from popular manga
Regular sleep could help those who are trying to lose weight: preliminary research

Northern Ontario Articles

Another southern Ont. snowmobiler dies in crash on a northern trail

Another southern Ontario resident in their 30s has died following a snowmobile crash in the northern region. 7
Elliot Lake cancels drag race event, cites lack of interest, economic losses

Elliot Lake has cancelled the Northern Shore Drag Race, which has been going on for the past two decades and typically draws hundreds of vehicles and a thousand people. 1
Sudbury police say vehicle was travelling 170 km/h in 80 km/h zone

A young driver from Espanola has been charged with stunt driving following a recent incident in the early morning hours in Sudbury.
Timmins police to offer cash incentives to new recruits

Timmins police are banking on cash incentives to encourage more officers to apply to the local service. 1
MR80 reopened after serious single-vehicle crash in Val Caron

Sudbury police have reopened MR80 following a serious crash that sent a man to hopsital with life-threatening injuries. 3
Mixed response to northern Ontario racism survey

A survey by a northern Ontario think tank shows that while communities in the region are generally welcoming to visible minorities, racism and discrimination are still prevalent. 1
Francophone musician in North Bay celebrates as his song reaches No. 1 across Canada

A long-time francophone musician in North Bay is celebrating as his latest hit single, ‘Simple de Même,’ holds the No. 1 spot on radio stations across the country. 2
Northern Ont. teen lands 1st acting gig in new Canadian series

A 13-year-old from northern Ontario tells CTV News how he went from having no acting experience to landing a role on an upcoming series for the streaming service Crave. 7
Cochrane couple charged, $50K narcotics seized in raid

A northern Ontario couple in their 20s are facing drug trafficking charges after police seized $50,000 in narcotics. 3
Sudbury murder trial delayed again due to COVID-19

The second-degree murder trial of Robert Steven Wright was delayed again Monday due to COVID-19. 23
Northern Ont. woman celebrating 105 years of life as Canadians are living longer

As more Canadians are living longer, Thessalon native Joyce Poupore turned 105-years-old in February. 1
Sault chamber keeping close eye on upcoming provincial budget

The provincial government is poised to unveil its budget Thursday. Ensuring the needs of the north are met in the fiscal plan is at the top of the wish list for the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. 1
Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured'

An Ontario woman has launched a lawsuit seeking $500,000 from Tim Hortons after she suffered major burns from an alleged ‘superheated’ tea. The company has denied all allegations and said she was ‘the author of her own misfortune.' 1
New Timmins restaurant offers authentic Lebanese cuisine

Two members of the Muslim community in Timmins have opened an authentic Lebanese restaurant. 1
2 staff members, student suspect injured in stabbing at Halifax-area high school

Two staff members and a student -- who is also the suspect -- have been injured in a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, N.S., according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE). 2
Spring equinox arrives Monday evening, marking first day of season

The spring (vernal) equinox arrives at 6:24 p.m. on Monday. The equinox is the time of the year when the position of the sun passes south to north over the equator.
Heavy police presence on Manitoulin Island Sunday afternoon

Heavy police presence at Corbiere Road on the M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island Sunday afternoon.
Ontario 'scumbags' guilty of withholding passports to face steeper fines, ministry says

Ontario employers who withhold foreign workers’ passports or work permits could face steeper penalties under new labour laws, with maximum fines setting them back up to $200,000. 1
Northern Ont. woman rises to No. 5 in the world in extreme winter sport

An extreme winter sport athlete from Bonfield, Ont., has cracked the Top 5 in the world in her sport.
W5 Investigates
How did a healthy teen die at a minor hockey camp?

The parents of young Ontario hockey player Ben Teague have been searching for answers since he died while at a team retreat in 2019. The mystery about what happened and the code of silence in hockey culture is explored in CTV W5's 'What Happened to Ben,' on CTVNews.ca and W5's official YouTube channel. 4
Northern Ont. youth pulled over on closed highway in an allegedly stolen car

A Timmins youth has been arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, police say.
Some Trump supporters ambivalent on calls for protests

Former President Donald Trump's calls for protests before his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap. 11
Will the Conservative foreign interference motion be a confidence vote? Liberals 'having ongoing discussions'

In an effort to keep the foreign interference story at the forefront, and to do an apparent end run around the Liberal filibuster blocking one study from going ahead, the Conservatives forced the House to spend Monday debating a motion instructing an opposition-dominated House committee to strike its own review. 31
Poilievre calling for national standardized test to license doctors, nurses trained outside of Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a national standardized testing process to be created in order to speed up the licensing process for doctors and nurses who are either immigrants or were trained abroad. 1
Sudbury advocacy group wants to limit salt used on roads in order to protect the local watershed 2
Timmins Multicultural Festival named one of the province's top 100 events 1
13 people solicited by grandparent scam in Midland area
Three police incidents, two impaired charges, one northern Ont. woman 3
Parents of young player who died struggle to find answers within hockey's code of silence 4
Suspended southern Ont. driver charged with stealing gas in Sturgeon Falls
Timmins-area farm hosts first farmer's market right on the farm 1
Cleanup underway after train derailment in southern Ontario
Northern Ont. woman wins fight to have OHIP pay for surgery to remove excess skin 8
More than $6k in drugs, cash seized following Hwy. 69 traffic stop
'Who, if not us, should stop them?': The stories of Ukrainian women on the front lines 47
Free music, comedy shows in Sudbury pay tribute to frontline workers 2
Northern Ont. man fined more than $4k for selling baitfish without a licence, improper record keeping
Northern Ont. man realizes he won millions after forgetting about a lottery ticket
Families of slain EPS officers to receive $100K from provincial heroes' fund 14
Victim of fatal snowmobile crash on Lake Nipissing 'always up for a good time' 5
Use of protein, creatine supplements could be linked to body issues, new study shows 1
Alleged foreign interference entangles Liberals and Conservatives in one riding 14
Most Canadians support death penalty for murderers, poll shows
Sudbury's Go-Give Project launching new pilot program in Timmins 1
Timmins shovels away amid expected 50 cm snowfall 7
Many North Bay families went sliding for a good cause in Trout Creek on Saturday 1
Battalion goalie uses relationship made with billet family as motivation during games 22
Main Street in North Bay to see 20 new apartments added 2
Sudbury advocacy groups call for improved sidewalk maintenance 4
Altercation by Sault arena results in stabbing, parking lot crash 1
Preston Pablo of Timmins wins first Juno, performed 3
Post-secondary curling championships are underway in Sudbury 2
North Bay police reject link between tax hike, officers on leave with PTSD 1
COVID-19 delays Sudbury murder trial until Monday 22
Sudbury daycare set to offer 24/7 service 1
Southern Ont. snowmobiler killed in Lake Nipissing crash 8
New business helps with your pets as you tie the knot 1
Bones and skulls: Sudbury man selling human specimens online 1
Sudbury hospice not raising enough money to operate 3
Man accused of drug trafficking found dead in suspicious northern Ont. fire 2

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