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Eight people mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine at Toronto clinic despite not being on priority list

Eight people not on the priority list were mistakenly given a COVID-19 vaccine at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this week after an online registration link to book appointments was "erroneously shared."

Ontario discovers 76 violations during safety blitz of big-box stores, expands list of workplaces to be targeted

The Ontario government is expanding its workplace inspection campaign after a weekend blitz of big-box stores found that 76 businesses were violating safety measures.
Tow truck drivers shot at in two separate incidents on Highway 401 in Toronto

Police are investigating a possible link between two separate shootings involving tow trucks on Highway 401 in Toronto overnight.

Proud Boys organizer arrested in Florida over riot at U.S. Capitol

Two Florida men, including a self-described organizer for the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, were arrested Wednesday on charges of taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol earlier this month, authorities said.
Man erroneously released from Alta. remand centre wanted across Canada

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the man who was released from the Edmonton Remand Centre on a "clerical error" earlier in January.

Don Martin: Into a world of Biden euphoria comes Canadian talk of sanctions against the U.S.

It must be one for the political record books: A demand for trade sanctions against the U.S. within seven hours of the new president being sworn in, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'

One name missing in U.S. President Donald Trump's flurry of pardons is 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic.

Ontario man’s ‘Paint with Jeff’ goes viral on TikTok, helps special needs community

An Ajax, Ont. man has become an artistic internet sensation, thanks to his TikTok and Instagram accounts called ‘Paint with Jeff.’
'It's not smart': Police condemn stunt involving backflip off Vancouver bridge

Vancouver police are condemning a risky stunt involving a downtown bridge that was recorded and posted online.

Photo of sexually suggestive cupcakes leads to baker's arrest in Egypt

A woman was reportedly arrested in Egypt on allegations of 'violating family values' by baking cupcakes with sexually suggestive icing.
Woman held in police custody gives Vancouver Island jail 4.5-star review in thank-you card
Simcoe, Ont. mother fined $880 for dropping kids off with grandparents for babysitting
Ontario hardware store skirts lockdown orders allowing in-store shopping
Second Hard Rock Hotel in Canada announced for London Ontario
OPP reveals how it is enforcing Ontario's stay-at-home order
Elderly Indigenous man released from Quebec hospital wearing only a gown, family says
Here's what to expect after the House impeachment vote
Ontario orders halt to residential evictions during state of emergency
OPP rescue snowmobiler who wrote 'SOS' in coffee grounds in the snow
Don Martin: Hillier's can't-fail vaccine mission finally armed for battle
These 10 Republicans backed Trump's bipartisan impeachment
Experts warn that extremists who stormed Capitol aren't retreating
Public health says much of Sudbury COVID spike related to holiday get-togethers
Northern Ontario ice hut owner fined $880 for violating lockdown
Human rights panel orders Winnipeg landlord to pay tenant for racist, sexist remarks
Ontario ordered to pay Sudbury family $2M for 2006 mining-related death
Why some tourists believe travel restrictions don't apply to them
Old church converted into unique five-bedroom home north of Toronto hits the market for $800,000
'No excessive barking' signs at dog park draws mixed reviews
Mandarin duck escapes Newmarket, Ont. farm, becomes hit in town

Northern Ontario Articles

Northeastern Ontario hospital adds CT scanner, with help from former resident

A small hospital in northeastern Ontario has recently introduced a new CT scanner to its arsenal, after years of fundraising and with a generous donation from a former resident.
Timmins mayor George Pirie delivers ‘State of the City’ to chamber of commerce members

On Thursday, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘Mayor’s State of the City’ address, held online this year because of COVID.
Shooting in Espanola leaves one person with serious injuries; three people arrested

One person is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Albert Street in Espanola on Thursday around 10 a.m.
Federal government injects $500,000 into Sault’s downtown revitalization plan

The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s downtown revitalization project is getting a boost, thanks to the Government of Canada.
First Nation near Hearst declares COVID-19 state of emergency

Constance Lake First Nation Chief Rick Allen and council have declared a second state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the community.
Former Sudbury, Timmins broadcaster Warren Woods dies from COVID-19

Warren 'Woodsy' Woods, who worked at CKSO radio in Sudbury and was a TV sports reporter in Timmins in the 1970s, has died.
Porcupine Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19; seven new cases in Sudbury

The Porcupine Health Unit is reporting one new death connected to COVID-19.
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says 'I am sorry' after 'tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall'

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a "damaging" workplace harassment investigation. 15
Sudbury man loses fight to keep three guns federal government now classifies as 'prohibited'

A Sudbury man who owns three guns recently reclassified as prohibited in Canada has lost a court fight seeking to reverse the newly imposed ban.
Ontario minister says COVID-19 pandemic messaging to stay home is 'falling on deaf ears'

An Ontario cabinet minister is acknowledging that the government's pandemic pleas are "falling on deaf ears" due to COVID-19 fatigue and cautioned that the length of the lockdown will depend on adherence to the public health protocols.
Timmins man refused to stop for police, had weapon in vehicle

Timmins police say a man is facing several charges after he allegedly failed to stop for an officer while driving on Wednesday afternoon.
Sudbury mayor backs call for northern bubble, wants premier to protect the region

Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger says he is looking for answers from Premier Doug Ford on how they can protect the city's residents and the people of northern Ontario. 3
'We need the vaccine now': COVID-19 variant found in Barrie, Ont., long-term care home may be in community

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit believes it's possible that a COVID-19 variant found in several swab tests at a Barrie, Ont., long-term care home, where 25 residents have died, may be in the community. 17
Ontario reports more than 2,600 new COVID-19 cases, cites technical issue in Toronto

Ontario reported more than 2,600 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, but health officials say that number includes infections from previous days due to a technical issue. 15
Outbreak declared over at Kirkland Lake Extendicare

The COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland Lake has officially ended, the Timiskaming Health Unit announced this week.
Snowfall warning continues along the eastern shores of Lake Superior, snow squalls in Georgian Bay area

Lake effect snow continues to create hazardous winter travel conditions in the Georgian Bay and Sault Ste. Marie areas.
Doctor says Canada underfunding long-term care amid call to end for-profit homes

With long-term care COVID-19 cases and deaths accounting for a dramatic proportion of Canada’s pandemic numbers, some are calling for an end to for-profit long-term care, but at least one doctor says the entire system is underfunded. 15
Quebec vaccine plan may be rethought after troubling Israeli data, says provincial adviser

Quebec could change its vaccine strategy based on discouraging new data out of Israel about the efficacy of the first dose, on its own, of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, says a top adviser in the province. 3
Parry Sound, Gravenhurst hardware stores open to in-person shopping

Two Home Hardware stores in Parry Sound and Gravenhurst allow in-person shopping, which has caught residents' attention amid the provincial lockdown. 1
Schools in 7 southern Ontario regions will reopen Monday, rest will remain closed

The Ontario government has announced that students in seven public health units will be returning to the classroom on Monday, but online learning will remain in place for the rest of southern Ontario schools until further notice. 2
Biden signs 15 executive orders on inauguration day, more to come

U.S. President Joe Biden signed 15 executive actions shortly after being sworn on Wednesday, undoing policies put in place by his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, and making his first moves on the pandemic and climate change. 19
Consent at heart of Ontario's vaccination plan for remote First Nations communities

Ontario's plan to vaccinate the populations of its most remote First Nations communities against COVID-19 faces many challenges, but Indigenous leaders say that earning the trust of the people must be a priority.
Florida cracks down on 'vaccine tourism' by asking for proof of residency

Snowbirds hoping to skip the line in Canada by flying to Florida for COVID-19 vaccines now face a tougher set of rules aimed at snuffing vaccine tourism. 1
'Just move on': Republicans grapple with post-Trump future

For the first time in more than a decade, Republicans are waking up to a Washington where Democrats control the White House and Congress, adjusting to an era of diminished power, deep uncertainty and internal feuding. 3
Two females killed while visiting short-term rental accommodation in Fort Erie, police say
Oval Office gets fresh redesign for Biden 19
Ottawa homeowner shocked to find major excavation inches from her home 1
Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists 19
President Biden's first foreign leader call will be to PM Trudeau 6
Sudbury woman has scary encounter with man impersonating a police officer
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit responds to intense criticism over closure of outdoor amenities 4
Former East Ferris councillor dies
Sault businesses calling for regional reopening 3
Ontario doctors promote vaccine confidence to counter misinformation 5
One new COVID case at Laurentian University residence; Sudbury adds new eight cases Wednesday
Controversial MP Derek Sloan ejected from Conservative caucus 6
This company is hiring people to taste candy at home 1
Online purchases of gun silencers have Timmins police concerned 1
Northeastern Ontario town receives $425K broadband upgrade 1
SIU charges Orillia OPP officer with assaulting a woman in custody
Temiskaming Shores man accused of two violent home invasions in Cobalt arrested
Northeastern Ontario surpasses 1,000 positive COVID-19 cases
Pfizer pitches Canada for tax breaks in upcoming budget 28
Snowfall warnings for Marathon to Sault Ste. Marie area 1
From Alberta's oilsands to tariffs, how Biden's presidency could change Canada 16
COVID-19 outbreak at Sudbury's St. David school declared after two more cases
Frontline workers in parts of Ontario aren't getting paid while self-isolating following COVID-19 exposure 1
Staff at Quebec long-term care home move in to keep COVID-19 out 1
These are Canada's fastest growing communities as cities see record exodus 2
Canada isn't ready to deal with influx of those disabled from COVID-19: advocates 2
Accused Hearst drug dealer charged with manslaughter in teen's overdose death
Sudbury police charge suspect in vicious sex assault that left victim with 'life-altering injuries'
Suspect in Temiskaming drives vehicle towards estranged partner, now faces charges
Seven new COVID cases reported in Sudbury on Tuesday
Manitoulin man's 'mug' to be featured on pop bottle campaign 1
Sledders say they're unfairly being punished after North Bay health unit closes all snowmobile trails 2
OPP divers pull bodies of father and son from Sturgeon Bay 1
Police impound truck of driver caught going 52 km/h over the speed limit
Former Sudbury track coach sentenced for assaulting former sprinter
COVID outbreak at Sudbury retirement home claims fourth victim

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