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  Three people hurt in Hwy. 17 collision in Sturgeon Falls

  A motor vehicle collision closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls for several hours, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

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  Doug Ford to mark upcoming gas tax cut today

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to mark the upcoming cut to the province’s gas tax in Brampton on Thursday. 16

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  New clean fuel regulations to raise gas prices, affect low-income Canadians most

  New federal regulations to force down the greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and diesel will cost Canadians up to 13 cents more per litre at the pump by 2030. 16

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  Sudbury area Stanley Cup winner passes away at 82

  Copper Cliff’s Jim Pappin, who scored the cup- winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, died yesterday at the age of 82,

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  Air Canada to reduce flights this summer amid 'customer service shortfalls'

  Air Canada is planning to reduce its flights in July and August, according to a statement from the company's president, as the airline continues to deal with 'customer service shortfalls.' 7

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  Ontario man loses almost 500,000 travel points worth $5,000

  An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared. 1

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  Woman, 20, fatally shot while pushing 3-month-old baby in stroller in New York

  A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot Wednesday night while she pushed her 3-month-old infant daughter in a stroller on New York's Upper East Side, police say. 1

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  Porcupine Health Unit recognizes 'Pride Month' with information booth

  With June being 'Pride Month', the Porcupine Health Unit in Timmins took the opportunity to connect with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to let them know that since pandemic restrictions have now lifted, many of its services are being offered again to the public. 1

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  Espanola teen creates climate change awareness app

  Punya Pandey of Espanola says an article on climate change inspired him to create an app to raise awareness about the issue. 1

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  Sudbury’s music scene offers something for everyone with three festivals set for this summer

  The Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Sudbury’s Summer Concert Series and Up Here Festival are promising an action-packed summer in the city. 1

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  Trial begins in 2018 murder case in Elliot Lake

  The trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Elliot Lake man got underway this week in a Sault Ste. Marie courtroom. 1

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  FedNor invests $1.7M to revitalize local infrastructure in Greater Sudbury
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  PUC’s new state-of-the-art substation is now operational

  Construction on PUC Services Inc.'s new state-of-the-art Substation 16 has officially been completed and the substation is now in operation in Sault Ste. Marie.

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  Suspect charged in connection with two break and enters, Sault police say

  A 37-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges related to two break and enters from March following a police investigation.

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  Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade

  Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade. 2

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  Suspect charged with assault with a weapon, Sault police say

  A 31-year-old suspect has been charged with assault with a weapon following an incident shortly after 10:00am on June 28 in Sault Ste. Marie.

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  Ontario gas prices set to drop, but it may be short-lived

  Ontario drivers should get a break at the pumps this weekend as the provincial government slashes its portion of the gas tax. 26

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  R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

  Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse. 6

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  OPP crack down on commercial vehicle violations in North Bay

  A recent crackdown by the Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay led to 145 offence notices in the area of Highway 11 in Timmins, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst.

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  Sudbury’s Junction East budget now projected at more than $98M

  City council in Sudbury gave the Junction East project its approval at Tuesday night’s meeting. The community hub will include the city’s main library, art gallery and multi-cultural-folk arts association under one roof at a cost of $98.5 million. 1

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  OLG reveals where winning Lotto Max ticket for $70M jackpot was bought in Ontario

  Someone in Ontario is waking up $70-million richer after Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot was won by a single ticket holder in the province. 1

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  Case of monkeypox confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

  The Simcoe Muskoka health unit has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the region. 2

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  Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia

  Canada has signed an agreement to upgrade the NATO battlegroup it leads in Latvia to a brigade, a move that signals a commitment to the military alliance even as the federal Liberals resist calls to boost defence spending to two per cent of GDP. 43

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  Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade

  Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade. 2

• Timmins Pride working to make city more 2SLGBTQ+ friendly 1
• Feds give $2.6M for Sudbury airport infrastructure 1
• Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it 50
• Mother forced to spend night sleeping on Toronto Pearson floor because of Air Canada delays 53
• More than half of flights at some Canadian airports getting cancelled, delayed: data 49
• Barrie, Ont., man sentenced for scamming hundreds of victims out of tens of millions of dollars 3
• 2 suspects killed, 6 police officers injured in shooting at bank in Saanich, B.C. 9
• Canada to lead upgraded NATO combat force in Latvia 43
• Funding from Ottawa supports seniors in North Bay 1
• Innovation centre for startup companies opens downtown Sudbury 1
• Southern Ont. suspect charged with stunt driving in Sudbury
• Person renting airport hangar in Timmins charged with using air cannon to cause a disturbance
• Ontario MPP Graydon Smith faces hearing on private endangered species charges
• Sault resident wins $356K lotto prize
• Six people injured after shooting and robbery in Scarborough 3
• Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for helping Epstein 3
• Laurentian University to receive $200K from a posthumous donation
• Some people in Timmins say it’s getting harder to save money 1
• Kelly Lake road fire in Sudbury 1
• 51 migrants die after trailer abandoned in San Antonio heat 2
• Ottawa convoy organizer Tamara Lich arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions 5
• WestJet passengers question baggage issue that left them stranded at Halifax airport 1
• Cost of library/art gallery project in Sudbury rises to $98.5M
• Child dies after being left in hot car while mother taught at Ontario high school, mayor says 4
• Canada pledges more aid and loans to Ukraine as G7 targets Russian oil 43
• New Omicron subvariant expected to become dominant COVID-19 strain in Ontario 2
• Sudbury's infant food bank needs special formula 1
• Northern agencies highlight national HIV testing day 1
• Sudbury welcomes accessible community garden 1
• Police now looking for a Hamilton man after fatal Manitoulin shooting
• Fatal collision on Hwy. 17 at McKerrow
• 35-year old Manitoulin man dies in drowning mishap
• Bank employee stabbed 'multiple times' during downtown Toronto hold-up 2
• Sault senior charged with sex assault of a minor
• New life for the Mindemoya old school 1
• 'There won't be occupiers': City of Ottawa, police prepared for Canada Day protests 11