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Judge suspends two articles of Quebec's Bill 96 regarding legal translations

A group challenging Quebec's new language law logged a first legal victory against the legislation on Friday, as a judge temporarily suspended a provision requiring English court documents to be translated into French.

'Watching rights erode away': U.S. woman moving to B.C. over abortion rights

A Virginia woman is packing up her life and moving her family to Vancouver Island in response to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Canada crushes Slovakia 11-1 at world juniors as McTavish nets six points

Four goals and a pair of assists from captain Mason McTavish powered Canada to a dominant 11-1victory over Slovakia at the world junior hockey championship Thursday.

'This is the best season I can recall': Fishers and wild salmon advocates cheer large returns to B.C. waters

The summer of 2022 is shaping up to be a bumper season for both pink and sockeye salmon in British Columbia rivers, with one veteran Indigenous fisherman reporting the biggest catches of sockeye in decades.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds grounded in wake of B.C. crash

The Royal Canadian Air Force has grounded the Snowbirds aerobatic team after one of the jets suffered a hard landing last week in northern British Columbia.

B.C. man jailed after killing kitten in 'torturous' attack that woke neighbour

A B.C. man who admitted to attacking his pet kitten so brutally the animal had to be euthanized has been sentenced to spend four months behind bars.
Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained

The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.

$1.4B in uncashed cheques sitting in CRA's coffers -- how to check if you're owed money

The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.
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What is a 'zombie fire?' Experts describe the cause and concerns

Authorities in the Northwest Territories are monitoring a large 'zombie fire' that flared back up following last wildfire season after smouldering underground during the winter months.

Facebook loses bid to have B.C. man's $50M lawsuit tossed

A B.C. man's lawsuit against Facebook – in which he is claiming $50 million in damages because the social media giant did not take down an "imposter page" – will be allowed to proceed, according to a court ruling.
Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers
How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test
This is how to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario
Crisis line gets double the number of calls for help after Pope's apology
New study looks at 'magic' mushrooms as treatment for depression, without the psychedelic high
Indigenous Circle: Significance of the circle and powwow
Private browsing may not protect you as much as you think
How much money does it take to raise a child in Canada?
An endangered red panda cub was just born at the Toronto Zoo
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
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

Northern Ontario Articles

One person dead following ATV collision

One person is dead following an ATV collision Saturday afternoon.
Sudbury Police investigating a homicide

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a homicide in Sudbury on Thursday.
Sudbury Police investigating suspicious death in the city

One woman is dead in what police will only call a suspicious death in the city. 1
Average rent up more than 10% in July from previous year, report says

Average rent in Canada for all properties rose more than 10 per cent year-over-year in July, according to a recent nationwide analysis of listings on Rentals.ca. 21
Search for missing boy ends tragically

Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their search,
North Bay football field named after Mike O'Shea

The North Bay native was in town Saturday for the announcement. 1
14-year-old facing break and enter and weapons charges in Timmins

Timmins police continue to deal with young offenders this week as a 14-year-old is facing multiple charges, according to a news release Friday.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz coming to Canada to meet with Justin Trudeau, business leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will accompany the chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on a brief Canadian visit later this month that will include stops in Montréal, Toronto and Stephenville in western Newfoundland, his office announced on Saturday.
Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after he was stabbed on lecture stage in New York

Salman Rushdie, whose novel 'The Satanic Verses' drew death threats from Iran's leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York. 5
Fishing enthusiasts gather on Nepewassi Lake to raise funds

Organizers say they're pleased with the turnout this year at the 27th annual Estaire Volunteer Fire Department Family Pike Derby. More than 160 fishermen and fisherwomen came out to try their hand at catching the 'big one' all in an effort to raise funds for a good cause. 1
Possible blue-green algae blooms close Moonlight Beach

City of Greater Sudbury has indicated possible blue-green algae blooms at Moonlight Beach.
New wildfires confirmed in the Northeast Region

