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'This is the best season I can recall': Fishers and wild salmon advocates cheer large returns to B.C. waters

The summer of 2022 is shaping up to be a bumper season for both pink and sockeye salmon in British Columbia rivers, with one veteran Indigenous fisherman reporting the biggest catches of sockeye in decades.

Canadian Forces Snowbirds grounded in wake of B.C. crash

The Royal Canadian Air Force has grounded the Snowbirds aerobatic team after one of the jets suffered a hard landing last week in northern British Columbia.
B.C. man jailed after killing kitten in 'torturous' attack that woke neighbour

A B.C. man who admitted to attacking his pet kitten so brutally the animal had to be euthanized has been sentenced to spend four months behind bars.

Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained

The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.
$1.4B in uncashed cheques sitting in CRA's coffers -- how to check if you're owed money

The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.

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What is a 'zombie fire?' Experts describe the cause and concerns

Authorities in the Northwest Territories are monitoring a large 'zombie fire' that flared back up following last wildfire season after smouldering underground during the winter months.
Facebook loses bid to have B.C. man's $50M lawsuit tossed

A B.C. man's lawsuit against Facebook – in which he is claiming $50 million in damages because the social media giant did not take down an "imposter page" – will be allowed to proceed, according to a court ruling.

Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers

Montreal Pride parade organizer Simon Gamache admits that they messed up when they cancelled the event at the last minute Sunday.
How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test

Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.

This is how to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario

Ontario residents in several parts of the province may get the chance to see the spectacular Perseid meteor shower next week.
Crisis line gets double the number of calls for help after Pope's apology
New study looks at 'magic' mushrooms as treatment for depression, without the psychedelic high
Supply shortage for epidurals causing concern across Canada
Indigenous Circle: Significance of the circle and powwow
Private browsing may not protect you as much as you think
How much money does it take to raise a child in Canada?
An endangered red panda cub was just born at the Toronto Zoo
These are the signs that you're in a toxic work environment
Researchers say extreme heat is making mental health crises more common
'It was terrifying': Manitoba family waits an hour for help after bear repeatedly breaks into cottage
Airline lost your bag? Here's how to seek compensation
Air Canada traveller uses AirTag to track lost baggage for 5 days
Toronto boy runs into Adam Sandler and Drake in one 'unbelievable' night
Bill Gates gives US$20 billion to stem 'significant suffering'
Famed Russian arms dealer, 'Merchant of Death,' back in the spotlight
Canadian telescope detects longest radio signal of its kind from deep space: astronomers
Feds should make coerced sterilization a criminal offence: Senate report
Busting five key severance myths
Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter reveals grim new details about their life together

Northern Ontario Articles

Kristin Murray makes history as first person of colour to be mayor of Timmins

Timmins has a new mayor -- and she's the first person of colour to hold the seat. Kristin Murray has been appointed to take over the mayor's office until the upcoming election. 1
Group that supports LGBTQ2S+ community in North Bay vandalized

A group of motorcycle enthusiasts in North Bay were victims of vandalism this week because of their support for the LGBTQ2S+ community. 1
Company marks $400K in donations over the years to Sault hospital

A company in Sault Ste. Marie is celebrating a significant milestone of community support.
Birds Canada continuing to monitor loon population

It doesn't get any more Canadian than the loon, which are a big part of the northern Ontario landscape. But some people on Manitoulin Island say they aren't seeing them as much. 1
A $2M outdoor recreation centre will be built in Iroquois Falls

Two companies are building a new outdoor recreation centre in the Town of Iroquois Falls – and officials are thrilled with the news. 1
Serious collision closes Front Street in Hearst

Ontario Provincial Police are dealing with a serious collision in Hearst on Thursday evening.
Will you be eligible for one of Ontario's new tax credits? Here's the breakdown

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits for residents as it formally tabled its 2022-23 budget on Tuesday.
Northeastern Ontario could be home to three film studios serving thriving industry

News this week about a $35 million film studio proposed for Greater Sudbury is just the latest of a flurry of recent announcements in the northeast.
Sault police catch suspect outside victim's residence with their pants down

A 39-year-old suspect in the Sault is facing several charges after literally being caught with their pants down Thursday.
Police charge Sudbury motorist with stunt driving on Regent Street

Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged a 33-year-old Sudbury motorist with stunt driving following an incident on Regent Street on Aug. 10.
Timmins teen charged in social media threats

