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  Northern resources, the highlight of Ontario’s budget

  Continuing to put the region's critical mineral supply in the spotlight, northern Ontario and its critical mineral deposits are front and centre in the provincial government's 2023 budget. 5

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  Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

  Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession. 19

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  Hwy. 17 partially closed north of the Sault due to a commercial motor vehicle crash

  A crash involving a commercial vehicle north of the Sault has completely closed Highway 17 from Highway 101 East in Wawa, Ont. to Frater Road before noon Sunday, the eastbound lane reopened around 7p.m.

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  For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

  Indigenous-owned tech company Animikii says making love the focus of its decisions -- from accepting clients to partnering with investors to supporting employees during a global pandemic -- is key to its success, now and for generations to come.

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  Moderna CEO defends US$130 COVID-19 vaccine price in U.S. Senate hearing

  Moderna Inc's chief executive on Wednesday defended the company's plan to quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, telling a U.S. Senate committee hearing it will no longer have the economies of scale from government procurement when the shots move into the private market. 1

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  Traffic complaints lead to impaired driving charges in northern Ont.

  Traffic complaints led members of the James Bay Detachments of the OPP to arrest and charge two individuals with impaired driving last week. 2

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  Police arrest two people during suspected break & enter in Cochrane

  Two people from Cochrane were arrested early Sunday morning after police interrupted a suspected break-and-enter.

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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. 4

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  Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

  Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to 'counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail' after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said that Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.' 1

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  Moderna CEO defends US$130 COVID-19 vaccine price in U.S. Senate hearing

  Moderna Inc's chief executive on Wednesday defended the company's plan to quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, telling a U.S. Senate committee hearing it will no longer have the economies of scale from government procurement when the shots move into the private market. 1

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  Singh 'not satisfied' with confidence-and-supply agreement

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's 'not satisfied' with his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals — signed a year ago this week — because it's shown him he could do a better job running the country than the current government. 37

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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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  Foleyet water advisory lifted: Here's what you need to know before drinking it

  The boil water advisory that was in place for all residents of the Town of Foleyet since Friday has been lifted.

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  Driver charged with impaired after crashing through fence in Gravenhurst, Ont.

  A Gravenhurst, Ont. man is facing impaired driving charges after a vehicle crashed into a fence early Sunday morning.

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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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  'Horrible, horrible deals': Trump criticizes Biden's visit to Canada

  Former U.S. president Donald Trump shared his disdain for Joe Biden's visit to Canada, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau treats the U.S. ‘horribly’ on trade issues. 40

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  'Fastest-growing sport in North America': Cornhole play expanding

  Long known as a backyard game, the growth of Cornhole as a sport has been rapid - with more than 2,500 people playing the sport competitively in Ontario. 1

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  North Bay Police locate two men after asking for help in finding them

  North Bay police have located two missing men that had last been seen in the city’s downtown.

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  Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

  Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes says millennial Canadians have been dealt a generational losing hand as they face student loans layered with bad debts from credit cards, high-interest loans, and post-pandemic tax debt from collecting CERB. 1

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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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  Big names in the world of ski cross are in North Bay this weekend

  A major ski cross event is taking place in North Bay this weekend. 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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  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.

• Did you hear the rumble in Sudbury Saturday? 4
• 'Canadians should be very concerned about their drinking water': W5 investigates asbestos cement pipes 1
• Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents 1
• Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey
• 'It was crazy': N.B. teen meets hockey idol Sidney Crosby thanks to Make-a-Wish 1
• Ontario woman kicks off 'long shot' search for wedding dress after dad mistakenly donates it
• Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus 4
• Most Canadians believe speeding tickets should be tied to income: poll
• ‘A lucky man’: Sudbury stroke survivor shares his story 3
• Kapuskasing man charged with possession of online child sexual abuse material 4
• North Bay police looking for two men, say not to approach
• Wrong-way driver on Highway 11 charged in Bracebridge, Ont.
• One of 7 men charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri case to be released from custody 32
• Elliot Lake man charged for sending threats on social media
• Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say 4
• Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns 1
• 'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit 40
• 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
• 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 4
• 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 40
• 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