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  Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?

  Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.

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  Sudbury police charge OPP sergeant with criminal harassment

  CTV News has learned an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant with 22 years of service has been charged in Sudbury with criminal harassment.

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  Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns

  Merrilee Fullerton, a longtime cabinet minister in Doug Ford's government, unexpectedly resigned Friday, forcing the premier to name a new minister to the children, community and social services post. 1

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  North Bay police looking for two men, say not to approach

  North Bay police say they are looking for two men last seen in the downtown area and are asking the public for help in finding them.

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  Kapuskasing man charged with possession of online child sexual abuse material

  A 33-year-old Kapuskasing man is facing charges following a child sexual exploitation investigation by Ontario Provincial Police. 4

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  Roof of Chelmsford home collapsed after garage fire spread

  Sudbury fire officials say no one was inside a Chelmsford area home when the roof collapsed after a fire in the detached garage spread. 4

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  Elliot Lake man charged for sending threats on social media

  A 58-year-old Elliot Lake man has been charged after allegedly sending harassing and threatening messages online, police say.

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  'Everything is interwoven': Trudeau and Biden vow continued Canada-U.S. collaboration during historic visit

  U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced updates on a number of cross-border issues, after a day of meetings on Parliament Hill. 36

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  W5 Investigates

  'Canadians should be very concerned about their drinking water': W5 investigates asbestos cement pipes

  W5 investigates aging asbestos pipes across Canada and the potential health hazards if it ends up in your tap water. Watch W5's 'Something in the Water' Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV. 1

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  Supreme court ruling allows for evidence from a northern Ont. unlawful spot check to be admitted in court

  The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the impaired driving conviction of a northern Ontario man, despite agreeing that his rights were breached during his arrest. 4

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  Make sure to check your grocery bill, otherwise you may pay more: survey

  A majority of Canadians have seen a mistake on their grocery receipts in the last year, according to a new survey conducted by Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. 1

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  Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

  Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December. 1

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  'I feel horrible': Ontario man denied theft coverage owes $55,000 for stolen truck

  An Ontario man said he was shocked when his truck was stolen not once but twice, and the second time it was taken he was surprised to discover he was no longer covered for theft. 1

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  Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

  Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.

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  Northern stargazers capture photos of the Aurora Borealis

  Many shutterbugs and amateur photographers across northern Ontario were busy Thursday night as they were treated to a spectacular display of northern lights. 7

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  Asteroid to hurtle past Earth closer than the moon this weekend

  An asteroid discovered just last week will pass closer to the Earth than the orbit of the moon this weekend, an occurrence so rare it happens only once in a decade, according to NASA. 1

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  Utah bans kids from accessing social media during evening hours, without parent consent

  Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.

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  North Bay liquidation store aims to bring treasure hunts to discount shopping

  The co-owners of a new liquidation store in North Bay, Samuel Quesnel and Chloé Boivenue, say they want to bring a treasure hunt shopping experience to the city. 1

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  Ontario Government to expand pharmacists prescribing power this fall

  Starting in the fall, pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications that treat moderate acne, canker sores, diaper dermatitis, yeast infections, pinworms and threadworms along with nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy; in additional to the 13 other ailments they were granted prescribing powers for in January. 3

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  North Bay police charge Huntsville man in assault with brass knuckles

  A 22-year-old from Huntsville is facing assault charges following an attack in North Bay involving brass knuckles, police say.

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  Sudbury murder trial nears conclusion, closing arguments Monday

  The second-degree murder trial of Robert Steven Wright resumed briefly Thursday morning, with the defence formally wrapping up its case. 25

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  Moose Factory holds a celebration more than 350 years in the making

  Moose Factory, an island on the Moose River, is celebrating its 350th anniversary and more, this year. Each season will see activities, celebrations and gatherings. 2

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  Sophie Gregoire Trudeau introduces Jill Biden to curling during Ottawa visit

  The first lady of the United States got a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa Friday as Sophie Gregoire Trudeau took Jill Biden to the curling rink for her first trip to Ottawa. 36

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  Vale shares mining industry plans for Greater Sudbury at chamber luncheon

  The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon in Sudbury on Thursday with mining giant Vale as primary focus. 2

• Police say North Bay suspect had $116K in drugs on him, $43K in cash
• Highlights of the Ontario government's budget 1
• Sudbury police highlight the dangers of stunt driving with lighthearted social media post
• M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island postpones election until May
• Cemetery running out of room, Sudbury OKs $4M expansion 6
• One person killed in Highway 11 crash near Matheson 4
• Opposition parties affirm call for interference inquiry, amid questions over MP Han Dong 11
• Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September
• Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner 1
• Ontario puts $113M in budget to emergency preparedness 4
• Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot
• Moose Factory holds a celebration more than 350 years in the making 2
• As trail options shrink, Sudbury may allow snow machines to cross city streets 8
• Family sues OPP, others, for more than $2M after woman dies in Sudbury, Ont., jail
• Ontario aims to balance budget in 2025 despite largest spending plan in province's history 5
• Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running
• WeightWatchers appears set to close dozens of Canadian locations Sunday
• Liver disease rates soaring in Canada 1
• Sudbury police charge 3 with attempted murder in downtown robbery 9
• Sault Ste. Marie prepares for organic waste collection 1
• How to deal with residential school denialism 7
• Northern Ontario NDP wants safer highways 1
• 'Suspicious' fire at Gravenhurst Wharf causes $750,000 damage
• Sault police seize guns, ammunition, drugs, suspect charged
• Doug Ford sports new look after miscommunication with barber at Walmart 1
• Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed
• Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units 1
• North Bay police board approves 2023 budget, includes a 10% increase 3
• Sudbury police looking for transport truck hit by SUV in MR80 crash 4
• Timmins residents share painful stories on day to eliminate racism 1
• Sault Ste. Marie joins others, will ban TikTok on city devices 1
• Northern Ontario police seize $35K in drugs during traffic stop
• Another southern Ont. snowmobiler dies in crash on a northern trail 7
• Sudbury police say vehicle was travelling 170 km/h in 80 km/h zone
• Timmins police to offer cash incentives to new recruits 1
• Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end 6