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  Sudbury health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at local business

  Public Health Sudbury & Districts is advising the public of a potential high-risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Sudbury business Feb. 27.

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  Sault police say man charged with libel after posting false information online

  A 27-year man has been charged with defamatory libel following an investigation by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

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  Man and woman in Timmins charged with taxi fare fraud

  The Timmins Police Service has charged two people with Criminal Code offences stemming from an incident that occurred at the intersection of Joseph Street and Power Avenue early Monday morning.

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  Queen, Prince Philip didn't make skin colour comment about Meghan's baby: Oprah

  Oprah Winfrey has revealed that while Prince Harry would not say who in the Royal Family made comments about his son's skin colour, he did share who hadn't. 12

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  One person charged with child abduction in Parry Sound

  Ontario Provincial Police in Parry Sound has charged a 41-year-old person with child abduction.

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  Clarity on Laurentian University's future should emerge by April 15, president says in a statement Monday

  Some clarity on the future of Laurentian University should emerge by April 15, the university's president said Monday in his first statement since Feb. 1, when it was announced the school was insolvent.

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  New COVID-19 cases in Ontario spike above 1,600, officials attribute increase to data issue

  COVID-19 infections in Ontario have spiked to levels unseen since early February but the province says Monday’s case count is higher than expected due to a “data catch-up process” related to its case and contact management system.

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  Mobile home in eastern area of Sudbury destroyed by fire Monday

  Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a mobile home fire on Red Deer Lake Road on Monday morning.

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  Police identify victim of fatal collision near Englehart

  Ontario Provincial Police have identified the victim of a fatal collision that took place Saturday morning on Highway 11 north of Englehart.

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  Royal Family absorbs shock of revealing Harry, Meghan interview

  The Royal Family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide. 12

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  Sudbury school switching to online learning following additional COVID-19 case

  A Sudbury school has been closed for the coming week following the confirmation of an additional case of COVID-19.

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  Bombshells from royal interview: The most dramatic disclosures from Prince Harry and Meghan

  Prince Harry and Meghan opened up about their life both in and out of the Royal Family during a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday. 12

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  Canada set to receive more than 910,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week

  Canada is set to receive 910,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week as pharmaceutical companies ramp up deliveries to make good on their contractual obligations by the end of the month. 33

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  Northern environmentalists out with new documentary

  A new locally produced documentary is hoping to shine a spotlight on the importance of a rare ecosystem in northeastern Ontario.

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  New option for farm fresh eggs

  Pine Ridge Acres in Powassan is launching a rent-a-coop program to give people the option of farm fresh eggs in their own backyard.

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  Northern Ontario mayors hold virtual meeting

  The mayors of Sudbury, Sault St. Marie, North Bay, Timmins and Thunder Bay gathered virtually to discuss issues affecting the region.

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  Cochrane company making Virtual Reality for astronauts

  The Cochrane-based tech company is researching how simulating Earth-bound activities can help improve astronauts' mental health while on board the International Space Station (ISS) — and eventually during long-distance space travel. 1

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  Collège Notre-Dame in Sudbury closed following second COVID case

  The French Catholic school board in Sudbury has closed Collège Notre-Dame after a second individual at the school tested positive for COVID-19.

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  Ontario records highest number of new COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks

  Ontario is reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks. 26

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  Vaccine passport for international travel 'very live' discussion among G7 countries: Hajdu

  As countries continue to vaccinate larger segments of their populations, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that discussions about introducing some form of vaccine passport are 'very live' among the G7 countries. 14

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  COVID-19 pandemic prompts recent newcomers to leave Canada for their home countries

  The economic and life disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some recent immigrants to leave Canada and return to their countries of origin, where they have more social and family connections.

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  Rouhani: Iran ready to take steps when U.S. lifts sanctions

  Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday his country was prepared to take steps to live up to measures in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers as soon as the United States lifts economic sanctions on Iran.

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  China tells Biden to reverse 'dangerous practice' on Taiwan

  China's foreign minister warned the Biden administration on Sunday to roll back former U.S. President Donald Trump's 'dangerous practice' of showing support for Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by Beijing as its own territory.

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  Swiss on course to ban face coverings in public

  Swiss voters delivered their verdict Sunday on a proposal to ban face coverings, both the niqabs and burqas worn by a few Muslim women in the country and the ski masks and bandannas used by protesters. A projection after polls closed pointed to a very close result.

• New Iceland: Drawing parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and smallpox 1
• Canadian company using shipping containers to help overwhelmed hospitals 1
• Sault family's skating chickens a hit among neighbours 1
• Sudbury pools and arenas closed amongst new COVID-19 restrictions
• Public Health confirms Variant of Concern in Timmins
• Northern Ontario MPP launches petition to ban Retirement Home PPE Charges 1
• Outbreak declared at École Alliance St-Joseph in Greater Sudbury
• Police investigate use of laser pointer on aircrafts departing Sudbury
• Snow sculptures popping up around North Bay 1
• Northerners decry LifeLabs backlog, politicians step in
• Sault rotary club feeling fundraising pinch 1
• Greater Sudbury moves into COVID red zone Monday, North Bay lockdown ends
• Mobile COVID testing being rolled out in Sudbury schools 1
• Are you lonely or alone? Experts say some Canadians not getting enough time by themselves amid COVID-19
• Northern Ontario Mining Showcase begins Monday
• Hanmer resident wins Sudbury Dream Home 1
• March is fraud prevention month, and experts warn of COVID-19 scams
• Broken elevator a hardship for residents at Sudbury seniors building 1
• North Bay reacts to moving out of COVID lockdown
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School in Greater Sudbury
• Timmins toddler turning heads with her snowmobile skills
• Groups in Sudbury eligible for COVID vaccine can enter lottery to receive their shot
• Sudbury records 30 new COVID infections Friday, the second-highest since pandemic began
• North Bay Police still committed to solving 10-year-old missing person case
• Teen girl among 9 more victims accusing Newmarket doctor of sexual assault
• Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 28
• Northerner charged with drunk driving after crashing snowmobile into ice hut
• Canada authorizes one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson 33
• Why your eyes may likely be feeling pandemic fatigue 1
• Timmins firefighters battle blaze at South Porcupine home 1
• North Bay woman accused in alleged murder plot
• North Bay airsoft business fighting Liberals' Bill C-21 on guns 1
• Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 28
• Here's what can reopen as Toronto and Peel Region enter the grey zone 28
• Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne, dies at 82 12
• Woman almost loses $580 after money order reported lost by Canada Post 1