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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.

Trump says he took the Fifth in New York civil investigation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination as he testified under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general's long-running civil investigation into his business dealings.
Groomer not required to pay vet costs after owner claims dog was badly burned: CRT

A groomer won't be required to pay thousands of dollars in vet fees following a B.C. tribunal's decision, in spite of the owner's claim their dog was badly burned during an appointment.

$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.
Liberals planning temporary solution to dental care promise: CP sources

Sources close to the government's proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep their promise to the NDP while they work on a more permanent answer.

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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

Montreal Pride parade organizer Simon Gamache admits that they messed up when they cancelled the event at the last minute Sunday.
How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test

Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.

This is how to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario

Ontario residents in several parts of the province may get the chance to see the spectacular Perseid meteor shower next week.
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
Supply shortage for epidurals causing concern across Canada
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
Cheney: Trump attempted to contact Jan. 6 witness
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter reveals grim new details about their life together

Northern Ontario Articles

Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured. 3
Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge

Law enforcement in Hawaii on Wednesday arrested social media model Courtney Clenney on a charge of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
Encampment under the Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins raises questions

For the past few weeks, some people who are living rough in Timmins have set up camp in a high profile area: underneath the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard at the Spruce Street intersection. 1
Human rights tribunal dismisses northern Ont. man's complaint about pronoun use

In what appears to be a less-than-serious complaint, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint levied against the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit related to pronoun use.
Police say suspect in Hwy. 69 crash was suspended, driving stolen vehicle

A 37-year-old from Toronto has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle crash Aug. 8 on Highway 69 in Servos Township south of Greater Sudbury.
New Sudbury mural promotes play and inspires community pride

Several groups came together in Sudbury on Wednesday to bring some colour to a housing co-op in the city and provide an opportunity for the children who live there to use their imagination and play.
Sault police say murder-suicide behind two gun deaths Aug. 5

A murder-suicide was behind two people who died from gunshot wounds Aug. 5 at a residential fire on Goulais Avenue, Sault police said Wednesday.
Timmins police charge young person with assault

A 12-year-old in Timmins has been charged with assault following an incident Tuesday evening at a Park Avenue schoolyard.
Advocates issue a call to action as part of Prisoner's Justice Day

It was a moving moment outside the Sudbury Jail on Wednesday morning as advocates gathered to commemorate this year's Prisoner's Justice Day. 1
Building confidence of Indigenous post-secondary learners

A program at Cambrian College is helping prepare Indigenous students as they consider post-secondary education. 1
New mural at North Bay YMCA

A new mural at the YMCA in North Bay was unveiled Wednesday afternoon. It's on the front of the building on Chippewa Street and it's called 'Better Together.' 1
Fringe North in the Sault back to an in-person event

Fringe North is returning to Sault Ste. Marie this summer. Last year’s festival was a virtual one due to COVID-19, but for Fringe North 2022, organizers are holding a hybrid festival with in-person and virtual performances. 1
Sault outreach program may be expanding

An outreach program that focuses on Sault Ste. Marie's main drag could be expanding its borders. 1
Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home

A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete. 3
Hwy. 144 fully reopened following head-on crash between Chelmsford, Lively

Highway 144 has completely reopened between the Greater Sudbury communities of Lively and Chelmsford after a head-on crash between a transport and a pickup truck early Wednesday morning. 1
Sudbury city councillor has pay docked for conduct

Tempers flared in Tuesday's Sudbury city council meeting during a long, heated discussion over the behaviour of one its councillors. 6
Northern Ontario police say men are being targeted in blackmail sex scam

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public about a blackmail sex scam connected to social media sites such as dating sites and Instagram.
Two children at centre of Sask. Amber Alert found safe in South Dakota, suspect arrested

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said it has arrested the man wanted in connection with an Amber Alert in Saskatchewan. 3
Toronto Maple Leafs great Borje Salming diagnosed with ALS

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Borje Salming announced on Wednesday he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Doctors call for action as growing number of Canadians dying from common food preservative

Doctors are among those calling for tighter regulation of sodium nitrite as a growing number of Canadians are dying after intentionally ingesting unsafe quantities of the common food preservative in its pure form. 1
Donald Trump 'took the Fifth.' What does it actually mean?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump showed up Wednesday for questioning under oath in New York's civil investigation into his business practices. But he quickly made clear he wouldn't be answering. 6
Ontario tables 'strong mayor' legislation. Here's what you need to know

The mayors of Toronto and Ottawa will be granted sweeping new powers which will give them sole responsibility for preparing the municipal budget for council approval as well the ability to hire and fire department heads as they see fit and veto some decisions made by councillors. 16
Heavier flow, breakthrough bleeding reported among some individuals after COVID-19 vaccine: study

A new study found that people with regular menstruation cycles and those who typically do not menstruate either experienced a heavier flow or breakthrough bleeding after being vaccinated against COVID-19.
How one Canadian family of five is coping with the highest inflation in years

With inflation rising at its fastest pace in nearly 40 years, the cost of everything from food to gas has skyrocketed. Canadians across the country are feeling squeezed, but big families with multiple children are at times shouldering much of the higher costs — and changing demographics and consumer patterns have left some of them more exposed to inflation than in previous generations. 9
'Two decades in the making': Sudbury Junior Spartans win first football championship 3
Poilievre preferred among Conservatives, but Charest favoured by Canadians: poll 14
Cycling for Parkinson’s awareness 1
'Dial before you dig' backlog causing major construction delays in Timmins
Timmins senior charged for firing gun in ongoing bylaw dispute 2
Sudbury group paints rocks to spread inspiration 1
Hollinger Golf Course celebrates 100 years in Timmins 1
Survey finds more than half of women want to quit their jobs 1
Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing but offers no new solutions 41
Golfer wins new vehicle after hitting hole in one 1
Sudbury police cleared in arrest of domestic violence suspect in March
Sudbury's Kathleen Street reopened after two-vehicle crash
Ontario's budget to be re-tabled: This is what Doug Ford promised 16
WhatsApp will start rolling out two big changes to all users this month
One person killed Monday in head-on collision on Hwy. 69 1
Timmins police say girl, 14, was swarmed, beaten and robbed by five other teens
Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73 5
Laurentian University staff union to take LU administrators to court 1
Shortage of student housing in Timmins prompts Northern College to ask for help 1
New film studio coming to the Sault
This year's Kagawong History Day highlights major Canadian shipwreck 1
Lotto 6/49 jackpot ticket sold in Toronto, two $1M prizes in northern Ontario
Non-violent crime declined in Sudbury in 2021, but violent crime spiked
Toronto man charged in Sudbury court house bomb threat
Emergency food bank in Sudbury in desperate need of donations 1
Manitoulin police say Hamilton resident was driving stolen car when it crashed
RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told 3
Highway 69-400 reopened following crash 2
North Bay football field to be dedicated to a local legend
Fire Marshal called in to investigate possible arson in Sudbury 1
Fire marshal investigating cause of Goulais Avenue blaze 2
Masks will not be mandatory in Ontario schools next semester 2
U.S. sheriff stocking county's schools with AR-15 rifles 17
Suspect already in handcuffs allegedly steals Toronto police SUV with two dogs inside 4
Occupancy exceeded: Banff, Alta., home possessed more than 40 beds 1
Here are 5 things to keep an eye out for as Ontario MPPs return to Queen’s Park 16

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