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Elon Musk's satellites are muddling UFO sighting statistics, researchers say

A slight increase in UFO sightings in 2020 compared to pre-pandemic years may not be because of the pandemic itself, but because of Elon Musk’s new internet satellites, researchers found.

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.
King Charles III marks first Mother's Day since Queen's death

King Charles III has remembered the late Queen on the first Mother's Day in the U.K. since her death.

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Trudeau Liberals face uphill battle with ballot support, preferred PM number falling

As they gear up to unveil their 2023 budget in a few weeks, the federal Liberals are in an uphill battle against the Conservatives in both ballot support and preferred prime minister numbers, according to latest numbers by Nanos Research.
Nestle Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination

A voluntary recall has been issued for one sku of Nestle Good Start Soothe Infant Formula due to a potential bacteria contamination. Distributor Perrigo Company says the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.

'Nothing that anyone has reported' shows election results impacted by Chinese interference: U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada says the question of whether or not foreign election interference is happening is less important than whether it's been successful, and he hasn't seen any proof that alleged interference attempts by China in Canada's elections have managed to affect the results.
Eco-friendly glass exists but it’s complex to make, researchers say

A new study shows researchers have developed another way to create biodegradable glass, but there are still barriers to mass manufacturing it.

Snow plow operators in Mississauga quit following aggressive behaviour, violence from residents

It’s been a busy March for snow plow operators in the Greater Toronto Area, but according to the City of Mississauga, it’s also been a violent one for some workers in the area.
Meta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in U.S.

Facebook and Instagram users in the United States will soon be able to pay to get a coveted blue check on their account.

Vinyl sales overtake CDs for the first time since 1987

For the first time since 1987, vinyl sales have overtaken in CDs as interest in the format continues to grow.
'Immediately stop using' these heated blankets due to fire hazard, Health Canada warns
Where did Earth's water come from? Scientists say it wasn't melted meteorites
Youngest skier to ever join Canada's freestyle team is from Oro-Medonte
Great white sharks slowly making recovery in Canadian oceans: researcher
Honda recalling 50,000 vehicles in Canada to fix seat belt problem
White House calls on Pence to apologize for 'homophobic joke' about Buttigieg
Jesuits of Canada members with ties to Quebec 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse of minors
This 100-year-old is still taking classes at McGill University
As Twitter failures go from bad to worse, users wonder how long it can stay online
SunnyD controversy: There is now a vodka-based version of the product previously marketed to kids
'We all have a role to play': Governor General Mary Simon speaks out against online hate and what can be done to fight it
Federal Court approves 'historic' $2.8B residential day schools settlement
'No showing of property at seller's request': Land value behind $10.5M listing for Vancouver teardown
JPMorgan sues former exec over ties to Epstein sex abuse
'We went flying': B.C. couple questions why RCMP officer not facing charges in alleged road rage incident
Tim Hortons customers subject to 'technical error' incorrectly saying they'd won $10K
Prince Harry and Meghan's daughter christened, will use royal title
Elon Musk apologizes after mocking laid-off Twitter employee
Questionnaire reveals why some people are afraid of clowns
Former teacher charged with sexual assault, luring: Winnipeg police

Northern Ontario Articles

BREAKING
Serious single-vehicle crash closes MR80 in Val Caron

A 46-year-old has been taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on MR80 near Donaldson Crescent in Val Caron.
Heavy police presence on Manitoulin Island Sunday afternoon

Heavy police presence at Corbiere Road on the M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island Sunday afternoon.
Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured'

An Ontario woman has launched a lawsuit seeking $500,000 from Tim Hortons after she suffered major burns from an alleged ‘superheated’ tea. The company has denied all allegations and said she was ‘the author of her own misfortune.' 1
Northern Ont. youth pulled over on closed highway in an allegedly stolen car

A Timmins youth has been arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, police say.
Ontario 'scumbags' guilty of withholding passports to face steeper fines, ministry says

Ontario employers who withhold foreign workers’ passports or work permits could face steeper penalties under new labour laws, with maximum fines setting them back up to $200,000. 2
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How did a healthy teen die at a minor hockey camp?

The parents of young Ontario hockey player Ben Teague have been searching for answers since he died while at a team retreat in 2019. The mystery about what happened and the code of silence in hockey culture is explored in CTV W5's 'What Happened to Ben,' on CTVNews.ca and W5's official YouTube channel. 4
Northern Ont. woman celebrating 105 years of life as Canadians are living longer

As more Canadians are living longer, Thessalon native Joyce Poupore turned 105-years-old in February. 1
Donald Trump's call for protests gets muted reaction by supporters

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap. 9
Conservatives forcing MPs to vote on striking new foreign interference study

In an effort to keep the foreign interference story at the forefront, and to do an apparent endrun around the Liberal filibuster blocking one study from going ahead, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is forcing MPs to debate and then vote on a motion instructing an opposition-dominated House committee to strike its own review. 30
Poilievre calling for national standardized test to license doctors, nurses trained outside of Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a national standardized testing process to be created in order to speed up the licensing process for doctors and nurses who are either immigrants or were trained abroad. 1
Sudbury advocacy group wants to limit salt used on roads in order to protect the local watershed

