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Former priest, 93, acquitted of assaulting girl at Manitoba residential school decades ago

A judge has acquitted a now-retired priest of forcing himself on a residential school student more than 50 years ago, saying she believes an assault happened but could not determine beyond a reasonable doubt who did it.

'What motivates someone to do this?' Meat left in Mississauga, Ont. parks in apparent attempts to feed wild animals

Large amounts of meat are being left in public parks across Mississauga in an apparent attempt to feed wild animals and officials say that they are growing increasingly concerned about the practice.
Final report into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting to be released today

The public inquiry that investigated the April 2020 mass murder of 22 people in Nova Scotia is releasing its final report today.

Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests

Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop food allergies, according to a new study.
Ryan Reynolds to build 'massive' production studio in Ontario, government says

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is set to build a new production studio in Markham, Ont., the government said.

Who was uphill? Gwyneth Paltrow trial spotlights skier code

Skiers have likely noticed signs at mountain resorts across the country saying, 'Know the code.' They refer to universal rules of conduct that apply to people who partake in inherently risky snow sports that involve navigating down crowded slopes, often at high speeds.
Meat from extinct mammoth grown in lab, used to create meatball

An Australian company lifted the glass cloche on a meatball made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct pachyderm, saying it was meant to fire up public debate about the hi-tech treat.

'It was my responsibility': Manitoba girl saves siblings from destructive house fire

A 12-year-old Manitoba girl is being hailed a hero after saving her two younger brothers from a house fire.
How many COVID-19 vaccine doses should you have by now?

Here is a summary of the current COVID-19 vaccination guidelines from NACI, for both children and adults who are at increased risk of serious illness and those who are not.

Indigenous concert in Vancouver cancelled over questions about performer's identity claims

The Vancouver Park Board and Britannia Community Services Centre cancelled an event Sunday that had been advertised as part of an Indigenous concert series in Grandview Park.
Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
Essential oils and a secret code name: Things you didn't know about the coronation
Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos
Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code online
Taking breaks at work? New study shows they boost your productivity
Daniel Radcliffe and longtime girlfriend Erin Darke expecting first child
Declining suicide rates in Europe may be linked to increased preventative initiatives: report
Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
Scientists say they've solved the mystery of cigar-shaped comet 'Oumuamua
Daunting recovery underway in tornado-devastated Mississippi
Grammy-nominated composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber dies from stomach cancer
Canada’s Ivvavik National Park among most remote and beautiful places in the world: Big 7 Travel
From hidden gems to family favourites, here's a guide to some of Canada's national parks
Verbatim: U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Canada's Parliament
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in U.S.
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car
Nestle Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination
'Immediately stop using' these heated blankets due to fire hazard, Health Canada warns
Honda recalling 50,000 vehicles in Canada to fix seat belt problem
Jesuits of Canada members with ties to Quebec 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse of minors

Northern Ontario Articles

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This is how much debt is normal for your age

Have you ever stopped to wonder how much debt is typical for your age? 4
Former church in Sudbury being transformed into a concert hall

There are exciting plans for Knox Presbyterian Church in downtown Sudbury. Built in 1927, the former church was sold after its congregation dwindled and will be transformed into a concert hall.
Timmins man accused of murdering missing brother, dumping body in woods

A 59-year-old Timmins man is charged with first-degree murder in his brother's death and accused of dumping his body in a wooded area, police say. 2
Northern Ont. police say impaired driver rolled vehicle into ditch

A single-vehicle rollover on Sagamok Road led to two arrests, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release this week.
Northern Ont. family ‘ecstatic’ as 25-year-old murder mystery finally solved

Robert Steven Wright was convicted Wednesday of murdering Renee Sweeney, a little more than 25 years after her brutal killing shocked the community. 34
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Poilievre surpasses Trudeau when it comes to preferred prime minister: Nanos

The federal Liberals are trending downward on three key measures while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has surpassed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when it comes to the question of who Canadians would prefer now as their prime minister, according to Nanos Research. 1
As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes get their benefits. This week's federal budget says the Canada Revenue Agency will also present a plan in 2024 to expand the service, following consultations with stakeholders and community organizations. 9
Man accused of harassing Sudbury mayor speaks out after charge dropped

A 34-year-old man who used to live in Sudbury is sharing his side of the story after a criminal harassment charge involving former Mayor Brian Bigger in 2021 was dropper earlier this year. 1
Time running out to get ice huts off Lake Nipissing

Winter activities in North Bay including ice fishing and snowmobiling have come to an end for the season. 1
'Nova Scotians' sense of safety was rocked': RCMP failures dominate inquiry's final report into 2020 mass shooting

