Editor's Picks

Editor's Picks

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  Should trick-or-treaters wear medical masks under their Halloween masks?

  Goblins and ghouls keen to trick-or-treat should wear a cloth mask rather than relying on a Halloween mask to protect them from COVID-19, health experts say, adding that doubling up on masks could lead to breathing problems.

  

  Sudbury, Ont. artist creates more than 10,000 zombie portraits over a decade

  Artist Rob Sacchetto has been creating zombie portraits for more than a decade now, and he said that the number of people showing interest across the world has blown him away.

  

  What is the scariest movie of all time? Study monitoring heart rates claims to have found it

  The scariest movie of all time has been crowned, according to a new study that claims to have determined the winner through science.
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  Northern Ontario mayors plead for help from province in tacking rising opioid crisis

  Northern Ontario's large Urban Mayors are asking for short-term funding from the Ford government to address key infrastructure gaps in the north needed to address mental health and addictions problems.

  

  Sudbury police report cases of people snatching cannabis plants from outdoor grows across the city

  It was a bitter harvest for a few legal cannabis growers in Greater Sudbury this fall. Greater Sudbury Police said as of mid-October, they had received six reports of residents having cannabis plants stolen from their properties.

  

  In Timmins, a robbery in progress gets thwarted by an employee showing up for work

  There were some scary moments for an employee at a Timmins business when he showed up for work and discovered a crime in progress.
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  Inquest hears details about the morning Sault man was found unresponsive in his cell

  A coroner's inquest looking into the circumstances around the fatal overdose of an inmate at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre in Sault Ste. Marie continues Wednesday in hopes of preventing similar deaths in the future.

  

  Former Nazi death squad member facing deportation hearing

  A Waterloo man who was a former Nazi death squad member has lost his latest bid to remain in Canada.

  

  Former inmate describes chronic drug problem inside Sault Ste. Marie prison

  During the first day of the coroner's inquest into the 2018 death of an inmate at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre, witnesses discussed drug use inside the facility.
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  State of Israel honours northern Ontario family for role in saving Jewish man during Holocaust

  A northern Ontario woman has received one of the most prestigious honours from the State of Israel and Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, for her family's role in saving a Jewish man during WWII.

  

  In a galaxy very, very close: Canadian YouTuber makes world's first plasma-based, retractable lightsaber

  From fighting Darth Vader to cutting through walls, lightsabers are the weapon of choice in a galaxy far, far away, but thanks to the brain of a Kitchener, Ont. man, they can be used right here on planet earth.

  

  Abandoned as a 5 lb. cub, Dwight the bear released back into the wild in northern Ontario

  An orphaned bear cub found in Timmins last year has been released back into the wild after spending more than a year in a rehabilitation centre.
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  Majestic moose photo earns Alberta student high honours

  A Lethbridge, Alta. youth is one of four Canadians who won an award from a U.K. wildlife photography competition.

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  Temiskaming Shores deaths were murder-suicide: OPP

  Ontario Provincial Police in have confirmed a husband stabbed his wife before killing himself in Temiskaming Shores on Oct. 11.

  

  Northern Ont. family gets woken up by bear cub ransacking their home

  A northern Ontario family got a surprise recently when a bear cub found its way through the front door and into their home in the middle of the night.
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  Buzzing black bears: Cubs express 'sound of contentment' as they devour apples

  A group of black bear cubs at a conservation centre in New Hampshire were treated to a massive pile of apples and expressed their enjoyment for the treat by making an audible buzzing sound.

  

  Canadians being urged to 'leave the leaves' alone

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada is once again asking Canadians to leave the leaves on their front lawn. Not only does it have benefits for your lawn, the group says it also helps to save the environment.

  

  Temiskaming Shores offers food tourism package to attract visitors

  A total of 11 businesses have signed up to be a part of a culinary tourism experience in the Temiskaming Shores area.
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  Positive test but no code to enter into COVID Alert exposure app? We want to hear from you

  Did you test positive for COVID-19 but never received the unique code to enter into the COVID-19 exposure notification app? We want to hear from you.