As winter winds down and the snow melt begins, the Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance is calling on the city to do more to protect our waterways from road salt. 2
Timmins Multicultural Festival named one of the province's top 100 events

The Timmins Multicultural Festival was recently recognized as one of the top 100 events in Ontario. 1
13 people solicited by grandparent scam in Midland area

Provincial Police warn Midland area residents of an ongoing grandparent scam after scammers contacted 13 people this week.
Three police incidents, two impaired charges, one northern Ont. woman

A Timmins woman is at the centre of three incidents that took place within 48 hours of each other earlier this month, including a police chase and two occurrences of impaired driving, police said. 3
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Parents of young player who died struggle to find answers within hockey's code of silence

The parents of young Ontario hockey player Ben Teague have been searching for answers since he died while at a team retreat in 2019. The mystery about what happened and the code of silence in hockey culture is explored in 'What Happened to Ben' on CTV W5. 4
Suspended southern Ont. driver charged with stealing gas in Sturgeon Falls

The OPP have charged a 29-year-old man from southern Ontario in connection with a gas theft that occurred on March 14 in Sturgeon Falls.
Timmins-area farm hosts first farmer's market right on the farm

A Timmins-area farm invited other area farmers and vendors to sell their products at its first on-the-farm market Saturday. 1
Cleanup underway after train derailment in southern Ontario

No injuries were reported and cleanup efforts are underway after a train derailed in Niagara region on Saturday morning.
Northern Ont. woman wins fight to have OHIP pay for surgery to remove excess skin

A review board has ruled that Ontario’s health system should pay for surgery to remove a ring of excess fat and skin a northern Ontario woman was left with following weight loss surgery. 8
More than $6k in drugs, cash seized following Hwy. 69 traffic stop

Three people are facing numerous drug and other charges following an OPP traffic stop on Thursday.
'Who, if not us, should stop them?': The stories of Ukrainian women on the front lines

A Ukrainian charity tells CTVNews.ca how women on the front lines of the war in Ukraine do not have proper equipment and are struggling with the realities of being in a conflict zone. Here are their stories. 46
Free music, comedy shows in Sudbury pay tribute to frontline workers

A weekend of free music and comedy in Greater Sudbury pays tribute to frontline workers. 2
Northern Ont. man fined more than $4k for selling baitfish without a licence, improper record keeping

A northern Ont. man has been fined more than $4,000 for noncompliance with regulations regarding the harvesting and sale of baitfish.
Northern Ont. man realizes he won millions after forgetting about a lottery ticket

A 51-year-old engineer from Terrace Bay says it was like a rollercoaster ride after splitting a $5 million jackpot in a Lotto 6/49 draw in December.
Families of slain EPS officers to receive $100K from provincial heroes' fund 13
Victim of fatal snowmobile crash on Lake Nipissing 'always up for a good time' 5
Use of protein, creatine supplements could be linked to body issues, new study shows 1
Alleged foreign interference entangles Liberals and Conservatives in one riding 14
Most Canadians support death penalty for murderers, poll shows
Sudbury's Go-Give Project launching new pilot program in Timmins 1
Timmins shovels away amid expected 50 cm snowfall 7
Many North Bay families went sliding for a good cause in Trout Creek on Saturday 1
Battalion goalie uses relationship made with billet family as motivation during games 22
Main Street in North Bay to see 20 new apartments added 2
Ontario to see higher numbers of economic immigrants under federal agreement 8
Google says it will volunteer its top execs to testify at parliamentary committee 5
Lance Reddick, 'The Wire' and 'John Wick' star, dies at 60 1
Search for missing 14-year-old in Orillia ends: OPP
Knee injury knocks Canada's Janine Beckie out of this summer's World Cup 1
Data breaches cost Canadian businesses nearly $6M on average: Mastercard data
Wikwemikong Tourism wins international award 2
Northern Ont. First Nation celebrates mining agreement, water treatment plant 8
Sudbury advocacy groups call for improved sidewalk maintenance 4
Ont. woman charged with kidnapping in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction investigation 33
Altercation by Sault arena results in stabbing, parking lot crash 1
One sent to hospital following a disturbance on Elgin Street in Greater Sudbury
Which Canadian cities are most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse?
International court issues arrest warrant for Putin 15
Woman shocked when she sees a lion while walking her dog in Ontario 4
2 Edmonton police officers killed; 16-year-old suspect dead and mother hospitalized 12
Preston Pablo of Timmins wins first Juno, performed 3
Thousands of dollars' worth of stolen property recovered in massive porch pirate bust 1
Patients who rely on virtual care now facing fees in Ontario: health-care platform founder 1
Winter storm warning with up to 50 cm of snow, travel advisories issued 9
Post-secondary curling championships are underway in Sudbury 2
OPP arrest two in Cochrane on drug charges Tuesday 2
North Bay police reject link between tax hike, officers on leave with PTSD 1
Plastics ban leads to increased costs at food banks 1
Police departments across the north offer condolences for fallen officers in Edmonton 13
'Think You'll Win' campaign returns to North Bay 9

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