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Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.

With swastika flags and bellowed slurs, neo-Nazi marchers strode through Columbus. Ohio's governor and officials condemn it

Ohio officials have denounced a small contingent of neo-Nazis who paraded Saturday afternoon through a Columbus neighbourhood, waving flags featuring swastikas and shouting a racist slur, in the latest public demonstration by white nationalists in recent years across the United States.
Kevin Costner saw the fan outrage over his 'Yellowstone' character’s fate and he has thoughts

Kevin Costner has left 'Yellowstone,' and some viewers are not happy about it. The actor, who played the patriarch John Dutton on the hit series, addressed some backlash over his character’s exit.

Doctors say RFK Jr.'s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to tackle high rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity as President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. They’re goals that many in the public health world find themselves agreeing with — despite fearing what else the infamous anti-vaccine activist may do in the post.
Hospitality workers rally for higher wages as hotel costs soar during Swift tour

The sound of chants, whistles and drum beats filled the air outside a downtown Toronto hotel Thursday night as a crowd of hospitality workers gathered to demand salary increases amid skyrocketing accommodation costs during Taylor Swift’s concerts in the city.

Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity 'complicated' as members questioned

The chair of the Liberal party's Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is 'complicated' after questions have been raised about the claims of two Liberal MPs who currently sit with the group and one cabinet minister who is no longer a member.
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease. While it’s not the only sort of exercise people should do, it’s a great first step toward a healthy life.

Man who allegedly staged bear attack arrested for murder in stolen identity scheme

A man accused of killing a person and staging it as a fatal bear attack in Tennessee was taken into custody in South Carolina over the weekend on murder charges, in what authorities described as a plot to steal the victim’s identity.
'Worst nightmare': Toronto mom pleads for return of son who was allegedly abducted

For the last seven-and-half months, Toronto resident Heather McArthur has been living out what she describes as her 'worst nightmare.' On Feb. 7, her then three-year-old son Jacob along with his father Loc Phu 'Jay' Le departed for what was supposed to be a week-long visit to Vietnam to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family, McArthur says.

Expert encourages Ottawa to rethink approach to dog parks after west end park fiasco

After months of controversy surrounding a dog park in Ottawa's west end, a solution has been reached to divide the park in half.
Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
Flood survivors pelt Spain's royals with mud and premier is evacuated during a visit
Federal government to stop paying B.C. woman for job she doesn't have
If your Apple Watch alerts you to sleep apnea, here's what it means and what to do next
Ontario woman alleges sexual assault by junior hockey players; details what happened when she called police
Canada Revenue Agency fires 330 employees over CERB claims during pandemic
Should men and women eat different breakfasts? Study suggests they should
Here's the dirt on the germiest items in your day-to-day life
5 things not to say to a grieving friend
Tips on managing your financial stress
Frequent drinking of fizzy beverages and fruit juice linked to an increased risk of stroke: research
Lost your smell during a bout of COVID? Ontario researchers are working to reverse that
Why Will Ferrell wanted a doc about his friendship with a trans woman to release before the U.S. election
How to make the most out of your TFSA
'LibraryTok' can be a comfort during challenging times for librarians — and their fans
Toyota Motors, Mazda issue recalls for Canadian vehicles
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year
Walz has experience on a debate stage pinning down an abortion opponent's shifting positions
Vance exuded calm during a tense debate stage moment. Can he keep it up when he faces Walz?

Northern Ontario Articles

Saultites keep digging as the snow keeps falling

Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather. 2
Canadian team told Trump's tariffs unavoidable right now, but solutions on the table in surprise Mar-a-Lago meeting

During a surprise dinner at Mar-a-Lago, representatives of the federal government were told U.S. tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration cannot be avoided in the immediate term, two government sources tell CTV News. 11
Man fined $10K for abandoning homemade barge in Lake Nipissing

A man from Lavigne, Ont., has been fined $10,000 for abandoning a homemade barge in Lake Nipissing.
Magic can't save 'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint from a US$2.3 million tax bill

Former 'Harry Potter' film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound (US$2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.
Sudbury shelter for women, children and families forced to turn people away daily

The Salvation Army Cedar Place is a shelter in Greater Sudbury with 28 beds that has been at capacity for the last three years, forcing it to turn away hundreds of people in need of help. 1
California man who went missing for 25 years found after sister sees his picture in the news

It’s a Thanksgiving miracle for one California family after a man who went missing in 1999 was found 25 years later when his sister saw a photo of him in an online article, authorities said. 1
Renewed effort to find Iroquois Falls teen who went missing two years ago

Ontario Provincial Police is hoping that two new billboards and a $50,000 reward will help in the search for Rebecca Fudge-Schnarr, who has been missing for more than two years. 1
Police presence ends on road in Iroquois Falls

A police operation has ended in the area of Nellie Lake Road West in Iroquois Falls.
Another 60 cm of snow possible in the Sault as severe weather continues