  

  Lobster catch destroyed, vehicle burned as tension rises over Indigenous fishery in N.S.

  A First Nations chief appealed Wednesday for calm and an increased police presence after an angry non-Indigenous crowd damaged two Nova Scotia lobster facilities that handle catches from Mi'kmaq fishers.

  

  Ontario may tighten guidelines for gyms after major outbreak

  The Ontario government says it is reviewing COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions surrounding gyms and cycling studios across the province after a major outbreak.
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  'It was a real challenge': Burlington, Ont. man details difficult recovery from COVID-19

  A Burlington, Ont. man is sharing his insights and experiences after recovering from a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

  

  Teen whose yearbook message was replaced with racist slur gets flood of birthday love, scholarship

  A young man who was the subject of a racist prank that saw his high school yearbook tribute to his grandmother replaced with a racist slur is receiving a lot of love and a big boost to his higher education goals.

  

  Lord of the Rings enthusiast creates Hobbit house in Winnipeg

  A Winnipegger has transformed his home into a scene out of Lord of the Rings.
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  Twitter flags Trump's false claim about his COVID-19 immunity

  Twitter just added a warning label to a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump that claimed, without evidence, he is immune to coronavirus after his physician cleared him to resume public activities.

  

  Exotic animal collector featured on 'Tiger King' is arrested

  A fugitive from Indiana who was featured on "Tiger King" has been arrested in New York after flaunting photos of exotic animals at his sanctuary to someone who then reported him, officials said.

  

  'Think about the pieces, not the colours': Speedcuber Wyatt Atchison encourages others

  Local speedcuber encourages others to learn how to solve the Rubik's cube
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  Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history

  Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player in NHL history on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Kings selected him with the second pick.

  

  As more retail moves online, one Sudbury mall wants you to move in

  Facing challenges from online retail sales, malls in Canada -- including one in Sudbury -- are working to add residential units to not only fill vacant space, but provide retailers with a built-in customer base.

  

  Billions of dollars of nickel beneath highway near Timmins, Canadian mining company says

  Officials with Canada Nickel say if you've travelled Highway 655 between Timmins and Highway 11, you've probably driven over billions of dollars of nickel.
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  Confused about who you can see at Thanksgiving? The premier might be too

  Public health officials are urging residents not to invite anyone over for Thanksgiving dinner this year but it would seem that even Premier Doug Ford is confused about the rules.

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  A COVID-adjusted version of 'Jack and Diane'

  Allison MacDonald and Mandy Brosseau from Sudbury do a COVID-adjusted version of 'Jack and Diane.'

  Air Date: October 1, 2020

  

  Comic fans celebrate casting of Markham, Ont. local as Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel

  In the wake of the news that a young actress from Markham, Ont., will be breaking down barriers in the world of superhero TV as Ms. Marvel, a Muslim superhero, comic book fans are celebrating.
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  Catch and release of 40 lb. musky in northern Ont.

  Caught on video: Watch an angler catch and release a huge 40 lb. musky in a lake near Sudbury, Ont.

  Air Date: October 1, 2020

  

  Sudbury SNOLAB researchers win a 'science Oscar' for leading-edge research into dark matter

  A team of physicists collaborating on a major experiment at Sudbury's SNOLAB have received the science equivalent of an Oscar.

  

  Court has role in climate change lawsuit, B.C. lawyer representing 15 youth says

  A lawyer representing 15 youths who accuse the federal government for breaching their constitutional rights by failing to properly address climate change says the courts have a definite role to play in determining the lawsuit's outcome.
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  Morning smile: Golden retriever pool party

  Your morning smile for Wednesday, September 30th, 2020.

  Air Date: September 30, 2020

  

  Rom-con artist sentenced to six years for bilking woman of life savings

  A Toronto-area con artist has been handed a six-year sentence for defrauding a woman of her life savings.

