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  Collision closes section of Hwy. 11

  The Ontario Provincial Police said Tuesday afternoon that Highway 11 between Smooth Rock Falls and Cochrane is closed due to a motor vehicle collision.

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  United Way in Sudbury hands out shoes to those experiencing homelessness

  The United Way Centraide North East Ontario has created an initiative called Soles United that's designed to help the homeless and groups that help the homeless.

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  Elder Abuse Awareness Day heightened by COVID-19 pandemic according to experts

  It’s a day dedicated to elder abuse awareness, which experts say is a situation that has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  New mobile crisis rapid response team promises to help Sudbury's first responders

  There's a new partnership in the works in Sudbury creating a new mobile crisis rapid response team in hopes of better addressing the issue of mental health.

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  Striking Steelworkers say Vale's attempt to weaken health benefits for younger workers a key issue

  Late Monday evening the United Steelworkers Local 6500 in Sudbury voted on the second contract offer put forward by the company, rejecting it by a higher margin than the first.

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  Eight-bed residence for youths who have been through trauma to open soon in North Bay

  The Arbour House is set to open this fall. The eight-bed residence will provide services for youth aged 12-18 who have been through trauma.

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  Investigation underway after OPP discover body of North Bay man

  The Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay is investigating after the body of a 45-year-old man was found in Merrick Township.

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  Sault Ste. Marie couple marks 75th wedding anniversary

  Walter and Lil Parniak were married at St. Veronica's Church in Sault Ste. Marie 75 years ago and are celebrating their diamond jubilee surrounded by their loving family.

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  Timmins collision blocks main artery

  A collision near the Timmins Square mall has eastbound traffic blocked along Riverside Drive, the city's main artery.

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  Barrie, Ont. restaurant owner charged with sexual assault after several victim allegations

  A 47-year-old Barrie restaurant owner was in police custody following allegations of sexual assault, and since his arrest, police say more victims came forward.

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  Sudbury hospital's MRI fundraiser a success with $2.25M final donation

  A final donation of $2.25 million from Mississauga-based FDC Foundation has brought Health Sciences North Foundation's $7 million fundraising campaign to a successful end. 1

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  Canada, U.S. set to discuss lifting of border restrictions: sources

  U.S. and Canadian officials are set to meet Tuesday to discuss how to eventually lift pandemic-related border restrictions between the two countries, but no immediate action is expected, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Monday. 15

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  Boat had lights on when it was hit by vessel operated by Linda O'Leary, witness says

  A boat carrying a group of stargazers on a central Ontario lake had its lights on when it was struck by another boat captained by Linda O'Leary nearly two years ago, court heard Tuesday from a witness who was also charged in the crash. 2

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  Terror charges against London, Ont. attack suspect could be Canadian legal milestone

  Legal experts say the laying of terror-related charges against the man accused of killing four people in London, Ont. could mark a new precedent in how Canada prosecutes those accused of terrorist activity. 16

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  Rooftop concerts planned in North Bay

  As COVID-19 restrictions begin lifting, a popular North Bay entertainment venue is planning a series of summer concerts from the rooftop.

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  Ontario pledges $10M to identify and commemorate burial sites at former residential schools

  The Ontario government has unveiled a $10 million action plan to identify and commemorate unmarked burial sites at former residential schools across the province. 1

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  Sudbury Steelworkers Local 6500 rejects Vale's second offer

  The union bargaining committee for workers at Vale's mining operations in Sudbury is rejecting a new offer tabled June 12. 5

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  Manitoba child thriving following infant cochlear implant surgery

  She has been called a pioneer after undergoing cochlear implant surgery at a very early age and has since paved the way for many younger Manitobans to get their ears. 1

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  Ontario's wealthiest zones get head start on second doses, data shows

  A major push is under way to get vaccines to those more at risk as the Delta variant spreads through parts of Ontario, but new data shows that some of the people who are most in need appear to be falling behind. 1

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  Tahini recalled in Ontario and Quebec for possible salmonella risk

  A possible Salmonella contamination has prompted Phoenicia Group Inc. to recall Al-Rabih brand Tahini from the marketplace in Ontario and Quebec.

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  Vaccines effective at preventing hospitalization from Delta variant, studies suggest

  The novel coronavirus Delta variant, which has now been detected in 74 countries, is causing concern as it spreads, stalling re-opening campaigns abroad and raising questions in Canada, although new studies suggest that the current vaccines do provide some protection against infection and are effective at preventing hospitalization. 26

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  Hair salons push to reopen after being left out of Step 1

  While many businesses were bustling during the first weekend of Step 1 of the province’s reopening plan, those who remain closed are speaking out. 2

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  What appears to be the same chair sells for different price points on same website

  It's easier than ever to compare prices online, but did you know the price you see could be different based on your browsing history and other factors? 1

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  Ontario school board's new 4 p.m. bell time sparks outrage

  A petition started to oppose the Durham District School Board's new 4 p.m. bell time for the 2021-2022 academic year has garnered more than 2,000 signatures. 1

• Massive tariffs on furniture imports prompt challenge from Canadian retailers 1
• Dogs cross border to find new Canadian family
• Slain billionaire Barry Sherman divided estate equally among four children 3
• Trudeau wraps international trip with Pfizer tour 16
• Judge dismisses lawsuit from Sudbury teen injured on mall escalator
• Sudbury bylaw officers order resident to get rid of six-foot python
• Second highway fatality near Manitoulin in two days, 18-year-old killed 1
• Sudbury Theatre Centre accepting registrations for summer theatre camps 1
• Third person charged with manslaughter in drug overdose death in Cochrane
• Emergency room expansion underway on Manitoulin Island 1
• North Bay musician receives nomination at Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 1
• Canadian Blood Services celebrates National Blood Week with an emphasis on plasma donors 3
• 'Mind-blowing' $128 million up for grabs in rare Lotto Max draw 1
• Drunken tirade in Elliot Lake ends in charges
• Fire ban ends Tuesday in Greater Sudbury
• Greater Sudbury looking at two downtown sites for temporary safe injection site
• Ontario announces it will reopen provincial borders on June 16
• Beginning today, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics available in Sudbury, surrounding areas
• Sudbury police arrest 39-year-old man on child pornography charges
• Sault police investigating woman's death after body found 4
• Frustration in Ontario over lack of spots for 2nd COVID-19 shots as Delta takes hold 16
• You can now book a road test in Ontario
• Many supplements for vision loss do not achieve their label claim, researcher says 1
• Six-year-old girl dies after drowning in residential pool during party in Oshawa, Ont. 1
• Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90 per cent effective 8
• Ontario ticket holder wins Saturday's $9.4 million Lotto 649 draw
• Timmins police share highlights from new strategic plan 1
• COVID-19 outbreak at North Bay Jail
• Federal government sends aid to Kashechewan to battle spread of COVID-19
• Sault artist raising money for residential school survivors 9
• Powassan and area farmstand tour grows in size 1
• Efforts to restore Sudbury's Junction Creek continue 1
• Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in fatal hit-and-run
• RCMP officer, 26, killed during Sask. traffic stop 6
• Indigenous child-welfare battle heads to court despite calls for Ottawa to drop cases 21
• Liberals approached me to cross the floor, issues with Green leader 'irreconcilable': Atwin 9