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Toronto family needs your help surprising woman for her 106th birthday

Mary Peel is turning 106-years-old on March 3 and her family is asking for your help in marking the special occasion.

Feeling burned out by the pandemic? Resilience expert offers tips

While some students have struggled to navigate new ways of learning, some employees have found their office hours bleeding into their personal time as they adjust to working from home.
Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins

A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.

Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts

Ahead of expected cuts and potential layoffs at Sudbury's Laurentian University, one small program is advocating for its survival.
Address anti-Indigenous racism in health care before expanding MAID: FN advocate

Tyler White of Siksika First Nation Health Services in Alberta says the federal government should not expand access to the medical assistance in dying (MAID) procedure to those suffering solely from severe mental illness.

'Never lose hope': Chance at permanent residency in Canada opens up for unprecedented number of people

An unprecedented number of people have recently been invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada through a program aimed at attracting skilled workers, following a year that saw immigration numbers plummet during the pandemic.
Two Belleville police officers charged with assault following September arrest: SIU

Ontario's Special Investigation Unit says two Belleville police officers have been charged with assault in connection to an arrest in September.

Puppy born with six legs is a 'miracle,' vet hospital says

Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom, but the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique from the rest of her litter: She was born with six legs.
Judge bans enforcement of Biden's 100-day deportation pause

A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned U.S. President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations.

'They wouldn't do anything': Indigenous woman who lost baby alleges negligence, racism in B.C. hospitals

An Indigenous woman in northern British Columbia is speaking out after she was allegedly mistreated at two hospitals while in labour, which she says lead to the death of her baby daughter.
Don Martin: The Canada-U.S. 'partnership roadmap' ignores many potholes ahead
Seal found scooting through P.E.I. neighbourhood gets ride in police cruiser
Disney Plus makes a play for adult viewers with launch of Star
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Novice investors, this blog is for you
Police say N.Y. man killed by exploding gender reveal device
Consumed by conspiracy: How so many fall down the rabbit hole
Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear, from below
The new slang teens use to insult boys who are 'too nice' to girls
'You're not alone': A Sask. woman shares her sobriety story as alcohol intake rises during the pandemic
'I can still make a few shots,' Glenn Howard reflects on love of curling before heading to Brier
Calgary woman claims mental health issue the reason for declined medical insurance
Piece of Kitchener technology lands on Mars on Perseverance rover
Pattie Lovett-Reid: You can live at home for retirement, but you have to plan today
Ice cold checkmate: Manotick family builds life-sized chessboard in backyard
Take a look inside one of Montreal's quarantine hotels for international travellers
This Mohawk woman has been fighting the feds to get her status for 20 years
Prince Harry and Meghan to break silence in Oprah interview
What if the novel coronavirus can never be eradicated?
Ontario woman who drives Mercedes will need to pay $7,000 to fix headlights
Weight loss drug a 'game changer' in cutting obesity: study

Northern Ontario Articles

Winter travel advisory in Sault Ste. Marie area with strong winds along Hwy. 17 corridor

Environment Canada has upgraded the snow squall watch in the Sault Ste. Marie area to a winter weather travel advisory Monday morning.
Long-term care minister was 'ahead' of Ontario's top doctor on COVID-19, commission hears

Ontario's long-term care minister was aware of the dangers the novel coronavirus posed to the sector long before it was declared a global pandemic, a newly released transcript from the province's commission on the matter reveals.
Feds hoping for AstraZeneca shots this week as Pfizer-BioNTech prepare next delivery

The federal government hopes to start receiving doses of AstraZeneca's recently approved COVID-19 vaccine this week as the flood of shots that flowed into Canada from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna last week partially subsides.
COVID-19 zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

Demand for electricity in Ontario last year fell to levels rarely seen in decades amid shifts in usage patterns caused by pandemic measures, new data show.
Story of 7-year-old girl selling lemonade to pay for brain surgery sparks outrage, empathy

The story of a 7-year-old girl from Alabama selling lemonade to help to pay for her own brain surgery has caused an uproar on the internet, with many calling it an indictment of the U.S. healthcare system. 1
Golden Globes for 'Schitt's Creek' and star Catherine O'Hara

'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series. 1
Toronto woman says she was sexually harassed by real estate agent while looking for an apartment

A Toronto woman is sharing her story after she says she was sexually harassed by a real estate agent while looking for a rental apartment in the city.
'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers

Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays. 2
'Nomadland,' 'Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Golden Globes

With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to 'Nomadland,' 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek.' 1
Three Sudbury schools dismissed following more COVID-19 cases