  

  Lake Erie roaring with strong winds and high waves

  It's a wild Wednesday on the Lake Erie shoreline with high winds and waves slamming into beaches and at-risk property high above the sandy bluffs.
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  Changed your mind on virtual education for your children? We want to hear from you

  CTVNews.ca wants to hear from parents who are rethinking their pandemic-era education plan for their children.

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  A heck of a Johnny Cash cover

  Music instructor Jeannine Piette and her students and family members in Lavigne cover a Johnny Cash tune

  Air Date: September 29, 2020

  

  Are you fighting with your neighbour during the pandemic? Let us know

  Has the COVID-19 pandemic put a strain on your relationship with your neighbour? CTVNews.ca wants to hear from you.
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  Chapleau's Desmond Edwards sings Kenny Chesney

  Desmond Edwards of Chapleau performs an acoustic version of Kenny Chesney's song 'Build a Better Boat.'

  Air Date: September 28, 2020

  

  Oji-Cree man who is blind releases latest musical creation

  A 20-year-old Oji-Cree blind man, who is from the Garden Hill First Nation, is following his passion by creating music and now he’s releasing his latest creation "Paradise."

  

  Montreal photographer chronicles Black women in health care

  Montreal photographer Karene-Isabelle Jean-Baptiste's portraits of Black women in health care tell the stories of their roles in health-care professions, and their fight to be recognized.
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  A Buck Owens cover from Sudbury

  Sudbury’s Marc Serre and Stephan Bernard cover Buck Owens’ 'Streets of Bakersfield.'

  Air Date: September 24, 2020

  

  Black bear caught on video having a late night snuggle with clothesline in Timmins area

  Some black bears are attracted to bird feeders or the smell of household garbage. But a bear in the Timmins area has a nose for laundry detergent.

  

  New research offers guidance on how often you should feed your cat

  A paper by animal health experts at the University of Guelph says cats do just fine when fed once a day -- and may even become healthier.
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  Experts say second wave will bring empty shelves, but not because of panic buying

  Experts say a second wave of COVID-19 will likely see consumers plagued by shortages -- but this time stemming from 'lifestyle changes' rather than panic buying.

  

  Northern medical school launches initiative to promote diversity, inclusivity

  The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is challenging high schools, communities, Canadian medical schools and the wider medical sector to join its Respect the Difference movement.

  

  Weighted blankets can help those with anxiety, depression get a better night's sleep: study

  According to a new study from Sweden, for those battling insomnia spurred on by mental illness, a weighted chain blanket might be the key to finally getting a good night's sleep.
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  Dispatcher error led police to release man who went on to commit 'merciless and savage' sex assault

  CTV News has obtained records that show hours before Caleb Heaton sexually assaulted a woman in East Vancouver, he called 911 to turn himself in for other crimes – but was let go.

  

  'Black Olives Matter': Ontario bar owner apologizes for sign that sparked outrage

  The owner of a Sault Ste. Marie sports bar has apologized on social media over a promotional sign that provoked outrage late last week.

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  Can you spot the cat hiding in this photo?

  This is tough!

  Air Date: September 23, 2020
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  Documentarian seeks to reclaim Black history on the Alberta plains

  John Ware was more than a solitary Black rancher riding the southern Alberta plains in the late 1800s.

  

  COVID-19 has killed more Americans than the 5 most recent wars combined

  Already, COVID-19 has killed more people in the U.S. than Americans killed in battle during the five most recent wars combined: the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War.

  

  Players excited, executives busy after learning OHL training camps to begin in November

  The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) recently announced its latest target day in the return to play plan.
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  Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? We want to hear from you

  Did one of your loved ones die of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus? As the death toll continues to rise, CTV News wants to help remember the Canadian victims of COVID-19.

  

  Calgary-produced whisky crowned best in the world

  Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye has been declared the world's best whisky according to the latest edition of the Whisky Bible.