Closures and cancellations are piling up in Sault Ste. Marie as a major winter storm continues for another day Friday. 1
North Bay hospital getting new, 40-bed satellite site at Cartier Street

The province announced Friday funding for a new 40-bed alternate hospital facility in North Bay, adding 16 new beds. 1
Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

A region in northern Ontario has been chosen as the site to hold Canada's nuclear waste in a deep geological repository. 2
Cucumbers sold in Ontario, other provinces recalled over possible salmonella contamination

A U.S. company is recalling cucumbers sold in Ontario and other Canadian provinces due to possible salmonella contamination.
Black Friday sales stretch out for weeks: retail analyst

Black Friday is officially the busiest shopping day of the year, even surpassing Boxing Day and Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas. Analysts say retailers are rolling out Black Friday sales sooner now, making them last longer into Cyber Monday and beyond. 10
Two arrested following shooting on Manitoulin Island

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday. 1
Ongoing bed bug issue at a Timmins apartment building is 'like living in hell'

A battle with bed bugs continues at 217 Pine St. North in Timmins, according to a tenant who has lived there for a year and a half. 2
Ontario won't support making Truth and Reconciliation Day a holiday for now: minister

Premier Doug Ford's government will not support a New Democrat's bill to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in the province, the Indigenous affairs minister said Thursday.
Irregular sleep patterns may raise risk of heart attack and stroke, study suggests

Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research.
Trudeau Liberals' two-month GST holiday bill passes the House, off to the Senate

The federal government's five-page piece of legislation to enact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promised two-month tax break on a range of consumer goods over the holidays passed in the House of Commons late Thursday. 26
Greater Sudbury buys more property for new events centre

Greater Sudbury is purchasing property for its new events centre downtown. The plan is to build the facility in what’s called the South District, a triangle of land within Elgin, Paris and Brady streets. 1
Advocates push Ontario, federal governments for change in dealing with IPV incidents

A North Bay man, Ish Van Der Rassel, is working with Canadian model, actress and activist Cait Alexander, the founder of Ending Violence Everywhere, to combat the rising number of cases of intimate partner violence. 1
Canada Post strike could hurt Sudbury Food Bank fundraising effort

The Sudbury Food Bank is facing a big hurdle this Holiday season in light of the strike at Canada Post. 1
Heavy police presence ends in Wikwemikong, area being cleared

A heavy Ontario Provincial Police presence in the area of Rabbit Island Road and Thomas Road in Wabozominissing, Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has ended, the OPP said Thursday afternoon.
Province says upgrades to Northern Health Travel Grant coming Dec. 1

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says improvements to the Northern Health Travel Grant are coming as soon as this weekend. 1
Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario. 1
'Let me rot in Canada,' pleads Canadian ISIS suspect from secret Syrian prison 1
Impaired driver in Espanola, Ont., calls police on themselves
Man accused of firing at vehicles on Hwy. 401 arrested after attempted carjackings, shootings in Toronto’s east end 4
Australian parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law 3
Unique partnership produces diamond drilling common core graduates 1
Suspect ignited propane cannister explosion at ex-partner's residence in Kapuskasing, Ont.
HART Hub funding sparks fierce debate at Timmins city council 2
Liberals table GST holiday legislation, putting $250 rebate on backburner 26
Magic mushroom store in Sudbury, Ont., closes after visit by police 2
'They alone are responsible': No deal yet in Canada Post strike 38
Woman charged after North Bay victim sprayed with mace, stabbed
Trio in North Bay charged after reports of a fight lead police to find $281K in drugs 1
Search underway in Fort Albany First Nation for unmarked graves 1
After warmest on record, winter looks to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network 6
Bad weather closes Hwy. 17 west of the Sault
Loitering causing safety concerns by fire station in downtown Sudbury 1
Financial woes have Sault museum struggling to survive 1
Sudbury resident scammed out of $20K, suspect from southern Ont. charged 1
Police seize $1M in drugs in northwestern Ont. bust
Canadians carrying more debt and missing more payments: reports 1
Hwy. 17 reopens following fatal collision near Bruce Mines
Sudbury man charged with drug, weapons offences in North Bay
Sudbury driver arrested for impaired twice in 8 hours
Suspect in attempted murder in Cobalt, Ont., makes court appearance 3
Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars 3
Ontario woman buys van with odometer rolled back almost 100,000 kilometres 1
Committee OKs rezoning of former Sudbury hospital site 4
Ford says Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods like 'a family member stabbing you right in the heart' 50
Sault road reopens after building safely demolished
Sudbury, Ont., magic mushroom store sells illegal product as a form of protest 1
Sault police issue alert about surge in grandparent scams 1
'It's just not fair': Retirees speak out on being excluded from federal rebate cheques 27
Winter weather advisory in effect for most of northeastern Ont. 1
Trudeau confirms premiers meeting, Poilievre calls Trump tariff threat 'unjustified' 50
Skating path a go in Timmins, but no volunteer-run warming centre 1
North Bay teacher to offer virtual Indigenous language courses 1

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