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Man executed despite calls from victim's family to spare him

An Alabama inmate convicted of killing his former girlfriend decades ago was executed Thursday night despite pleas from the victim's family to spare his life.

Crisis line gets double the number of calls for help after Pope's apology

People who provide mental health support across the country have been significantly busier helping those with trauma after Pope Francis arrived in Canada and apologized for evil committed by members of the Catholic Church.
First World War: Canadian soldier identified more than 100 years after death

A Canadian soldier killed in battle during the First World War has been identified, more than a century later.

New study looks at 'magic' mushrooms as treatment for depression, without the psychedelic high

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is launching a study that will attempt to separate the antidepressant effects of psilocybin mushrooms from the psychedelic experience to create a new treatment.
Supply shortage for epidurals causing concern across Canada

According to Health Canada, epidural catheters are in short supply in four provinces— meaning that epidurals could become inaccessible to thousands of pregnant people who rely on them for pain management during labour.

Andrea Horwath expected to enter Hamilton mayoral race Tuesday

Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is expected to announce Tuesday that she is running to be the mayor of Hamilton.
People woken up by alert about fatal B.C. shooting called 911 to complain

People who were woken up by emergency alerts sent out at a time when police were dealing with the fatal shooting of several people in Langley, B.C., called 911 to register their complaints.

Indigenous Circle: Significance of the circle and powwow

In the latest edition of Indigenous Circle, Donna Sound of CTV National News travels northwest of Edmonton to the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, where she speaks with Chief Tony Alexis about the significance of the circle and the powwow.
Private browsing may not protect you as much as you think

For years, the most popular internet browsers have included options to search for and visit websites in 'private' modes. But clicking the 'private' browsing option might not protect you as much as you think, some privacy experts say.

Marvel teases new Avengers movies, 'Black Panther' sequel at Comic-Con

Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' — set to 'No Woman No Cry' — to fans at Comic-Con on Saturday in San Diego.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms'
How much money does it take to raise a child in Canada?
An endangered red panda cub was just born at the Toronto Zoo
Why Maskwacis? Alberta First Nation to be visited by Pope a community of proximity and history, locals say
Pierre Poilievre says he would allow jets to fly in and out of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport if elected
These are the signs that you're in a toxic work environment
Researchers say extreme heat is making mental health crises more common
'It was terrifying': Manitoba family waits an hour for help after bear repeatedly breaks into cottage
Prosecutor recalls coldness, cruelty of Parkland gunman
Skittles are toxic, U.S. lawsuit claims
Rage Against the Machine calls for Indigenous 'land back' at Canadian show
Airline lost your bag? Here's how to seek compensation
Air Canada traveller uses AirTag to track lost baggage for 5 days
Toronto boy runs into Adam Sandler and Drake in one 'unbelievable' night
Bill Gates gives US$20 billion to stem 'significant suffering'
Famed Russian arms dealer, 'Merchant of Death,' back in the spotlight
Canadian telescope detects longest radio signal of its kind from deep space: astronomers
Feds should make coerced sterilization a criminal offence: Senate report
Busting five key severance myths
Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness

Northern Ontario Articles

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place. 8
Indigenous youth attend hockey school with local legends in the Sault

Ted, Brandon and Jordan Nolan return to Sault Ste. Marie for a hockey school. The Garden River First Nation Band Members are local heroes for Indigenous youth. 1
'Amanda got justice': Dutch man accused in B.C. teen sextortion case found guilty on all charges

A Dutch man accused of tormenting British Columbia teen Amanda Todd via online threats has been found guilty of all charges he faced in connection with the case, a jury ruled on Saturday. 5
Algoma Steel contract talks break down

Talks between Algoma Steel and United Steelworkers Local 2251 appear to have broken down. 1
Walk of Sorrow returns to the north

The ‘Walk of Sorrow’ is passing through the north once again, to continue raising awareness of the lasting impacts of the residential school system and call for action. 1
What does Alex Jones’ US$49.3M verdict mean for the future of misinformation?

Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre — US$49.3 million in damages, and counting, for claiming the nation’s deadliest school shooting was a hoax — a punishing salvo in a fledgling war on harmful misinformation. 4
Children with headache disorders report worse symptoms, mood during pandemic: study

A new study has found children who suffer from headache disorders have been experiencing more frequent pain and worse anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3
Artifact discovery leads to special dig at Anderson Farm Museum

A team of archaeologists wrapped up their dig at the Anderson Farm Museum on Friday afternoon. They searched the grounds for roughly four days after the discovery of some artifacts near the property's milk barn. 1
Actress Anne Heche has 'long recovery ahead' after car crash

Anne Heche remains hospitalized and in intensive care after a car she was driving crashed into a residence in Los Angeles on Friday and became engulfed in flames. 1
Sixth Annual Camino Walk held in Sudbury Saturday

The Camino de Santiago is a famous religious walk in northern Spain that draws pilgrims from everywhere. However, here in northern Ontario, there is a Camino Walk that is designed just to get people outside and active. 1
Tourists and locals enjoy the unique offerings of Val Rita-Harty

After a successful July of summer programming and events the Municipality of Val Rita-Harty decides to continue for August as well.
Her Northern Voice festival takes place at Bell Park

The first ever Her Northern Voice festival is taking place at Bell Park showcasing female musicians in the north. 1
Hockey Canada's board chair Michael Brind'Amour steps down

Hockey Canada board chair Michael Brind'Amour has stepped down effective immediately, Hockey Canada said Saturday in a statement. 33
Sundridge Sunflower Festival returns

Close to 200 vendors were set up on Main Street in Sundridge for the Sunflower Festival. 1
Sudbury Spartans host NFC quarterfinal game Saturday

The Sudbury Spartans host the Toronto Raiders Aug. 6 in the NFC quarterfinals.
Sextortion boom coincides with pandemic's online shift, as experts raise alarm

The mass shift online brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic coincided with a boom of so-called 'sextortion scams,' new data from Statistics Canada suggests. 6
Where Canada stands among nations paying the highest gas prices

Canadians are spending the highest proportion of their income on gas -- at 4.4 per cent -- compared with other G7 nations, according to global gas price tracking website GlobalPetrolPrices.com. 9
Arrests made related to recent rash of catalytic converter thefts, Sault OPP report

OPP began an investigation into thefts of catalytic converter in the Township of Macdonald Meredith & Aberdeen on Aug. 3.
Sault police say two dead, gunshots fired on Goulais Avenue

Sault Ste. Marie say two people are dead at the scene of a residential fire on Goulais Avenue. 1
Indigenous exhibit on display at North Bay Museum

Exhibit shows the expedition of Paul Commanda. 1
Retirement home worker in Elliot Lake charged with assaulting resident

Police in Elliot Lake have charged a 58-year-old retirement worker with assaulting a resident.
Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19

The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with an importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulatory restrictions. 4
Old age security increase leaves out many seniors, non-profit says

The Canadian Association for Retired Persons is raising alarms about the increase in old age security only being made eligible for those 75 and above. 9
New FedNor funding announce for Algoma region agri-food sector

The agri-food sector in Northern Ontario got a significant boost today from the federal government. 1
Two-vehicle collision on Lorne Street in Sudbury 1
Jury awards US$45.2 million in punitive damages in Alex Jones Sandy Hook trial 4
Seventh wave of COVID-19 in Ontario has peaked, chief medical officer of health says 1
NOSM University receives research grant from the Canadian Space Agency
Sudbury community projects for seniors receive federal funding 1
Police in Bracebridge ID two shooting victims
Kirkland Lake resident facing drug trafficking charges
OPP make arrest in Kirkland Lake arson case
Russia sanctions LGBTQ activist, Freeland and Joly's staff, singer Chantal Kreviazuk 1
Hate crimes surge in Canada during pandemic
Sudbury courthouse cleared after bomb threat, police say
R.I.D.E. check leads to impaired driving charge in West Nipissing
Sudburian charged with impaired driving in fatal crash near Orillia
Gas prices seeing 'unprecedented' decline with another drop coming this weekend in southern Ontario
Beware of rental scams, North Bay police warn
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario
Canadian pilot detained in Dominican Republic for 120 days says 'every day is hell' 2
Terminated faculty call for a 'no' vote to Laurentian's plan of arrangement 1
Major immigration backlog in Canada leaving thousands of trained health-care professionals on the sidelines 11
Sudbury nursing student enrollment steady, officials say 1
City of North Bay assisting local companies find employees 1
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than US$4M 4
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre celebrates the de Havilland Beaver 1
Timmins Chamber of Commerce offers free rapid antigen screening kits for COVID-19 1
Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault case returns to northern Ont. court Oct. 17 1
Number of invasive species in the north is rising 1
Sault youth charged with assault
Motorcycle pushed off road in northern Ontario road rage incident: OPP
Three arrested for breaking into Sudbury Arena 1
Crime decreases downtown but still calls for improvement 1
Northern man celebrating big LOTTO MAX win
Former Valley East mayor Jean Robert has died
Driver charged after motorcyclist struck in Timmins intersection
Cochrane looks to inspire future rocket scientists 1
Collision on Hwy. 17 in Sudbury
Police investigation leads to new charges

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