Timmins police have been busy dealing with young offenders this week in what is described as a 'worrisome trend,' after a teen boy was charged for threatening another teen using social media. 3
U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home

The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI used to search the Mar-a-Lago estate of former president Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday, acknowledging extraordinary public interest in the case about classified records. 10
OCS capping pot shop orders and changing delivery window after partner's cyberattack

Ontario's cannabis wholesaler is temporarily capping the number of products retailers can order and expanding its delivery window as it works through a backlog caused by a cyberattack on its logistics partner. 1
Social media model charged with killing boyfriend in Florida

Prosecutors in South Florida announced a second-degree murder charge Thursday against social media model Courtney Clenney in connection with the fatal stabbing of her live-in boyfriend.
Algoma health unit issues swimming advisory for lake in Huron Shores

Algoma Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for Little Basswood located in Huron Shores.
Power restored in Toronto after hours-long outage likely caused by crane hitting transmission line

Power has been restored in Toronto's downtown core after a widespread outage caused major disruptions in the city Thursday. 2
Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured. 3
Encampment under Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins raises questions

For the past few weeks, some people who are living rough in Timmins have set up camp in a high profile area: underneath the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard at the Spruce Street intersection. 1
Four-year-old girl found wandering on tracks near Toronto subway station

A four-year-old girl who went missing from her home Thursday morning was found wandering on train tracks near a Toronto subway station. 2
Human rights tribunal dismisses northern Ont. man's complaint about pronoun use

In what appears to be a less-than-serious complaint, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint levied against the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit related to pronoun use.
Police say suspect in Hwy. 69 crash was suspended, driving stolen vehicle

A 37-year-old from Toronto has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle crash Aug. 8 on Highway 69 in Servos Township south of Greater Sudbury.
Family event at Victory Park in Sudbury's Donovan area

A family event is being held Thursday at Sudbury's Victory Park on Frood Road to celebrate the revitalization of the Indigenous EarlyON Child and Family Centre. 1
New Sudbury mural promotes play and inspires community pride

Several groups came together in Sudbury on Wednesday to bring some colour to a housing co-op in the city and provide an opportunity for the children who live there to use their imagination and play. 2
Sault police say murder-suicide behind two gun deaths Aug. 5

A murder-suicide was behind two people who died from gunshot wounds Aug. 5 at a residential fire on Goulais Avenue, Sault police said Wednesday. 2
Timmins police charge young person with assault
Advocates issue a call to action as part of Prisoner's Justice Day 1
Building confidence of Indigenous post-secondary learners 1
New mural at North Bay YMCA 1
Fringe North in the Sault back to an in-person event 1
Sault outreach program may be expanding 1
Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home 6
Hwy. 144 fully reopened following head-on crash between Chelmsford, Lively 1
Sudbury city councillor has pay docked for conduct 6
Northern Ontario police say men are being targeted in blackmail sex scam 5
Doctors call for action as intentional sodium nitrite poisoning deaths rise in Canada 1
Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know 16
Heavier flow, breakthrough bleeding reported among some individuals after COVID-19 vaccine: study
How one Canadian family of five is coping with the highest inflation in years 9
'Two decades in the making': Sudbury Junior Spartans win first football championship 3
Cycling for Parkinson’s awareness 1
'Dial before you dig' backlog causing major construction delays in Timmins
Timmins senior charged for firing gun in ongoing bylaw dispute 2
Sudbury group paints rocks to spread inspiration 1
Hollinger Golf Course celebrates 100 years in Timmins 1
Survey finds more than half of women want to quit their jobs 1
Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions 45
Golfer wins new vehicle after hitting hole in one 1
Sudbury police cleared in arrest of domestic violence suspect in March
Sudbury's Kathleen Street reopened after two-vehicle crash
Ontario's budget to be re-tabled: This is what Doug Ford promised 16
WhatsApp will start rolling out two big changes to all users this month
One person killed Monday in head-on collision on Hwy. 69 1
Timmins police say girl, 14, was swarmed, beaten and robbed by five other teens
Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73 5
Laurentian University staff union to take LU administrators to court 1
Shortage of student housing in Timmins prompts Northern College to ask for help 1
New film studio coming to the Sault
This year's Kagawong History Day highlights major Canadian shipwreck 1
Lotto 6/49 jackpot ticket sold in Toronto, two $1M prizes in northern Ontario
Non-violent crime declined in Sudbury in 2021, but violent crime spiked

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