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  Body of 12-year-old missing boy recovered from Georgian Bay

  Ontario Provincial Police say the body of a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Huronia Park in Penetanguishene on Sunday was found. 1

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  Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home. 4

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  Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours

  The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours. 10

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  Two Greater Sudbury councillors think there is a way around implementing a clear garbage bag mandate

  It’s been almost one year since we first reported that the City of Greater Sudbury is considering ways to encourage recycling and composting – including mandating the use of clear plastic garbage bags. During the most recent operations committee meeting two councillors put forward a motion to say there has to be another way. 9

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  Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

  It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month. 2

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  Bloc beats Trudeau Liberals in Montreal byelection, NDP holds on to Manitoba seat

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been handed his second byelection upset in recent months, as the Bloc Quebecois won LaSalle-Emard-Verdun, Que., a longtime Liberal seat in Montreal. 10

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  GoFundMe cancels fundraiser for Ontario woman charged with spraying neighbour with a water gun

  A Simcoe, Ont., woman charged with assault with a weapon after accidentally spraying her neighbour with a water gun says GoFundMe has now pulled the plug on her online fundraiser. 2

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  'It's a great deal': Ford defends sped-up alcohol sales as fiscal watchdog launches review of $225M deal with The Beer Store

  Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's decision to accelerate the rollout of alcohol sales in Ontario convenience stores by a year, a deal that could see taxpayers shelling out up to $225 million to The Beer Store. 3

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  Sudbury aims to create permanent memorial for opioid crisis victims

  Officials with the city say that staff is working with the founder of the Crosses for Change initiative to find a new permanent memorial site to replace the crosses. 1

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  Greater Sudbury resident dies in 5-vehicle crash involving 3 motorcycles near Port Dover

  A person from Greater Sudbury died and two other individuals were transported to hospital after a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., late Saturday afternoon. 5

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  Will officials move to ban swimming at Manitoulin Island’s iconic Bridal Veil Falls?

  The Township of Billings on Manitoulin Island is contemplating banning swimming in the pool below the iconic Bridal Veil Falls in the Village of Kagawong. 2

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  'Phantom finance minister': Freeland says she's 'not going anywhere' after Conservative critique

  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland declared she is 'not going anywhere' when pushed by the Conservatives on Monday about her future as finance minister. 1

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  North Bay police, safety advocates express frustration after disappointing back-to-school safety results

  Police in North Bay are left feeling fed up and disappointed after officers have charged a couple of drivers and are conducting ongoing investigations into incidents of cars illegally passing stopped school buses during the first week of school. 9

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  Two Ont. hunters fined $3,700 each for illegal moose hunting

  Two southern Ontario men are facing $3,700 in fines each after illegally shooting a moose from a boat last October. 13

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  Sault man charged with threating victim with a hammer

  A 50-year-old man in the Sault has been charged following an assault on Saturday that involved the use of a hammer.

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  American driver charged after northern Ont. traffic stop

  Provincial police in Elliot Lake arrested a Michigan driver on Saturday afternoon for operating a vehicle while prohibited.

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  Teen arrested after stabbing in Far North First Nation community

  Police have arrested a teen in the Kashechewan First Nation following a stabbing incident in the Far North Ontario community on the weekend.

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  Singh challenged on carbon tax stance as MPs return to Ottawa

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh still won't say whether his party would scrap the federal carbon pricing program if elected, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is increasing his calls for the NDP to vote non-confidence in the Liberals and trigger a 'carbon tax election.' 2

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  Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 marks national Legion Week welcoming 4 new members, encouraging more

  Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Greater Sudbury welcomed four new members Monday as part of its Legion Week activities. 1

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  Black River - Matheson CAO calling for a provincial review of town finances

  Following mounting criticism from several town residents, Black River-Matheson’s CAO Chris Wray is calling for a provincial review of the township’s finances. 13

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  Parts of Northwestern Ontario under tornado watch

  Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a tornado watch for parts of northwestern Ontario on Monday, saying the situation is dangerous and potentially life-threatening. 1

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  Former military leader Haydn Edmundson found not guilty of sexual assault

  Former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson has been found not guilty of sexual assault and committing an indecent act, concluding a trial that began in February. 1

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  Iroquois Falls, province reach deal for new long-term care beds for the town

  Iroquois Falls recently announced that it had secured funding for new long-term care beds. 1

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  Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists' scope

  Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists' scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests. 1

• 5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump 10
• Disabled Sudbury man living in his vehicle 6
• Liberals will let Conservatives hold non-confidence vote 'fairly soon', no intention of proroguing Parliament 10
• Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to 3 arrests, seizure of $18K in suspected drugs
• No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners 6
• What are your rights as a neighbour in Canada?
• Donald Trump was the subject of 'an assassination attempt,' FBI reports 10
• Carbon pricing to cause economic 'nuclear winter,' Poilievre tells his MPs
• Manitoulin Island also seeing increase in food bank usage 4
• They came from Jamaica for work, now they're homeless and out thousands of dollars in lost wages 12
• Northern Ontario beekeeper says she lost nearly 2 million bees this season 5
• 'We're at a high degree of spread': What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ontario
• Sault residents voice concerns over possible path for new North Shore transmission line 11
• Provincial police look for help locating off-road vehicle stolen in Hearst
• Police seize sawed-off shotgun, ammo, northern Ont. teen charged 3
• Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups 5
• Loblaw using body-worn cameras at 2 Calgary stores as part of pilot project 1
• 4 charged with manslaughter, forcible confinement in Burnaby 19-year-old's death: IHIT
• Greater Sudbury’s Elgin Street Mission renames its kitchen to honour late city councillor 26
• Andrew Scheer avoids answering if Conservatives will cancel dental care program 1
• Airport Road in Timmins reopens after Saturday morning crash
• Provincial police investigate disturbance in northern Ont. community of Chapleau
• 'I couldn't form the words': 23-year-old Ont. woman highlights need for rural health care after stroke 1
• Sault woman accused of scratching, kicking and hitting employees with purse
• Lotto ticket worth $1 million sold in Ottawa, next draw's jackpot $80 million
• Extendicare Countryside residents, staff sing praises of new digs during visit from Sudbury MPP 1
• Cinéfest Sudbury set to get underway with a film the director hopes sends a message of hope 4
• Timmins chefs to serve up a feast on the farm experience 5
• Moosonee suspect charged with nine criminal weapons offences
• MPs to face new political realities on their return to Ottawa
• Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash
• Tuesday's Lotto Max draw set to hit all-time Canadian record of $80 million after no Friday winner
• Public pooping leads to threats charge at northern Ont. campground 1
• 'Violent offender' wanted for assault, break-in arrested by Sudbury police
• Cochrane services board addresses criticism of info session after Timmins councillor urges leaders to 'better engage with the community' over proposed health hub 2
• Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level 1