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  Sudbury cellphone sale goes wrong

  Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

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  New study highlights increasing prevalence of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys, young men

  Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of 'a pathological pursuit of muscularity' among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study that found one in four were at risk of developing what's known as muscle dysmorphia. 2

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  Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

  A teen is in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries following an incident in the Greater Sudbury community of Coniston Saturday evening.

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  ‘It’s a big debut’: North Bay metal band records first album, gearing up to jam at the Capitol Centre

  Elsey was relaxing on a beach in Cuba when the COVID-19 pandemic began and be began to think about what he would do in his spare time in lockdown. Cherishing his love of 80s metal music, he decided to form his own band.

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  Serious collision on Municipal Road 15 in Sudbury Saturday night

  Sudbury police say they responded to a serious collision on Municipal Road 15 Saturday night, which closed the road for several hours.

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  Northern Ont. fire services stress the importance of having an escape plan

  Northern Ontario fire services are reminding residents of the importance of creating an escape plan in case of a fire.

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  SIU investigating death of Barrie man

  The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a 35-year-old man in Barrie Saturday afternoon. 1

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  Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

  An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

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  Justice minister open to amending bail laws, OPP commissioner says change 'needed now'

  Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti says he is open to amending bail laws, which have come under increased scrutiny following the shooting death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer. 6

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  Suspect in Manitoulin Island assault at large, police seek witnesses and video footage

  The suspect in an assault in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island Thursday is still at large and police are seeking witnesses or video footage in hopes of finding him. 1

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  China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon

  China may respond to the U.S. shooting down its suspected spy balloon after warning of 'serious repercussions,' but analysts say any move will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties that both sides have been seeking to repair. 1

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  Federal department fires 49 employees for claiming CERB while employed

  A federal government department has fired 49 employees who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit while they were employed.

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  W5 Investigates

  Daniel Jolivet insists he's not a murderer and says he has proof

  Convicted murderer Daniel Jolivet, in prison for the past 30 years, has maintained his innocence since the day he was arrested. W5 reviews the evidence he painstakingly assembled while behind bars. W5's documentary 'Buried Evidence' airs Saturday at 7 p.m. on CTV. 3

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  Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

  The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday. 1

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  Pond Hockey on the Rock returns to Sudbury

  Thirty teams braved the cold, laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday morning as part of the annual Pond Hockey on the Rock Festival. The annual ice hockey festival raises funds for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer and Camp Quality Northern Ontario. 1

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  U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

  The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions. 17

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  Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of Chinese balloon

  The federal defence Minister says Canada 'unequivocally supports' the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace. 17

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  Historic trees at Toronto's Osgoode Hall spared until Feb. 10 following interim injunction

  The historic trees on the chopping block at Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto will live to see another day. 3

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  Bon Soo revellers take on the Polar Rush

  After a very cold – but well-attended – opening night on Friday, Bon Soo 2023 was in full swing Saturday. 7

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  Ukraine defence minister expects help from Western warplanes

  Ukraine's defence minister expressed confidence Sunday that Western allies would agree to the country's latest weapons request -- warplanes to fight off Russian forces that invaded nearly a year ago. 6

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  Power has been fully restored to Sudbury's south end following a collision with a hydro pole Sunday morning

  Power has been restored to a street in Greater Sudbury's south end following an early morning motor vehicle collision with a hydro pole Sunday.

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  'We are all connected': First Nations communities celebrate culture and tradition in North Bay Pow Wow

  To the beat of the drum, dancers, young and old, took the centre stage inside the Canadore College gym to perform a spiritual dance. As they danced, they said a prayer of thanks to the ancestors and for healing. 1

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  Applications for Timmins' permanent overdose prevention site are sent

  The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming will operate the permanent Safe Health Site Timmins upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments. 1

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  Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

  Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate. 1

• U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China 17
• Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie
• Dinosaur Discoveries being made at Science North 1
• Noelville man dies following Jan. 16 school bus collision
• Bon Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday 7
• Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money 1
• One in four Canadian cancer patients still experiencing cancelled appointments: survey 1
• Russia's Medvedev says more U.S. weapons supplies mean 'all of Ukraine ... will burn' 1
• Elon Musk wins lawsuit over 'funding secured' tweet 8
• First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history 3
• Highway 400 closure in effect north of Toronto due to 'extreme winter weather' 2
• Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay 1
• Sudbury groups raise awareness about human trafficking 1
• Highway 11 reopens in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile-up 2
• Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay 1
• China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky 17
• Fight between two 7-year-olds turns violent after mom gets involved 1
• Sudbury’s Rebecca Johnston named to Canada's Rivalry Series final roster
• Migrant workers sneak secret menus into Canadian restaurants to expose exploitation 1
• Norad tracking high-altitude surveillance balloon detected over the U.S., Canada says 17
• Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north 1
• Senate passes Liberals' controversial online streaming act with a dozen amendments 2
• Student presentation in Sudbury to go ahead, despite board opposition 1
• Would you pay $300 a year for quick access to a nurse? Dealing with demand, Ontario doctors get creative 4
• Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority 1
• With extreme cold ahead, Sudbury groups provide support for the vulnerable 1
• As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection 1
• IAMGOLD now has funding in place to complete Côté Gold project 3
• North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water 1
• Agriculture conference coming to Sudbury 1
• 'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns
• Sudbury police arrest 16-year-old male in stabbing 3
• Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores
• Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI
• Non-emergency help is just a phone call away in Sudbury 1
• Quebec woman shocked to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' theft 8