  

  10 stunning moments you might have forgotten from Trump's presidency

  As Americans gear up for the Nov. 3 election, CTVNews.ca looks back on some of the most stunning moments from Donald Trump’s presidency, from his glowing endorsement of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un to expressing interesting in buying Greenland.
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  Why do we need sleep? Scientists say they've found the answer

  According to a new study, sleep helps build the brain's infrastructure until the age of about 2-and-a-half. After that, researchers say sleep's purpose shifts to brain maintenance and repair rather than brain-building.

  

  How Legion-designed masks could help you support Canada’s veterans

  The Royal Canadian Legion is selling masks that not only help to slow the spread of COVID-19, but also help to support Canada’s veterans.

  

  'Nomadland' wins People's Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival

  Chloe Zhao's poetic drama "Nomadland" has been voted as the People's Choice Award winner at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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  Meet the retired Hearst, Ont. couple that won $65 million in the lottery

  Canada's newest millionaires are a sweet, retired working-class couple from the town of Hearst in northern Ontario.

  

  How to handle COVID-19 conspiracy theorists in the family

  If a friend or loved one believes a COVID-19 conspiracy theory, it’s best to approach them from a place of curiosity rather than confrontation, suggests social worker Gary Direnfeld.

  

  B.C. man cycling across Canada wearing a facemask

  Jake Musgrave is a 23-year-old from British Columbia who embarked on a 30-day cross-country cycling tour with a twist: he is wearing a facemask during the 6,000 km trek to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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  Sudbury city councillor wants more regulation of 'predatory' payday lenders

  A Sudbury city councillor is putting forth a motion that would look into the current regulations surrounding the payday loan industry. Geoff McCausland says he was upset after seeing what he calls an 'unfortunate' billboard heading into the Donovan.

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  Sudbury's 23rd annual Bell Business Excellence Awards finalists and winners

  The nominations are in and the judges have made their selections for this year's Bell Business Excellence Awards, an annual celebration recognizing businesses and entrepreneurs in the Sudbury region.

  

  This Toronto home just went on the market for $849,000

  A rundown, semi-detached home in Toronto's fired up real estate market is selling for $850,000.
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  Young boy found dead with dog in his lap after trying to escape Oregon wildfire

  As wildfires ravage the U.S. West Coast, one boy and his dog died huddled together in a car, where they sought safety from the flames.

  

  Winning Lotto Max ticket worth $65 million sold in northern Ontario

  Is it you? A single winning Lotto Max ticket sold in northern Ontario is worth $65 million.

  

  Is Ontario moving into the second wave of COVID-19?

  Ontario's rising COVID-19 case count is beginning to worry an infectious disease expert that the province could be seeing the start of the dreaded second wave.
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  Court orders new trial for assistant at Sudbury cannabis clinic convicted of sexual assault

  An appeals court in Greater Sudbury ordered a new trial for a man convicted of sexual assault related to an incident when he worked at a cannabis clinic in the city.

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  Two more Sudbury school bus routes cancelled Tuesday morning, 25 since Monday

  In addition to the 23 school bus routes that were cancelled by Sudbury Student Services Consortium on Monday, two more routes have been cancelled Tuesday morning.

  

  Family of grizzlies spotted near Kananaskis Village

  A family of grizzly bears were ready for their closeups Monday.
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  How Manitoba haunted houses are staying COVID-19 safe

  Haunted houses are gearing up for October, with many having to change their regular setups to ensure the scariest thing this Halloween isn't COVID-19.

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  Girls in Cochrane, ages 7 and 5, rescued after they got lost looking for their dogs

  A scary episode ended happily in Cochrane over the weekend as two young girls who went missing were found, apparently in good health.

  

  Northern Ontario angler recounts daring save of drowning moose

  A northern Ontario angler from Wawa took a big chance to save a moose from drowning in Lake Superior last weekend.
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  Northern Ontario tyke takes international golfing title

  Jack Cantin isn't even out of diapers yet and he's already got a international title he can add to his golfing resume. The French River toddler has taken first place in the 'Little Linksters Best Peewee Swing in the World' contest.

