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  New survey suggests people should check receipts before leaving grocery stores

  A survey conducted by the Agri-Foods Analytic Lab at Dalhousie University asked more than fifty-five hundred Canadians whether or not they check their grocery store receipts and what do they find when they do so. 3

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  Comedian Russell Peters doesn't pull punches in climate of 'cancel culture,' 'political correctness'

  CTV W5 speaks with members of the comedy industry, including Russell Peters, for a wide-ranging look at how political correctness and 'cancel culture' has changed the world of stand-up comedy. 2

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  Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies

  Two NHL hockey players with northern Ontario roots find themselves in an unwelcomed spotlight after refusing to don pride-themed jerseys. 4

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  Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

  A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.

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  Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

  Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.

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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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  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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  W5 Investigates

  'Canadians should be very concerned about their drinking water': W5 investigates asbestos cement pipes

  W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV. 1

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  Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

  Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. 3

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  Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll

  A new survey conducted by Research Co. found that the majority of Canadians support tying speeding tickets to income, otherwise known as ‘progressive punishment.’

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  Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

  Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.

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  Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents

  The Ontario government will be ending a program that provides health-care services to uninsured people at the end of the month, something doctors say is extremely concerning for marginalized communities. 1

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  ‘It’s like a minefield’: Northern Ont. drivers frustrated with potholes as thousands appear on roads

  Just take a drive up and down Premier Road in North Bay and you will be able to tell the south end street has quite a pothole problem. 1

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  ‘A lucky man’: Sudbury stroke survivor shares his story

  Sean Gilroy, 36, faced an uncertain future after having a stroke but has now made what doctors are calling a remarkable recovery thanks to a ground-breaking procedure. 3

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  Kapuskasing man charged with possession of online child sexual abuse material

  A 33-year-old Kapuskasing man is facing charges following a child sexual exploitation investigation by Ontario Provincial Police. 4

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  Wrong-way driver on Highway 11 charged in Bracebridge, Ont.

  In all reports, police say the vehicle nearly caused multiple head-on collisions, including one with police.

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  One of 7 men charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri case to be released from custody

  One of the seven men charged in connection with the alleged frying pan assault and attempted abduction of Ontario woman Elnaz Hajtamiri weeks before her disappearance will be released from custody. 32

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  Elliot Lake man charged for sending threats on social media

  A 58-year-old Elliot Lake man has been charged after allegedly sending harassing and threatening messages online, police say.

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  Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar

  Amazon.com Inc. and other online retailers who use so-called free delivery to cultivate customer loyalty are scrambling to keep it from draining profits as costs climb and e-commerce contracts.

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  Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

  The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say. 2

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  Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns

  Merrilee Fullerton, a longtime cabinet minister in Doug Ford's government, unexpectedly resigned Friday, forcing the premier to name a new minister to the children, community and social services post. 1

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  Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94

  Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the capacity of computer chips, has died. He was 94.

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  'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

  U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill. 37

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  Video shows moments client allegedly attacks Hamilton beauty salon worker

  Security footage from a Hamilton beauty salon shows the moment in which an esthetician was allegedly attacked by a client after a disagreement over services. 1

• Roof of Chelmsford home collapsed after garage fire spread 4
• Supreme court ruling allows for evidence from a northern Ont. unlawful spot check to be admitted in court 4
• Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say 1
• 'I feel horrible': Ontario man denied theft coverage owes $55,000 for stolen truck 1
• Make sure to check your grocery bill, otherwise you may pay more: survey 2
• Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years
• Northern stargazers capture photos of the Aurora Borealis 7
• Asteroid to hurtle past Earth closer than the moon this weekend 1
• Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent
• North Bay liquidation store aims to bring treasure hunts to discount shopping 1
• Ontario Government to expand pharmacists prescribing power this fall 3
• North Bay police charge Huntsville man in assault with brass knuckles
• Sudbury murder trial nears conclusion, closing arguments Monday 25
• Moose Factory holds a celebration more than 350 years in the making 2
• Sophie Gregoire Trudeau introduces Jill Biden to curling during Ottawa visit 37
• Vale shares mining industry plans for Greater Sudbury at chamber luncheon 2
• Police say North Bay suspect had $116K in drugs on him, $43K in cash
• Highlights of the Ontario government's budget 1
• Sudbury police highlight the dangers of stunt driving with lighthearted social media post
• M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island postpones election until May
• Cemetery running out of room, Sudbury OKs $4M expansion 6
• One person killed in Highway 11 crash near Matheson 4
• Opposition parties affirm call for interference inquiry, amid questions over MP Han Dong 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 4
• 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 5
• Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running
• 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
• Sault Ste. Marie prepares for organic waste collection 1