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  Body discovered in abandoned Kingsway building in Sudbury

  The Greater Sudbury Police Service says officers were called to a boarded-up, abandoned home located on the Kingsway just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday after a sudden death.

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  Unusual sight at Sault Ste. Marie Canal

  It's not something people at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal usually sees, a moose swimming in the water in the locks that bypass the rapids on the St. Marys River. 8

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  Two winning tickets sold in Ontario, B.C. will share Tuesday's $70M Lotto Max jackpot

  After going unclaimed for weeks, the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot has finally been won.

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  Russia says warning shots deter U.K. warship; London denies it

  The Russian military said one of its warships in the Black Sea fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs Wednesday to force a British destroyer away from an area near Crimea that Moscow claims as its territorial waters, but Britain denied that account and insisted its ship wasn't fired upon.

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  Dream home becomes nightmare for Ontario family who passed on home inspection

  An Ontario family who purchased their dream home said their experience has become a nightmare because of what they learned after waiving a home inspection. 1

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  Health Canada announces recalls for 18 more hand sanitizers

  Health Canada has announced the recall of more hand sanitizers, adding 18 more products to their list because of issues such as containing ingredients not allowed by the agency or not being authorized for sale in Canada. 19

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  Camping meets hotel luxury on Oro-Medonte farm

  If you like the experience of camping, but also enjoy the comforts of a hotel, perhaps a staycation is in order at the Glen Oro Farm. 1

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  COVID-19 is 'here to stay' and won't be wiped out any time soon, experts say

  As COVID-19 case counts dwindle, experts warn that COVID-19 will linger even after the majority of adults are fully immunized—but outbreaks could be far less devastating. 1

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  Two northern health units monitoring reports of rare adverse effects connected to vaccines

  Health officials with two northern Ontario agencies say they are monitoring incidents of two heart inflammation conditions being reported in a small number of people following COVID-19 vaccinations in the province. 1

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  Second alleged survivor of assault at Barrie fast-food eatery shares her story

  CTV News has spoken with an alleged survivor of sexual assault by the operator of a south Barrie fast-food restaurant. 2

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  Protesters continue to block the TransCanada highway at the N.S./N.B. border Wednesday morning

  The border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick remains blocked in both directions on Wednesday morning, as residents on both sides of the border continue to protest Nova Scotia's restrictions on travellers from New Brunswick. 10

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  Pattie Lovett-Reid: You sold your car during the pandemic now what?

  On CTVNews.ca, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid shares her advice for Canadians who sold their vehicles during the pandemic and are in the market for a new ride.

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  Former Laurentian professor Nadia Verrelli to run for the Sudbury NDP in next federal election

  Former Laurentian University professor Nadia Verrelli will be acclaimed Tuesday evening as the federal NDP candidate to run in the riding of Sudbury. The news comes as the only other candidate, Beth Mairs, had to back out.

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  'Holding onto life': Ontario cystic fibrosis patients await access to life-saving drug just approved by Health Canada

  Cystic fibrosis patients across the province are awaiting access to Trikafta, a prescription genetic modulator effective at treating CF, approved by Health Canada on Friday.

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  North Bay's Olmsted Beach to become more accessible

  Upgrades at the park at Olmsted Beach include a new playground, a wheelchair accessible beach mat, and paved pathways and parking lots 1

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  Sudbury woman will run 100 continuous miles for a good cause

  A Sudbury woman has set her sights high for the Northern Cancer Foundation 1

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  As school year ends, educators already thinking about what next year will bring

  With the end of the school year just days away, educators in the Sudbury area are urging the Ford government to start planning for a safe return to in-person learning in September. 1

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  Rising food costs a major challenge for restaurant owners emerging from COVID-19 restrictions

  Food costs from suppliers have risen significantly in the last year, and for at least one restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie, it means tough decisions are coming.

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  Trudeau hopeful more border updates 'in coming weeks'

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians can soon expect more updates about the easing of travel restrictions should vaccinations continue to increase and COVID-19 case counts remain low. 16

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  Ontario meets vaccine targets to enter Step 3 weeks ahead of schedule

  Ontario has met the vaccination thresholds required to enter the third and final step of the economic reopening weeks ahead of schedule. 2

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  Sudden surge in COVID-19 patients forces North Bay hospital to cancel some surgeries

  A sudden increase in the number of people entering hospital because of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours has filled almost all available beds at North Bay Regional Health Centre.

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  North Bay Police ID woman who was discovered in Lake Nipissing

  The North Bay Police Service has identified a deceased woman who was discovered in Lake Nipissing on Sunday.

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  COVID-19 outbreak at North Bay Jail rises to 33 people, mostly inmates

  A total of 33 people at the North Bay Jail have tested positive for COVID-19 as of June 22, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said in a news release Tuesday.

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  Sudbury's architecture school now a fully accredited institution

  Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture is now a fully accredited school after the Canadian Architectural Certification Board granted the professional Master of Architecture Program ‘Initial Accreditation’ for a term commencing July 1.

• Sault police seize handgun, charge two people with firearm, drug offences
• Toronto man allegedly wielding knife made it to Premier Doug Ford's front door, source says 1
• Temiskaming teen accused of making threats on social media
• Teen killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo again denied parole 3
• Ontario reports fewer than 300 new COVID-19 cases, spike in deaths while citing data cleanup 17
• Two-thirds of Canadians say governments shouldn't lift all COVID-19 restrictions: poll 17
• 20 people charged, $61M worth of drugs seized in largest bust in Toronto police history 4
• North Bay police investigating after body found in Lake Nipissing
• CRA audits of ultra-wealthy Canadians yield zero prosecutions, convictions 1
• Local reaction in Sudbury to the Canadian government lifting travel restrictions 1
• Lumber prices starting to come back down to earth 1
• First-year students staying away from Laurentian University following insolvency crisis
• Southern Ontario man drowns in lake near Parry Sound
• A piece of First Nations history now on display at Science North 1
• Golf Marathon aims to raise funds to improve children’s health in the north 1
• Porcupine Health Unit reports two COVID-19 deaths, confirms spread of Delta variant
• In-person learning at Sudbury theatre camp returns 3
• Canada lifting restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers in early July 16
• National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of resilience: Mushkegowuk Grand Chief 3
• Trump Organization sues NYC after golf course contract cancelled in wake of U.S. Capitol attack 1
• Toronto toddler who died after breakfast at sleepover ate poisoned cereal: police 1
• North Bay man charged with attempted murder, assaulting police officer
• What you need to know about the federal government's ArriveCAN app 16
• North Bay man accused of child luring, making child sexual abuse material
• Ontarians encouraged to see mRNA shots as interchangeable as more 2nd doses open up 17
• Potential high-risk COVID-19 exposure at 'Morgan Beach' in Sudbury area
• Health Canada warns of shortage in euthanasia products for animals
• One person dead following collision on Highway 17
• Suspects sought after 3 children wounded in shooting at toddler's birthday party in Toronto 1
• All COVID-19 public health restrictions to be lifted in Sask. on July 11 11
• Ontario tips over threshold for moving to Step 2. What happens next? 17
• Four people in hospital after single-vehicle rollover in Powassan
• Timmins officials say newly paved runways at the airport have potential to attract Caribbean carriers 1
• North Bay brewery launches beer to help support city's LGBTQ2S+ community 1
• Northern Ont. dog airlifted to animal hospital for surgery following encounter with moose 1
• Sault vintage co-op market rebounding after lockdown 1