  

  Expert weighs in as anti-mask movement emerges in Sudbury

  'The harm is incredible': Expert says people who were prone to believing in conspiracy theories before the pandemic are far more likely to oppose public measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as the anti-mask movement continues.

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  Autopsy confirms Ontario blueberry picker was killed by black bear

  A 67-year-old man from Red Lake was killed by a black bear July 20 as he picked blueberries, police confirmed Tuesday.
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  Sudbury filmmaker releases tribute video to the Nickel City

  After spending years living south of the border, a Sudbury-based filmmaker is back and is working hard to show off his northern roots.

  

  Northern Ontario photographer captures breathtaking images of night sky

  For the last seven years, Allison Beaulieu has been a mild-mannered office administration worker in northern Ontario by day and a serious astrophotographer at night.

  

  Black bear killed after blueberry picker found dead in northern Ontario

  Ontario Provincial Police said a 67-year-old man was found dead in an area where he went to pick blueberries and a black bear that was seen in the vicinity of the man's body was shot and killed by officers.
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  Amateur northern Ontario nature photographer captures two simultaneous celestial events

  A northern Ontario photography enthusiast captured two simultaneous celestial events, aurora borealis and Comet NEOWISE, in one breathtaking time-lapse video.

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  Two Floridians fined for violating the Quarantine Act in northeastern Ontario

  Failure to self-isolate leads to provincial offences against two seniors from Florida in northeastern Ontario.

  

  Young 'spirit moose' spotted in northern Ontario

  A recent routine drive on a northern Ontario highway became a trip of a lifetime for a woman who encountered a young 'spirit moose.'
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  Forgotten lottery ticket found in jacket lent to a friend turns out to be a winner

  A retired electrician from Sault Ste. Marie is the latest big lottery winner after finding a forgotten ticket in the pocket of a jacket lent to a friend.

  

  How to be anti-racist: Speak out in your own circles

  In light of the ongoing protests after the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, some people say they want to become anti-racist. Here's how to do that, according to experts.

  

  Masks required in Sudbury businesses and on public transit starting July 8

  Public Health Sudbury and Districts has issued an order requiring businesses in Sudbury to require customers to wear masks when they enter the property.
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  Lawyer for Sudbury doctor facing child porn charges challenges validity of search warrants, police actions

  The lawyer representing a Sudbury doctor who is facing child pornography charges challenged the validity of search warrants and the actions of a police officer in obtaining the passwords to his client's computer.

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  Breathtaking time-lapse images of northern Ontario

  Watch Allison Beaulieu's compilation of time-lapse images taken in northeastern Ontario.

  Air Date: July 23, 2020

  

  U.S. man posed as teen girl online, then solicited nude photos from teen boys in North Bay

  A 41-year-old man from New York State has been convicted of child pornography charges in a case that began in North Bay in February 2018.
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  Voices of 100 singers and frontline workers in Sudbury come together for Canada Day video

  Since mid-March when COVID-19 hit Sudbury and the world, choirs in Greater Sudbury fell silent. But it also spurred many of them to find a way to have their voices heard, despite the pandemic.

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  Sudbury group wants to have an open dialogue about race

  A group of Laurentian University students are tackling uncomfortable conversations around race and allyship to create understanding.

  

  Sudbury-based invention could change golf around the world

  Marc Benoit, owner of Sudbury-based manufacturing company, A-10 Fabrication, has designed a golf ball retriever that will help ensure golfers around the world can stay safe while enjoying the game they love.
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  Sudbury taking steps to overcome racism

  People gathered on Sunday in front of the Sudbury courthouse to show their solidarity with protests in the U.S. over George Floyd's death.

  

  'Extremely rare' sighting of a lynx litter caught on camera by Hydro worker

  A Manitoba Hydro worker stumbled across an "extremely rare" sight while traveling the highways in rural Manitoba – a mother lynx and her litter.

  

  New video released on unsolved 1996 disappearance of a northern Ontario teen

  Ontario Provincial Police are hoping a newly released video will bring in new tips in a historical missing persons case from northern Ontario that remains unsolved.