A long list of failures by Nova Scotia RCMP leadership and policing systems dominate the final report into Nova Scotia's April 2020 mass shooting. 18
Robert Steven Wright found guilty in Renee Sweeney murder

CTV News has learned the jury in the Robert Steven Wright has found him guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Renee Sweeney in Sudbury on Jan. 27, 1998. 34
Driver caught travelling 200km/hr on major Ontario highway

A 20-year-old has been charged with careless driving after travelling double the speed limit on a major Ontario highway.
Victim of Vancouver stabbing had asked man not to vape near toddler, says grieving mom

The family of a 37-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Vancouver last weekend says he was attacked after asking someone not to vape near his young daughter. 3
Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the 'Doctrine of Discovery,' the theories backed by 15th-century 'papal bulls' that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today.
Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation. 6
What is the grocery rebate in federal budget 2023? Key questions, answered

To help offset rising living expenses, the Government of Canada has introduced a one-time grocery rebate for low- and modest-income Canadians. Here is what we know about the rebate. 2
Tensions flare outside Ottawa school board meeting amid gender and washrooms discussion

Tensions flared Tuesday night outside an Ottawa school board meeting as trustees heard delegations about gender and washrooms in schools. 4
Recalled in Canada: Change tables over entrapment hazard, hoodies due to risk of choking

Health Canada has issued two recalls, one for change tables over an entrapment hazard and another for bamboo nursing hoodies due to a risk of choking.
B.C. man pleads guilty to northern Ont. shooting, Crown drops attempted murder charge

A man who admitted to shooting up a home in Greater Sudbury in 2020 over a drug theft pled guilty Wednesday to reduced charges. 4
‘It only took a couple of minutes’: Students swab cheeks to become potential stem cell donors

Several organizations have partnered with Canadian Blood Services to find potential stem cell donors at both Nipissing University and Canadore College. 3
First Nations leaders demand meeting with premier over mining, removed from chamber

Two First Nation leaders have been removed from Ontario's legislative chamber for shouting at Premier Doug Ford to meet with them over mining concerns. 1
'Leave this with me': Alberta premier heard on call with COVID-19 protester

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases. 8
Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons. 1
Vale Canada fined $175K for 2020 incident at Northern Ont. mine

Vale Canada Ltd. has been fined $175,000 by the Ministry of Labour in connection to a rock burst that left two workers injured, one of them critically.
Complaint about intoxicated man leads police to seize drugs, knife in Moosonee
Here's what you need to know about the Bridge of Nations construction in Sudbury 5
Sault’s latest Habitat homeowners ready to move in 6
Highway 11 reopened from Hwy. 101 to Smooth Rock Falls 5
One dead, one injured in MR55 crash between pickup, tanker 3
Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler 1
Edmonton man comes home to find snake native to U.S. in apartment 2
Sault Ste. Marie exploring housing shortage solutions 6
Sault Airport Development Corporation celebrates 25 years 6
Growing women's social, economic opportunity in the north 1
Defence accuses Crown of compromising Sudbury murder trial as deliberations begin 34
Federal government capping excise tax on alcohol after outcry 7
Family sues Hamilton, Ont. school board after 5-year-old girl loses part of finger in alleged bullying incident 2
Northern Ont. woman seeks homes for feral cats through new cat rescue
Budget 2023 prioritizes pocketbook help and clean economy, deficit projected at $40.1B 6
Seven new physicians make Timmins home 1
First Nation communities in northern Ont. to have a role when planning evacuations 1
Evidence against Sudbury murder suspect ‘overwhelming,’ Crown tells jury 34
Noelville house fire under investigation 1
Sudbury makes Top 10 list for best Canadian cities to survive a zombie apocalypse 8
Here is why the defence says Wright should be found not guilty of 1998 Sudbury murder 34
North Bay organizations have mixed feelings on new federal grocery rebate 16
Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP
Why lettuce prices are likely to rise again in Canada next month 15
OPP arrest suspect in North Shore Township fraud investigation
Sudbury wildlife centre helping lynx with two broken legs 8
Has inflation increased your debt? 4
New survey suggests people should check receipts before leaving grocery stores 3
Northern resources, the highlight of Ontario’s budget 5
How art has made a difference in the life of a northern Ont. man with severe autism 3
'Fastest-growing sport in North America': Cornhole play expanding 1
‘A lucky man’: Sudbury stroke survivor shares his story 3
Mixed feelings, disappointment around the NHL pride night controversies 4
‘It’s like a minefield’: Northern Ont. drivers frustrated with potholes as thousands appear on roads 1
Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment
Did you hear the rumble in Sudbury Saturday? 4

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