The largest school board in northeastern Ontario has announced a handful of new COVID-19 infections that are impacting multiple schools and classrooms.
Double digit COVID case counts in Sudbury for two days in a row

Sudbury's health unit has reported back-to-back days of double digit COVID-19 daily case counts.
École Alliance St-Joseph in Greater Sudbury closed due to COVID case

Conseil Scolaire Catholique du Nouvelon has closed École Alliance St-Joseph in the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford until March 15 following a positive COVID-19 test returned from someone at the school.
Downtown Timmins looks to evolve with new strategic plan

There are around two-hundred and fifty businesses located in downtown Timmins with over two thousand employees.
Closure of Sudbury school extended after additional COVID case

A Sudbury school under a COVID-19 outbreak will remain closed longer than originally planned.
Two Thessalon residents receive award from office of Governor General

A pair of men in Thessalon are being recognized for providing a safe place for LGBTQ2S+ youth to explore their identities while helping to change social attitudes. 1
Sudbury yet to record case of influenza, public health says

Last year 44 influenza cases were recorded in the area, but so far this year Sudbury has zero.
Timmins Immigration Program highlights successes matching foreign workers with employers

Building the economy is one of the main goals of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program.
Nominations open for Sault Ste. Marie 'Walk of Fame'

The City of Sault Ste. Marie wants to hear from its citizens about who should be recognized with a spot on the city’s Walk of Fame. 1
COVID-19 outbreak at Sudbury's Jean Hanson school following multiple cases

Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has declared an outbreak at Jean Hanson Public School on Saturday following three more individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.
BREAKING
Outbreak declared at Parry Sound McDonald’s, preliminary tests detect variant

Public Health officials declared an outbreak at the McDonald’s restaurant in Parry Sound on Saturday after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.
$70 million Lotto Max Jackpot ticket sold in Sudbury region

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said a single-winning ticket sold in the Sudbury region has won the Feb. 26 jackpot of $70 million.
Game designer from Sudbury creates video game to help fight COVID-19

Christine Harte from Hanmer is one of four members of Devil’s Cider Games. The company created the game Cat Colony Crisis which launched at the beginning of February. 1
UPDATED
Crowd funding page setup for victim of fatal industrial crash near Sudbury

CTV News has learned the identity of the man killed in an industrial accident in the Sudbury area on Feb. 24.
Timmins pool to reopen for first time since start of pandemic

For people looking to dip their toes in some warm water in Timmins, the Archie Dillon Sportsplex swimming pool is reopening Monday after being closed since the beginning of the pandemic last March. 1
North Bay entrepreneurs donate new sweaters to those in need 1
Survey shows new car buyers are leaning toward electric vehicles 1
A dozen COVID cases at North Bay apartment outbreak confirmed to be highly contagious variant
Health unit warns of high-risk exposure to COVID on buses from Toronto to Sudbury, Sudbury to Timmins
Charges pending after tanker full of milk rolled over in northeastern Ontario
More military flight training coming to Sudbury area
Three outbreaks and another COVID-19 death in Sudbury
Sudbury police arrest Sault officer for public mischief after allegedly filing false report
Greater Sudbury construction company fined $210K for 2018 death of worker
As COVID variants spread, Porcupine Health Unit invokes powers to enforce quarantine restrictions
Ontario universities seek government support in face of $500M shortfall due to COVID, group says
'It sure is special’: EA Sports adds former North Bay hockey player to NHL 21 video game 1
Man, 21, charged with scattering debris along Hwy. 17
Porcupine Health Unit declares a COVID outbreak at Innes Transport in Moosonee
Health Canada approves two AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines 16
Postcard campaign aims to lessen social isolation 1
Algoma Steel marks major milestone towards long-term sustainability
Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts 9
Parry Sound OPP charge four people after drug investigation
Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins
Temiskaming OPP arrest two people from Quebec on drug, other charges
How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in northeastern Ontario? 24
OPP investigating after dog dies of possible antifreeze poisoning
Ontario COVID-19 quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault
Sudbury’s first vaccination site ready to open
North Bay/Parry Sound health unit concerned as COVID variant cases spike 2
Crowd funding page setup for victim of fatal industrial crash near Sudbury
Timmins police say human trafficking case started as online romance 1
COVID outbreak at Extendicare Kapuskasing declared over
Ontario announces tuition-free personal support worker training program 16
Second COVID vaccine doses rolling out in northeast 1
Two Sudbury schools sent home after five variant cases confirmed
Timmins police charge Toronto area man with human trafficking
Parry Sound's mayor calls for an end to the lockdown 1

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