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry confirmed two new wildfires in the northeast region Friday evening.
Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services says it is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections. 1
Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help

Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help. 1
Highway 522 at Grundy Lake Provincial Park reopened

Highway 522 at Grundy Lake Provincial Park Road has reopened.
Highway 522 reopened in both directions

Highway 522 has reopened after being closed from Port Loring to Key River due to a collision.
More than 10,000 Canadians received a medically-assisted death in 2021: report

More Canadians are ending their lives with a medically-assisted death, says the third federal annual report on medical assistance in dying (MAID). Data shows that 10,064 people died in 2021 with medical aid, an increase of 32 per cent over 2020. 5
Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

The Canada Border Services Agency is temporarily allowing fully vaccinated travellers a one-time exemption to not be penalized if they were unaware of the health documents required through ArriveCAN. 21
Sudbury Spartans host semi-finals against GTA All-Stars

The Sudbury Spartans host the GTA All-Stars Saturday, Aug. 13, as the Northern Football Conference semi-finals kick off.
Northern Ontario porch pirate steals grocery delivery from family in quarantine

In the age of doorstep deliveries, porch pirates who steal items from front doors have become common, but one North Bay mom says she was scared by a recent encounter with one. 3
Well-being check by police finds victim being held by three people in Wawa

A wellness check on a person living on Churchill Avenue in Wawa last month led to the discovery that the victim was being forcibly confined in their home by three people.
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Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her

Despite a police misconduct probe that found a high-ranking B.C. officer had stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend for years, a criminal investigation into the case did not result in charges. 1
Bigger officially seeking re-election as mayor of Greater Sudbury

Current Mayor Brian Bigger officially registered as a mayoral candidate for the 2022 municipal election on Friday by filing his nomination papers.
Algoma Steel union agrees to let members vote on last offer from company

Algoma Steel announced Friday that United Steelworkers Local 2251 have agreed to take the company’s last offer to a vote by employees in the affected bargaining unit.
Canadian universities earned record-high surplus revenues during COVID-19: StatCan
Iqaluit declares state of emergency due to water shortage
Sault airport traffic slowly recovers from pandemic 1
Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference 1
Community celebrates as player brings Memorial Cup home to Noelville 1
FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home 14
Thank a local farmer during Farmers' Market Week 1
Federal money for agricultural innovation in the North 1
Roadway reopens following fiery crash on Hwy. 69/400 2
B.C. actress hit in the chest by bullet in L.A. shooting last month
Anne Heche legally dead, remains on life support for donor evaluation 4
Police say Sault suspect intentionally drove vehicle into pedestrian following an argument
North Bay police say suspect threatened staff at charity, social services agency
New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible
A new virus was found in China, here's what we know 31
Group that supports LGBTQ2S+ community in North Bay vandalized 3
New Indigenous hub offering land-based cultural learning 2
Woman struck, killed by train in Mississauga
Sellers 'expecting yesterday's prices': Canadians cope with a correcting housing market 21
Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash 'not expected' 4
Kristin Murray makes history as first person of colour to be mayor of Timmins 1
Police charge Sudbury motorist with stunt driving on Regent Street
CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for COVID-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools 1
Sault police catch suspect outside victim's residence with their pants down
Timmins teen charged in social media threats 3
Birds Canada continuing to monitor loon population 1
A $2M outdoor recreation centre will be built in Iroquois Falls 1
Cabinet heard of potential 'breakthrough' with 'Freedom Convoy' protesters before Emergencies Act was invoked: documents 12
Company marks $400K in donations over the years to Sault hospital
Serious collision closes Front Street in Hearst
Northeastern Ontario could be home to three film studios serving thriving industry
U.S. Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home 14
OCS capping pot shop orders and changing delivery window after partner's cyberattack 1
Algoma health unit issues swimming advisory for lake in Huron Shores
Encampment under Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins raises questions 1
Human rights tribunal dismisses northern Ont. man's complaint about pronoun use

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