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  Turcotte’s Chip Stand ready to open again in a new era

  Turcotte’s Chip Stand isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the owners of a 76-year-old Mattawa chip stand were devastated when they were forced to close because the old shack can't handle equipment needed to meet new fire code regulations. 1

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  Timmins declares state of emergency as COVID cases, hospitalizations climb

  The City of Timmins declared a state of emergency Monday, and began offering vaccines to people ages 12 and older as the area tries to halt soaring COVID-19 infections.

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  'Suspicious' fire closes roadway at Midas building in North Bay

  For the second time in recent months, the Midas building in North Bay is on fire.

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  Another death linked to COVID-19 in Greater Sudbury

  Public Health Sudbury & Districts announced Monday someone has died from illness related to COVID-19.

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  Southern Ontario organizer of Sault anti-lockdown rally faces $10K fine, police say

  For the third straight weekend, Sault Ste. Marie Police attended Bellevue Park to monitor what officers deemed to be an illegal gathering. Officials said officers attempted to stop the latest incident before it began.

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  Greater Sudbury to write off more than $3M in parking fines, other provincial offences

  Greater Sudbury will consider writing off more than $3 million in defaulted provincial offences fines at their next meeting May 25.

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  Ontario will reopen outdoor recreational amenities 'on or before June 2'

  Health Minister Christine Elliott says that her government will reopen recreational amenities 'on or before June 2' when the current stay-at-home order is set to expire. 39

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  'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series

  When the Original Six rivals the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs open their first playoff meeting in 42 years after their last this week, Frank Mahovlich will simply be an interested observer.

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  Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort

  Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked with overseeing it. 56

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  14-year-old faces weapons charges after allegedly pulling a knife during Barrie fight

  A 14-year-old boy is facing weapons charges after an alleged fight injured a 15-year-old boy Saturday evening in Barrie. 1

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  BREAKING

  Second child dies in hospital following Vaughan, Ont. crash as teen driver faces upgraded charges

  A second child who was struck by a vehicle in Vaughan, Ont. this weekend has died in hospital, police say. 2

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  Social media post leads to charges for North Bay man accused of vandalizing Vic Fedeli's office in April

  The North Bay Police Service has charged a man they believe is responsible for spray painting the constituency office Nipissing MPP Victor Fedeli.

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  Sudbury motorist charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 17

  A 20-year-old motorist from Greater Sudbury is facing stunt driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police pulled a vehicle over just after 11 p.m. on May 14.

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  Fewer than 2,200 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ontario for second straight day

  Ontario is reporting fewer than 2,200 new cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row. 38

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  Man from Temiskaming Shores charged with child pornography offences

  An online child sexual exploitation investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man from Haileybury on child pornography offences.

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  Three bear cubs found wandering near Kenora, Ont. after mother was killed

  Ontario provincial staff trapped and killed an aggressive bear near Kenora, Ont., leaving its three bear cubs wandering around cottages in the area before being rescued. 1

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  You can now buy a rapid COVID-19 test at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario

  One of Ontario’s biggest retail pharmacy chains will now offer rapid antigen COVID-19 tests across the province.

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  Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 18+ a week ahead of schedule

  Starting tomorrow, all Ontario residents over the age of 18 will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine, a week ahead of the province’s initial rollout schedule. 12

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  MNRF reports three new forest fires across the northeast

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting several new active forest fires in the northeast region including two in Greater Sudbury and one in the Parry Sound area.

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  Ontario summer camps 'opening up this year': Premier Ford

  Premier Doug Ford says Ontario summer camps are 'opening up this year.'

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  COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins grocery store

  The Porcupine Health Unit has declared an outbreak at a Timmins grocery store after four individuals tested positive for COVID-19.

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  It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma

  It could be weeks before Health Canada is able to say for sure whether the first delivery of 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses can be used due to the ongoing quality control review, according to the agency's chief medical adviser. 11

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  Thousands protest for the 'liberation of Palestine' in Montreal

  Thousands of people in Montreal waved Palestinian flags, drove through the streets and gathered in front of Israel's consulate general in Westmount in support of Palestine in wake of the growing violence between Israel and Hamas. 4

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  Statement: AP 'horrified' by Israeli attack on its office

  An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday. All AP employees and freelancers evacuated the building safely. 24

• Israeli warplanes stage more heavy strikes across Gaza City 24
• Islamic nations slam Israel and each other's ties to it 24
• Vancouver police, mayor apologize for handcuffing of B.C.'s first Black Supreme Court justice 2
• Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks 24
• 29-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after 'altercation' in Sault Ste. Marie
• Sudbury’s outdoor market in now open for the season 1
• Algoma University to study Lake Superior in multi-university partnership 1
• Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in hit-and-run investigation
• Timmins man charged following string of armed robberies
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins off-site hospital facility
• Fatality on Frederick House River
• COVID crisis means people 18 and older now eligible for vaccines in Porcupine district 1
• Greyhound cuts will have ‘no impact on Ontario Northland' 1
• Lively grocery store wins national recognition 1
• Province to increase nursing student enrollment, but college officials say funding needed to support expansion
• Falcons return to nest at Sault International Bridge
• Sudbury seeing one of largest drops in housing affordability in Canada
• After false positive, Sault man questioning COVID testing and quarantine rules 1
• Outbreak declared at Iroquois Falls prison as more COVID-19 cases reported in Timmins area
• Sudbury company making moon dust for NASA
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at IAMGOLD mine project
• Canadians can look forward to small, outdoor summer gatherings if vaccine targets are met: officials 43
• Motorcycle driver killed in North Bay following collision with moose
• Downtown Sudbury demands solution to homeless people living in YMCA parking lot
• Suspect accused in prize scheme that cost a northern Ont. resident more than $5K 4
• Standalone northern medical school a waste of money, Lakehead says
• North Bay police begin downtown patrols on electric bikes
• Health unit in Timmins reports 20 new COVID-19 cases Friday
• Two children found safe in Sudbury water search 9
• Sudbury police searching for suspect who robbed Kathleen Street store using a needle
• Barrie takes fight to stop recurring anti-lockdown protests to Ontario Superior Court 5
• With a stay-at-home order still in place for Ontario, could we avoid a May long weekend COVID-19 spike? 2
• 'Doug Ford continues to play politics,' Trudeau says as both leaders trade barbs over border rules 2
• 'You’ll save more lives': Calls grow for sooner second-doses for elderly as Ontario expands eligibility 1
• Quebec language reform: Francophones who attended English CEGEPs say they deserve the right to choose 8
• Two Ontario teachers’ unions fire back at Doug Ford over school reopening comments 38