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One person dead, 63 confirmed cases in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe: PHAC

The Public Health Agency of Canada says one person has died after a salmonella outbreak linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes.

Big-box retailers are rethinking their self-checkout strategies. Here's why

Some grocers are reconsidering their self-checkout strategy to find a balance between meeting their customers' demands and mitigating losses from theft.
Mother denies killing disabled teenage daughter in suggested act of mercy at Toronto retrial

Testifying at her Toronto retrial, Cindy Ali maintained that her disabled daughter, Cynara, died during a home intrusion in 2011, while the prosecution suggested she killed the girl in an act of mercy.

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks

Attempts to reach 41 construction workers stuck in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for two weeks were again stymied Saturday. The drilling machine broke down late Friday while making its way through the rubble, stones and metal.
World's largest iceberg breaks free, heads toward Southern Ocean

The world's largest iceberg is on the move for the first time in more than three decades, scientists said on Friday.

Fraudsters are getting better at what they do, and it's costing Canadians billions

In the past decade, incidents of fraud have risen sharply across Canada. But in that same time, the proportion of cases solved by law enforcement has reached a 20-year low, leaving tens of thousands of victims and millions of dollars in losses unresolved.
B.C. man ordered to repay $3,800 after providing couple with 'absolute garbage' firewood

A B.C. couple who claimed a truckload of firewood they paid $3,800 for turned out to be "unusable" has been awarded a refund at the province's small claims tribunal.

Home Decorators Collection artificial Christmas tree recalled over fire risk

Home Depot is recalling one of its pre-lit artificial Christmas tree models because it could pose a fire hazard.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends use of foreign workers at Stellantis battery plant

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the use of at least 900 foreign workers to build its new electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. on Friday.

APTN says funds needed from online streaming giants to help promote Indigenous voices

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network says online streaming services should be required to contribute funding to the Canadian broadcasting system in the face of shrinking resources that are making it more difficult to tell Indigenous stories.
Trudeau government claims big win in dairy imports dispute with U.S.
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
'I haven't said I would be resigning' over carbon pricing, Guilbeault tells Senate
Report reveals five-year effect of P.E.I. guaranteed income
Defence minister insists budget cuts won't affect military members
Canadian astronaut Kutryk bound for space station, colleague to back up moon flight
Washington asks India about alleged assassination plot against U.S.-Canadian activist
Major Canadian grocer says expanded price freezes will happen amid new plans to stabilize food prices
Bill to tackle online hate 'absolute priority' for feds, but advocate decries delays
'Your priorities are backwards,' Bell tells CRTC during Online Streaming Act hearing
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars reminiscence about late actor
Bell seeks to appeal CRTC decision allowing carriers' access to its fibre network
Alberta school trustee who compared LGBTQ2S+ community to Nazis resigns after board disqualifies her
Randall Hopley turned himself in 'because he was cold,' Vancouver police say
'Systematic monster': Peter Nygard’s son describes how he tried to blow the whistle on his father for years
Trump's plans if he returns to the White House include deportation raids, tariffs and mass firings
Global Affairs Canada says 234 Canadians, PRs and family members have left Gaza
Four Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers. Here's why
Thinking of downsizing your home? Here’s what one expert says you should consider first
Gen Z values, demands not met by many large Canadian cities: study

Northern Ontario Articles

Parents charged after Northern Ont. police checking on children find drugs and weapons

Acting on behalf of another government agency, Ontario Provincial Police in Blind River, Ont., found weapons and drugs while doing a wellness check on children. 2
Security video reveals moments OPP officer assaults woman in Orillia holding cell

Security video released from inside a holding cell in Orillia in 2019 shows the interaction between an officer and a woman accused of intoxication that resulted in an assault conviction for the eight-year OPP veteran. 3
Fraudsters prey on Robinson-Huron Treaty members, offering ‘direct deposit’ of $10B settlement

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund about a new fraud targeting its members. 11
Northern Ont. police arrest all three suspects wanted in home invasion

Police in Moose Factory, Ont., have arrested now arrested all three suspects in connection to an ongoing investigation into a weekend home invasion. 3
Police concerned about rumours spreading in suspicious Smiths Falls, Ont. disappearances

Police are warning about the spread of unverified rumours in the active investigation into the suspicious disappearances of two men in Smiths Falls, Ont. and are renewing a call for those with information to come forward. 1
Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon. 1
Festive RIDE campaign launches in Sudbury

The annual Festive RIDE campaign launched Tuesday in Greater Sudbury. It’s a message that gets repeated year after year. 2
Short-term rental tax changes left out of Freeland's bill to implement fiscal update measures, here's why

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be tabling an omnibus bill to pass measures she promised in last week's fall economic statement. Missing from the package are the government's promised plans to crack down on short-term rentals, while the Liberal promise to double the carbon tax rural rebate top-up, is included. 19
Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury

RE/MAX is forecasting a mixed bag in 2024 in northern Ontario, with some areas seeing rising prices while others will see the average cost of a home decline. 3
Mother of 2 and 4 exchange students identified as victims killed in crash in Huntsville, Ont.

