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  Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

  A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close. 40

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  Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

  A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban. 12

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  Poor air quality forces cancellation of surgeries at Temiskaming Hospital

  The Temiskaming Hospital says poor air quality caused by forest fires has led to the cancellation of all surgeries and obstetrical procedures scheduled for Friday.

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  Drinking water advisory issued for parts of Greater Sudbury

  A drop in water pressure because of a broken watermain prompted Public Health Sudbury & Districts to issue a drinking water advisory Thursday afternoon.

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  Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

  A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church. 2

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  Pedestrian seriously hurt following collision with vehicle in Sudbury

  One person is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision Thursday morning in Sudbury.

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  Here's what you need to do before you leave your house in a forest fire-prompted evacuation

  Thousands of Canadians have had to leave their homes in several provinces over the last few weeks due to forest fires. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your property, both prior to an evacuation and during. 28

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  Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

  An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality. 24

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  More details released on Laurentian U’s plan to sell land worth $53.5M to the province

  On Thursday, Laurentian University gave an update on a plan to sell $53.5 million of its real estate to the province, money that is being used to pay off creditors.

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  Collision closes Hwy. 17 in Iron Bridge

  Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that a collision has closed all lanes on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge

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  Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

  There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

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  Two winning tickets sold for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

  Two lucky lottery ticket holders in British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.

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  Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam

  Romance scams have always been around, but they got worse during the pandemic, and fraudsters continue to use social media and dating sites to find victims. 2

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  Sault building owner fined $95K for fire code violations

  The owner of a multi-residential building in Sault Ste. Marie was fined $95,000 on June 7 and put on probation for a year for fire code offences.

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  ‘Incompetent’ northern Ont. doctor loses his license to practise medicine

  A northern Ontario doctor has been stripped of his medical licence for conduct described as “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”

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  Northern Ont. communities evacuating due to spreading wildfires

  Communities affected by wildfires in the region are evacuating for safety reasons. The province says there is significant danger as several out-of-control wildfires affect air quality and physical safety. 13

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  Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

  Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario. 1

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  Number of Ontario forest fires doubled compared to same time last year

  Ontario has already experienced double the number of forest fires this year compared to the same six months in 2022. 4

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  Elliot Lake suspect charged with starting bonfire – at someone else’s home

  Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake have charged one person with violating the fire ban following an incident June 6 on Bennett Drive.

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  Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

  A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows. 38

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  Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins

  The 30th annual Canadian Mining Expo is underway in Timmins. 1

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  Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario

  Tent caterpillar infestations are a problem in northern Ontario every few summers and it looks like they could be returning this year. 6

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  After decades in business, Sault butcher wants to pass on his legacy

  For most of his 71 years, Lou Bruni has run butcher shops in Sault Ste. Marie. 1

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  As financial crisis ends, Laurentian resumes giving out bursaries, scholarships

  A Sudbury father says he is thankful a bursary set up in his daughter's memory has been reinstated at Laurentian University. 1

• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities 24
• 3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police 2
• Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa 7
• Bank of Canada ends pause on hikes, raises policy rate by 25 basis points 26
• Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total 2
• Emergency orders expanded in northeast Ont. due to forest fires, evacuation west of Sudbury 37
• Sleep, don't scroll: Tips to avoid sleep procrastination 1
• Art Gallery of Sudbury looks for support after thieves do $15K in damage 1
• Canadians want revenge on Bernardo, but that's not how prison works: ex-official 12
• Widow whose husband was killed by speeding Ontario police officer told misconduct was 'not serious' 3
• Barrie, Ont. man arrested in human trafficking investigation involving student 4
• Pope Francis emerges from 3-hour abdominal surgery without complications
• Sudbury students learn about Indigenous culture
• North Bay OPP charge dozens in crackdown on red-light violations
• Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada 11
• Evacuation notice extended for residents as forest fire burns near Calabogie, Ont. 41
• Prince Harry testifies the tabloids destroyed his childhood, but fails to recall specific stories 7
• Phone scammers target seniors in North Bay, demand ‘bail’ money for loved ones
• Double fatal crash on highway north of Timmins
• Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfall this summer, report finds 2
• Sudbury police swear in second female deputy chief 4
• Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space 28
• Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why 1
• No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia 5
• Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban 12
• 48 active forest fires in northern Ontario, 31 in the northeast Sunday 12
• Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security 12
• Canadore College has plan to house more students in North Bay 4
• Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands 7
• Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified 2
• Sault police find wanted man with $25K in narcotics 5
• Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked
• Indigneous art decorates Manitoulin Island basketball court 1
• UPS strike looms in a world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time
• 'More relaxed lifestyle': This small northern town invites you to relocate 9
• Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA