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  Seniors programs in Sault Ste. Marie receive federal funding

  With the aim of empowering the elderly to stay engaged and active their communities, the federal government is putting some money toward community projects centred on seniors.

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  There will be jobs this summer, Timmins chamber assures students

  Despite lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is assuring students there are jobs waiting for them. 1

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  Unions at Laurentian University ratify new collective agreements; agree to wage cuts

  There are two new collective agreements in place at Laurentian University, following a devastating week of staffing and program cuts on campus. 23

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  Health unit reports second COVID-related death in Sudbury in two days

  Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a COVID-19 related death in Greater Sudbury on Wednesday, the second in two days.

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  Federal NDP granted emergency debate on Laurentian University crisis

  The federal New Democrats have been granted an emergency debate on Laurentian University, where large staffing and program cuts have stunned the community. 23

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  Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks people not to fly in or out of province

  Nearly a week after declaring a state of emergency and imposing a stay-at-home order, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging people to avoid travelling into the province amid the third wave.

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  Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference

  A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday. 1

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  Reaction to the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake

  Longtime Lively resident starts petition against the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake to mining giant Vale. 3

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  Deep cuts to staffing, programs at Laurentian university have many wondering what future holds

  Emotions are running high these days on Laurentian University campus as faculty, staff and students try to determine their next steps. It comes after Monday's announcement that dozens of people, including 110 faculty positions, are being terminated. 23

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  North Bay police receive multiple reports of women being followed

  The North Bay Police Service is sounding the alarm after they received multiple reports of unknown men following women during the evening and early morning hours.

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  Ontario not offering off-peak hydro rates during stay-at-home order

  CTV News Toronto has learned the provincial government will not be offering off-peak hydro rates during the province’s second, month-long stay-at-home order – as it did in January.

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  Teens arrested after group allegedly attacked with pepper spray, batons in Bradford

  Five boys face assault and weapons charges after police say they attacked a group of teenagers at a basketball court with batons and pepper spray in Bradford.

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  Teens arrested after group allegedly attacked with pepper spray, batons in Bradford

  Five boys face assault and weapons charges after police say they attacked a group of teenagers at a basketball court with batons and pepper spray in Bradford.

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  Pattie Lovett-Reid: After Bernie Madoff's death, a reminder on how to protect yourself from financial scammers

  We have all heard stories of people unwittingly losing their money to fraud. When it comes to investing, there are ways to protect yourself, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca. 1

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  Ontario reports more than 4,100 new COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions near 650

  COVID-19 case numbers in Ontario have climbed back above the 4,000 mark as the number of patients in intensive care continues to climb. 10

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  In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot

  Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine altogether, following news of its possible link to very rare blood clot cases, health authorities said. 26

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  Bernie Madoff, massive Ponzi scheme mastermind, dies in prison at 82

  Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and earned him a 150-year prison term, died behind bars early Wednesday. He was 82. 1

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  Ontario should allow every resident to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine, group says

  Four public health experts and a Toronto city councillor are calling on the province to implement a system that would allow everyone to pre-register to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to address confusion over how and when to book a shot. 12

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  Sault police arrest armed robbery suspect

  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says the man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery last month has been arrested.

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  Ontario Mine Rescue Program gets $8M boost

  Mining safety program headquartered in Sudbury gets $8 million from the province to help protect workers in an emergency. 1

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  Doctors' message for anyone worried by blood clot news: 'They're good vaccines'

  In the wake of the first reported blood clot in Canada linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many doctors are emphasizing that undergoing the risk of an exceedingly rare adverse response to a vaccine is far more safe than risking contracting COVID-19. 26

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  Driver dies after crashing into house

  Ottawa police say a driver has died after crashing into a house in the Elmvale Acres neighbourhood. 2

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  'Prime suspect' arrested in 1996 disappearance of California student

  The longtime suspect in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder, and his father was booked in jail as an accessory to the crime. 1

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  Former Minnesota officer charged in shooting of Daunte Wright

  A white former suburban Minneapolis police officer was charged Wednesday with second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in a shooting that ignited days of unrest and clashes between protesters and police. 12

• Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip 14
• Does deferring payments during the pandemic affect your credit score? 1
• Prince Philip's funeral to bring William, Harry back together 14
• White House: first lady Jill Biden 'tolerated' medical procedure 'well'
• Retail and grocery magnate W. Galen Weston dead at 80 after 'long illness' 2
• Only bilingual midwifery training program in Canada victim of Laurentian University cuts 23
• Air Canada set to return to North Bay
• Sault Ste. Marie pledges to go plastic-free 1
• Greater Sudbury sells Meatbird Lake Park to Vale for $4M
• Shock and disappointment as more than 100 Laurentian faculty positions terminated 23
• Sudbury man charged with two armed robberies in Val Caron
• Another person has died of COVID in Greater Sudbury; 18 new cases reported Tuesday
• Elliot Lake resident wins $199,109 Lottario prize
• East Algoma OPP deploys spike belt near Massey; suspect caught following foot chase
• Motorist searches for moose they hit with their vehicle, ends up lost in northern Ontario woods overnight 1
• Deer makes daring cross of melting lake ice 1
• Low-risk COVID exposure at Sudbury's Toys R Us location
• Vaccine-induced blood clots under more scrutiny as Canada reports first case 30
• Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault
• Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots 4
• North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre breaks ground for new transitional housing project 8
• Power restored for parts of New Sudbury after brief outage Tuesday morning
• Parole suspended for man in West Nipissing after child pornography charges
• Terms and conditions: How to get your refund from Air Canada 7
• Ontario reports more than 3,600 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate crosses 10 per cent 35
• U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J COVID-19 shot over clot reports 4
• Ontario works to create more critical care beds in hospitals as COVID-19 cases soar
• Ontario's hard-hit ICUs aren't just running out of beds, but also doctors and nurses 46
• Nine Ontario family members contract COVID-19, mother fights for life in ICU 1
• Why some Canadians believe delaying their COVID-19 vaccination is the ethical choice 33
• Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program' 7
• Canadian snowbirds landing in U.S. border towns to avoid quarantine hotels 1
• Mathematics, physics, music among dozens of program cuts at Laurentian university 23
• Some blood pressure medication linked to higher risk of skin cancer, study finds
• North Bay parents speak out for disabled son who’s been ‘skipped over’ in vaccine rollout 1
• PM talking to opposition leaders ahead of budget, as O'Toole balks at basic income 8