The woman killed in a head-on collision in Huntsville over the weekend that also claimed the lives of four teenagers has been identified. 2
Preparing for illness: Here's what happens when you see a person who is sick

New research suggests that just being around a sick person is enough to trigger your body to start preparing to fight the illness. 5
Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

Ontario's top court has upheld the validity of a mandatory math test for new teachers, saying that a lower court decision declaring it unconstitutional was based on preliminary and incomplete data.
No injuries after plane destroyed in airport crash in Wawa, Ont.

The Transportation Safety Board has sent a team of investigators to northern Ontario following a crash on Monday that destroyed an aircraft. 1
Employee of Sudbury business charged with stealing $712K from employer

A now former employee with a Sudbury business has been charged with fraud and is accused of stealing from their employer over a period of seven years. 4
President of northern Ont. med school is leaving

The head of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is stepping down in June. 1
Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

Life expectancy for Canadians decreased for the third straight year in 2022, and more people died of COVID-19 than in any other year since the pandemic began, according to a report released Monday. 1
Man who pleaded guilty in incel-inspired murder at Toronto spa sentenced to life in prison

A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years. 4
Growing number of homeless people in Ontario turning to ERs for shelter and warmth, study says

A study found that across Ontario, non-urgent emergency department visits among people who are homeless increased by 24 per cent across the province over those five winters. 9
With deadline looming, diplomats seek to extend Gaza truce; more hostages, prisoners are freed

Hamas and Israel released more hostages and prisoners under terms of a fragile cease-fire that held for a fifth day Tuesday as international mediators in Qatar worked to extend the truce and the United States urged Israel to better protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza if it follows through on its promise to resume the war. 29
Food bank usage soars in the province, running out of food in Sudbury

Food bank use is at an all-time high in Ontario, according to a recent report. The annual Hunger Report from Feed Ontario shows a growing number of people relying on food banks to feed themselves and their families. 1
Sudbury man launches petition to have bike lanes cleared in winter

A Greater Sudbury man wants the city to clear bike lanes and pathways during winter following inclement weather. 1
B.C. boy dies by suicide after online sextortion: RCMP

Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating after a 12-year-old boy died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an apparent case of online sextortion. Warning: This story is about a child who died by suicide and may be disturbing to readers. 3
All 41 workers rescued from collapsed tunnel in India after 17-day ordeal

Rescuers in northern India have successfully removed all 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel under the Himalayas, the climax of a 17-day rescue operation to drill through rock and debris. 7
Ontario is reporting a surge in COVID-19. What does that mean for us?

The rate of COVID-19 infection in Ontario as measured by wastewater data is now at its highest point in more than a year. 2
Ontario NDP seeks to make it illegal for drivers to pass on solid double yellow lines 6
What is the grocery code of conduct, and will it help to lower the cost of food? 10
Heavy snowfall warning in effect for areas near Sault Ste. Marie 2
Province takes over Gardiner Expressway, DVP for control over Ontario Place in new deal with Toronto 10
4 teens, 1 woman killed in crash in Huntsville, Ont. 1
Sault police capture suspect after chase through backyards, over fences 2
Northern Ont. ski resort already opened 9
Parts of Timmins under a boil water advisory
Who should decide highway closures? 4
Montreal police investigating after 'Molotov cocktail' thrown at Jewish centre 3
What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
Creative crafters at the one northern Ont. LTC share their talents with a market 7
One northern Ont. hospital to require masks again starting Monday 7
Wanted Timmins man attempts to flee police, arrested with stolen property 9
Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty 19
COVID-19 outbreak aboard Canadian warship forces cancellation of Great Lakes tour
Northern MPPs call for safer highways 13
Sudbury police share intimate partner violence resources and statistics 7
Ontario is one of the angriest places in Canada: study
Sault Mayor feels the ceremonial Chain of Office needs an update 11
Late removal of wolf/coyote traps costs northern Ont. man $2,850 in fines 6
Calendar sale supports wildlife rehab in northern Ont. 4
Here's how artificial intelligence could help manage homelessness in Canada 4
Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce deal, while Netanyahu visits Gaza 26
Speeding suspended driver attempts to hide identity to avoid trouble with the law 2
How a Mississauga man defeated car thieves twice in one night 1
Paramedics, social workers fill ambulances with toys 3
All wheel park gets closer to becoming a reality in downtown North Bay 2
Projected deficits in fall economic statement 'modest,' allows government to 'invest in Canadians': Freeland 19
Province spending $22M on dam repairs, including in northern Ont. 6
Changes may soon be coming to how booze is sold in Ontario. Here's what some in the industry are hoping to see 2
Highway 11 reopens after being closed for more than 12 hours 12
Sudbury's holiday market returns 6
Prosecutors decry stabbing of ex-officer Derek Chauvin while incarcerated in George Floyd's killing
George Chuvalo: the boxer nobody could knock down 3
Canada-India relations improving after decision to expel diplomat based on 'emotional element': Indian high commissioner 16

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