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  Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment

  CTV News has learned an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant with 22 years of service has been charged in Sudbury with criminal harassment.

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  Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

  Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December. 1

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  North Bay police looking for two men, say not to approach

  North Bay police say they are looking for two men last seen in the downtown area and are asking the public for help in finding them.

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  Make sure to check your grocery bill, otherwise you may pay more: survey

  A majority of Canadians have seen a mistake on their grocery receipts in the last year, according to a new survey conducted by Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. 1

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  Supreme court ruling allows for evidence from a northern Ont. unlawful spot check to be admitted in court

  The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the impaired driving conviction of a northern Ontario man, despite agreeing that his rights were breached during his arrest. 4

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  Structure fire in Greater Sudbury

  Fire crews were called to the scene of an active fire in the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford Thursday evening.

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  'I feel horrible': Ontario man denied theft coverage owes $55,000 for stolen truck

  An Ontario man said he was shocked when his truck was stolen not once but twice, and the second time it was taken he was surprised to discover he was no longer covered for theft. 1

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  Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent

  Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.

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  Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

  Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.

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  Asteroid to hurtle past Earth closer than the moon this weekend

  An asteroid discovered just last week will pass closer to the Earth than the orbit of the moon this weekend, an occurrence so rare it happens only once in a decade, according to NASA. 7

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  North Bay liquidation store aims to bring treasure hunts to discount shopping

  The co-owners of a new liquidation store in North Bay, Samuel Quesnel and Chloé Boivenue, say they want to bring a treasure hunt shopping experience to the city. 1

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  Ontario Government to expand pharmacists prescribing power this fall

  Starting in the fall, pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications that treat moderate acne, canker sores, diaper dermatitis, yeast infections, pinworms and threadworms along with nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy; in additional to the 13 other ailments they were granted prescribing powers for in January. 3

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  North Bay police charge Huntsville man in assault with brass knuckles

  A 22-year-old from Huntsville is facing assault charges following an attack in North Bay involving brass knuckles, police say.

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  Sudbury murder trial nears conclusion, closing arguments Monday

  The second-degree murder trial of Robert Steven Wright resumed briefly Thursday morning, with the defence formally wrapping up its case. 25

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  Moose Factory holds a celebration more than 350 years in the making

  Moose Factory, an island on the Moose River, is celebrating its 350th anniversary and more, this year. Each season will see activities, celebrations and gatherings. 2

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  Sophie Gregoire Trudeau to introduce Jill Biden to curling during Ottawa visit

  The United States' first lady will be given a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa today as Sophie Gregoire Trudeau takes Jill Biden to the curling rink. 24

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  Vale shares mining industry plans for Greater Sudbury at chamber luncheon

  The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon in Sudbury on Thursday with mining giant Vale as primary focus. 2

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  Police say North Bay suspect had $116K in drugs on him, $43K in cash

  A 33-year-old North Bay man is facing charges after police made an arrest March 21 in a parking lot on Lakeshore Drive.

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  Highlights of the Ontario government's budget

  The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that forecasts provincial surpluses after a year, with heavy investments in health care. Here are the highlights. 1

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  Sudbury police highlight the dangers of stunt driving with lighthearted social media post

  A Sudbury-area driver has been charged with speeding and stunt driving following a recent incident Greater Sudbury.

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  M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island postpones election until May

  The M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island has decided to cancel its upcoming election scheduled for Monday, March 27.

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  Cemetery running out of room, Sudbury OKs $4M expansion

  With a waitlist in place for some burial services, Greater Sudbury has approved a $4 million expansion of the Civic Memorial Mausoleum. 6

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  One person killed in Highway 11 crash near Matheson

  One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 north of Matheson on Wednesday night, police say. 4

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  Opposition parties affirm call for interference inquiry, amid questions over MP Han Dong

  Amid renewed questions over the pervasiveness of alleged interference by China in Canadian elections and affairs broadly, opposition MPs voted Thursday afternoon to affirm a parliamentary committee's call for the federal government to strike a public inquiry. 11

• Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September
• Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner 1
• Ontario puts $113M in budget to emergency preparedness 5
• Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot
• Moose Factory holds a celebration more than 350 years in the making 2
• As trail options shrink, Sudbury may allow snow machines to cross city streets 8
• Family sues OPP, others, for more than $2M after woman dies in Sudbury, Ont., jail
• Ontario aims to balance budget in 2025 despite largest spending plan in province's history 6
• Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running
• Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study 1
• Hwy. 17 fully reopen between Wawa, White River 2
• WeightWatchers appears set to close dozens of Canadian locations Sunday
• Liver disease rates soaring in Canada 1
• Sudbury police charge 3 with attempted murder in downtown robbery 9
• Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source 1
• An abundance of job options at Northern College career fair 1
• Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus, denies interference allegations 46
• Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada needs a 'Conservative renaissance' 1
• Sault Ste. Marie prepares for organic waste collection 1
• Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan 3
• How to deal with residential school denialism 7
• Crossing guards recognized in North Bay on appreciation day 1
• Northern Ontario NDP wants safer highways 1
• Sudbury organization launches awareness campaign 1
• 'Suspicious' fire at Gravenhurst Wharf causes $750,000 damage
• Sault police seize guns, ammunition, drugs, suspect charged
• Doug Ford sports new look after miscommunication with barber at Walmart 1
• 6 people rescued after boat capsized on Georgian Bay
• Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed
• 2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them 1
• One taken to hospital after North Bay duplex fire 2
• 'Cheap quality': Ontario woman says dresses she ordered online look completely different in real life 1
• Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand 4
• Calgary doctor performs spine surgery on conscious patient
• Meals on Wheels in Sudbury raises awareness of community impact, need for volunteers 1
• Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units 1