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  Driver receives 24 traffic tickets in less than 24 hours

  A southern Ontario driver operating a commercial motor vehicle based in Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with 24 Highway Traffic Act offences in a 24-hour period before the vehicle was removed from service in northern Ontario.

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  Greater Sudbury apartment fire leaves one in hospital, 30 displaced

  An apartment fire in Greater Sudbury Saturday evening has left one man in critical condition and displaced 30 residents. 1

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  Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

  Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning. 20

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  One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

  A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture. 1

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  Mississauga-based dermatologist awarded Sault Ste. Marie's Medal of Merit for 2022

  Since the 80's one Mississauga-based dermatologist has been visiting the Sault to care for locals and share his wealth of knowledge with area medical professionals. 1

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  Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine

  A Russian teenager must wear an ankle bracelet while she is under house arrest after she was charged over social media posts that authorities say discredit the Russian army and justify terrorism.

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  'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

  While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus. 1

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  W5 EXCLUSIVE

  Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

  W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. 5

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  'Armed and dangerous' suspect may still be in North Bay, police say

  Police in North Bay and Rama continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating an 'armed and dangerous' suspect, who may still be in the North Bay.

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  23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

  OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as people gathered marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'. 2

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  Soon-to-be Ontario NDP leader Marit Styles visits Timmins

  Soon-to-be Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles visited Timmins Saturday to speak with media and supporters about her plans to support northern communities at Queens Park. 2

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  Protests planned this weekend in North Bay to mark the anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Northern supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ mark the anniversary of last winter's demonstrations across Canada by holding a gathering of their own this weekend in North Bay. 1

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  Extreme cold alerts issued for northern Ontario

  Environment Canada is issuing an extreme cold alert Saturday for much of northern Ontario as temperatures are expected to drop below -40°C with the wind chill overnight in the region. 2

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  Saving Laurentian University's green space

  More than 50 people came out on Saturday for a walk, organized by the Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury through the Laurentian University 'green space.' The 200 hectare piece of land has been a concern for many, given the questions around the university's financial stability and debts. 3

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  Custom clothing company from the Sault gets a new ultramodern piece of equipment with help from the province

  A Sault Ste. Marie based custom printing and embroidery business was able to buy a half-million dollar piece of equipment thanks to an investment from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

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  Canadian police chiefs speak out on death of Black man beaten by U.S. officers

  Canadian police chiefs condemned on Friday the death of a Black man who was savagely beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States, saying the officers involved must be held accountable. 16

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  Feds pledge not to ‘micromanage’ provinces in health-care negotiations

  Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos insists the federal government is going to 'work flexibly' with the provinces on the terms of a possible health-care funding deal and avoid 'micromanaging' how they deliver health care to Canadians. 30

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  Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed

  The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines.

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  As Canada's RCMP marks 150th anniversary, a look at what it says needs to change

  After years of reports and allegations detailing a 'toxic' workplace, Canada's RCMP says it is trying to evolve, focusing on diversity in its organization and repairing relationships with communities as it marks its 150th anniversary. 5

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  Hearing testimonies from e-cigarette users may deter students from vaping: study

  According to a new study, showing university students the health risks of vaping through experts and personal testimonies can help deter them from using e-cigarettes. 1

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  OPINION

  Selling a home? How to know if you qualify for a capital gains exemption

  When selling a home, Canadians may be exempted from paying capital gains tax on a residential property -- if it's their principal residence. On CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what's determined as a principal residence, and what properties are eligible for the exemption.

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  Doctors say surgical training, delayed by the pandemic, continues to be affected

  Training of surgeons in Canada has taken a heavy knock from the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some doctors say their clinical education has been delayed again in recent months as many hospitals across the country cancelled elective procedures to keep up with emergency care.

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  State-of-the-art healthcare complex officially coming to Moosonee

  A project decades in the making is taking a major step forward in providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the James and Hudson Bay area. 1

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  North Bay, Ont., woman was discriminated against when she was fired, tribunal rules

  The manager of a Tim Hortons in North Bay was wrong to fire a long-term employee because of her physical limitations, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled.

• CRA head says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to review all ineligible pandemic payments
• Timmins police say stunt driving suspect threatened them with bear spray
• Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature 1
• Sudbury woman killed when snowmobile goes through ice 5
• North Bay city councillor wants city to switch to a ward system 1
• Ukrainian newcomers experience Sudbury hockey game for the first time 1
• Pressure of sports can lead to mental health challenges 1
• Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom 1
• How to fix a howitzer: U.S. offers help line to Ukraine troops 35
• Sault launches parking survey to determine usage, parking habits and needs 1
• Ontario launches programs to support Indigenous economic development 1
• Six charged, $20K in drugs seized in Iroquois Falls bust 3
• Helping northern youth resolve and manage conflict 1
• Water main break reduces section of Great Northern Road to one land
• Exclusive club in Toronto fined $35K for telling man with autism he required supervision at all times 1
• Show goes on for North Bay theatre despite not having a home 3
• No reason for alarm in Canada after cough syrup deaths in other countries: health agency
• Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run on Highway 17 1
• Russian warship armed with advanced missiles sails into western Atlantic in strategic 'chess game' 36
• Mandatory minimum penalty for firing gun at house unconstitutional: Supreme Court
• Ontario's indoor mask recommendation absent from Sylvia Jones’ legislature talking points, documents show 20
• No more expensing home internet bills to taxpayers, Tory and Liberal MPs told 5
• Progress being made in Eagle's Nest mine in Ring of Fire 2
• North Bay family’s Dominican trip in limbo due to passport delay 1
• Clients may have received used needles, Sudbury, Ont., harm reduction group says 1
• Busy Sault intersection could be getting a makeover 1
• Levack residents voice snow removal concerns 1
• Sault Ste. Marie company fined $60K after worker fell 28 feet inside a furnace
• SPC Nickel signs deal with Vale to consolidate, develop Sudbury-area nickel-copper deposits
• Northern leaders push for action on health care, housing at ROMA conference 1
• Former North Bay Battalion coach/GM takes over in Erie
• Timmins Fire Department sends bunker gear to Ukraine 1
• Moosonee celebrating ground breaking on new health care centre 4
• Canada sending 4 battle tanks to Ukraine, maybe more later: Anand 35
• Manitoulin man charged with murder in fatal shooting last year 4
• Push is on to raise $19M for new Wiikwemkoong long-term care home 4