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  'Sudbury Rocks' rocks the downtown core once more

  After a brief hiatus and a few years of virtual runs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sudbury Rocks: Race/Run/Walk Marathon returned Sunday to the downtown core with more than 1,200 people taking part and raising at least 50,000 for the Northern Cancer Foundation. 5

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  Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region

  There are six new forest fires confirmed in the northeast region, Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services reported Saturday evening, bringing the active number of fires in the region to seven. 2

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  Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say

  A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police. 3

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  Blais scores 2 as Canada downs Germany 5-2 for record 28th title at hockey worlds

  Samuel Blais scored two goals to rally Canada to a 5-2 victory over Germany in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.

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  Few answers in northern medical school cyber attack

  There are still more questions than answers following a cyber attack at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. 2

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  North Bay Police summer bike patrol program begins this week

  The North Bay Police Service is getting set to launch its bike patrol program for the summer months. 1

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  Sudbury police write stunt driving poem

  Greater Sudbury Police Service turns to social media to remind the community not to be speeding on the road with a serious albeit light-hearted post. 1

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  Multicultural Festival in Timmins welcomes new countries to the event

  The 51st annual Timmins Multicultural Festival gave people a chance to learn more about others living in the community. 1

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  Cadets in the Timmins Zone receive annual inspection

  The annual review of cadets from the Timmins Zone took place in the McIntyre Curling Club Sunday.

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  Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good

  A community in Ontario’s cottage country is facing the permanent closure of its local hospital's Emergency Room. 1

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  Community partner to bring health services to North Bay's Northern Pines facility for homeless individuals

  The Nipissing District’s transitional housing complex on Chippewa St., known as Northern Pines, is bringing expanded health care to the facility. 2

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  Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home

  Mortgage delinquencies are expected to rise by more than one-third of current levels over the next year, according to some economists. If you anticipate being unable to make your payments and decide to sell your home, here's what an expert says you should consider. 2

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  Humanity at risk: AI pioneer urges federal government to regulate faster

  One of the so-called godfathers of artificial intelligence says governments need to move faster on regulations to protect against the dangers of the rapidly advancing technology, before it poses a larger threat to humanity. 1

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  Timmins hosts annual Khalsa Day Parade, welcomes future Sikh police officer

  A Sikh police cadet, originally from Brampton, used his one paid day of leave to attend the second annual Khalsa Day Parade in Timmins. He says the establishment of a Sikh Gurdwara in the city that was a major factor in his decision to accept a job with the Timmins Police Service. 3

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  Hundreds come out in Sudbury to help 'defeat depression'

  Hundreds descended on Sudbury's Bell Park Saturday morning in a bid to 'defeat depression." The 10th Annual Defeat Depression Walk was held with funds being raised for the Northern Initiative for Social Action and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. 1

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  StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

  A new report is casting doubt on the idea that Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage and bolsters the arguments by some labour economists that high job vacancies aren't due to a shortage of workers. 1

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  Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey engaged

  Celebrated Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey have announced their engagement. 1

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  GPS tracking bottles will monitor garbage levels in Georgian Bay

  'Georgian Bay Forever,' an organization dedicated to conserving the bay, has dropped dozens of bottles into the water, each outfitted with GPS tracking devices. 1

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  Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged

  Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people following reports of hitchhikers displaying aggressive behaviour along the Highway 17 East corridor in Kenora.

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  Ontario police reveal new development in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction investigation

  Ontario Provincial Police arrested a fourth suspect in connection to the alleged kidnapping of Elnaz Hajtamiri, the Ontario woman who disappeared in January 2022. 34

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  Northern food producers ready to return to the big stage

  Some northern Ontario agri-food producers are getting set to return to the world's largest exhibition. 1

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  Early snowmelt in Western mountains means drier summers, more wildfire risk: study

  Leaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder. 4

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  Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the U.S. is coming after their haul

  Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson's then-Fox News show and promoted a website where supporters could donate money to Goodwyn and other rioters whom the site called 'political prisoners.' 4

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  Man in critical condition after falling in Ramsey Lake

  Sudbury police say officers and paramedics are at the scene of a near drowning on Ramsey Lake near Bell Park on Friday. 1

• Timmins residents driven mad by speeding along rural detour route 1
• Lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes conflict between leaders of Sudbury non-profit groups
• Girls, 15 & 17, face charges after fight breaks out at Huntsville high school
• Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas 2
• Coast Guard's arctic marine unit prepares for northern journey in Parry Sound 1
• Flood fears prompt Iroquois Falls to declare state of emergency
• Sentence delayed for man charged in connection with a triple shooting in northern Ont. 2
• Sudbury crews battle fire at family home in Azilda 1
• 4 people hospitalized trying to rescue cats in Oro-Medonte shelter fire 1
• South Ont. man fined $7K for northern Ont. moose hunt violations
• Company refuses to recall millions of airbag inflators after deaths in Canada and U.S.
• Northern medical school celebrates first convocation since independence 3
• Memorial beach volleyball tournament held in North Bay 1
• Feds spending $1.2M on the Sault’s trail network 1
• 'It breaks my heart': Celine Dion cancels 'Courage World Tour' concerts 10
• Investigation underway outside Ontario daycare after missing child found dead 1
• Lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes conflict between leaders of Sudbury non-profit groups
• Air Canada flight to Montreal declares mayday over Toronto 2
• Ont. man faces more than 80 charges after 21 stolen vehicles recovered 4
• Man declared innocent of attempted murder after 33 years in California prison
• Ontario handing out prepaid credit cards for people with a certain type of thermostat 18
• Is it a good time to buy a new vehicle?
• Timmins residents say homeless shelter needs to be relocated 1
• Residents and businesses contend with aftermath of downtown Sudbury fire 3
• North Bay police charge 53-year-old man in motel murder 7
• Best of Sudbury businesses share success stories at annual awards 1
• Making an old diamond mine shine again 8
• North Bay cruise ship will soon be back on Lake Nipissing 1
• U.S. study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after Omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
• More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say 4
• Kirkland Lake unveils rainbow crosswalk 1
• Ontario student pays nearly $3K for extended warranty on used luxury car, surprised repairs aren't covered 3
• Human trafficking victims forced to live in cold basement with no running water, Ontario police say 3
• Air Canada briefly grounds flights due to computer system problem
• Anishinabek Nation holds opioid summit 1
• Power restored in downtown Sudbury as crews battle Durham Street fire 3