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Shopify faces class action over severance offered to recently laid off staff

A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.

The art of apology and 13 words you shouldn't say after 'sorry'

Authors discuss their new book, 'Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies,' which aims to demystify the process of delivering honest apologies.
'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips

With the summer swimming season fast approaching, the Canada Safety Council is reminding people to be careful and take measures to prevent drowning, especially after three children died just days apart.

Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31

Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.
Venice authorities investigate after canal turns fluorescent green

Venetian authorities are investigating after a patch of fluorescent green water appeared in the famed Grand Canal on Sunday morning.

Running through middle age can keep brain healthy and neurons wired: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study.
Scientists identify polar cyclone swirling on mysterious Uranus

It is a world wrapped in mystery - the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus, seen up close just once nearly four decades ago by a passing NASA probe and still warily guarding its secrets.

Egypt unearths mummification workshops, tombs in ancient burial ground

Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said on Saturday, marking the latest in a string of discoveries that the country hopes can help revive its vital tourism industry.
Prediabetes: The younger you are, the higher the risk of dementia

People who develop prediabetes when they’re younger are likely to have a higher risk for dementia in later life, a new U.S. study has found.

People with Type 2 diabetes may benefit from exercising in the afternoon, study shows

People with Type 2 diabetes should exercise in the afternoon instead of the morning to manage their blood sugar, a new study has found.
Rare classic cars up for auction after huge 230-vehicle find
Company refuses to recall millions of airbag inflators after deaths in Canada and U.S.
B.C. passengers win compensation for cancelled Air Canada flight
How often should you wash your clothes? These are the top mistakes
Lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes conflict between leaders of Sudbury non-profit groups
See the moments after a passenger opened an exit door during flight in South Korea
Blue Jays: 813 per cent hike a 'miscommunication,' fan's season tickets will cost 140 per cent more
Scientists use AI to discover antibiotic for 'very difficult to treat' bacteria
These are the tips on how to research and select a reliable moving company, according to the BBB
Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case, trial date set for March primary season
The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use
Lawn painting and less flushing: How some Canadians are living greener lives
Deportation order over bogus college admission letter could set precedent: lawyers
Why do so many businesses fail? Researchers say it’s a matter of industry timing
'Felt like a slap': Family says man's tissue donation rejected on basis of sexual orientation
Passport redesign just the latest battle in the culture war over Canadian identity
Bird collides with roller coaster, explodes over Canada's Wonderland guests
What really happened during Prince Harry and Meghan's New York car chase?
Woman lost in Australian bush survives for 5 days with bottle of wine, box of juice
Vandals who cut down trees on Timmins trail could face fines of $100K

Northern Ontario Articles

9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway closed again

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting nine active wildfires in northeastern Ontario on Monday. 5
Ontario mayor wants to change 'O Canada' lyrics

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie hopes the city will support calling on the federal government to change the lyrics of “O Canada.” 2
State of emergency in northern Ontario lakeside community due to rising water levels

Mitch and Donna Bujold moved to their Nellie Lake lot in 2018 for the lakefront view and access to the water, but in recent weeks, it seems the lake has been keen on accessing their property too. 13
Police officer, school bus driver killed in violent crash north of Woodstock, Ont.

An Ontario Provincial Police officer and a school bus driver are dead after a violent crash north of Woodstsock Monday morning. 2
Complaints about ATVs on pedestrian trails in Timmins have police attention

Timmins police are ramping up enforcement after numerous complaints about ATVs being driven illegally on local pedestrian trails. 5
Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found

The body of a Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found following a desperate underwater search that lasted more than a day. 1
Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury

One person is in critical condition after hitting a moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on Friday night, police say. 2
Lone tenant in a $400-a-month apartment could hold up major Montreal condo project

Carla White is the only remaining tenant in her building, which is slated to be demolished to make room for a 176-unit condo project. But in order to move forward, the developer must reach an agreement with White -- and she says she won't leave until she's provided with a home that offers the long-term stability she needs to ensure she won't end up back on the streets.
BREAKING
Blue Jays pitcher 'truly sorry' for sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ video

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass said he is 'truly sorry' for sharing a controversial anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram. 4
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it

A raccoon in Maine was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it, state wildlife authorities said.
Total fire ban issued in Muskoka as fire danger rating is upgraded to extreme

The Muskoka Fire Chiefs have taken decisive action in response to the increasingly dry conditions by elevating the forest fire danger rating from high to extreme on Tuesday. 1
U.S. officer shoots at truck driver near N.B. border crossing

Traffic is back up and running through the border crossing between Woodstock, N.B., and Houlton, Maine, after a security scare Monday. 1
Priest charged in alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl on Manitoba First Nation

Manitoba RCMP have arrested a priest from a First Nation community who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, and believe there may be more victims.
Annual Gutsy Walk is happening on Sunday

'Together as one we walk to stop Crohn's and Colitis' is the theme of a fundraiser being held this Sunday in communities across Canada, including in northern Ontario. 3
Small plane crashes at North Bay airport, minor injuries

A small plane crashed at North Bay airport Monday and minor injuries are being reported. 4
Ontario abandons proposal to sever farmland lots in response to farmer opposition

Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a "catastrophic" impact on farmland and livestock operations. 36
Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River

Due to extremely dry conditions and nine active wildfires in northern Ontario, a fire ban is going into effect for Elliot Lake and Blind River at midnight on Tuesday. 4
Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know

There's a heightened risk of wildfires across the country during what has been one of the earliest fire seasons on record. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, here's where the risk is highest. 31
Giraffe at Calgary zoo died from a broken neck, investigation reveals

Officials with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have released more information about the death of Emara, a 12-year-old Masai giraffe, earlier this month.
6 cougars killed near Victoria after attacks on sheep farms

Conservation officers have captured and killed six cougars near Victoria this year in response to multiple predatory attacks on sheep farms. 2
Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police. 6
Quebec driver sentenced to 8 months after swerving to avoid ducks caused fatal collision

A Quebec driver who caused the death of another motorist when he swerved his truck to avoid hitting a family of ducks on the road has been sentenced to eight months in jail and a three-year driving ban. 1
Sudbury police say missing woman found in good health

A missing Sudbury woman has been found in good health after a massive search in the Valley East area last week, police say. 6
Sudbury police write stunt driving poem

Greater Sudbury Police Service turns to social media to remind the community not to be speeding on the road with a serious albeit light-hearted post. 1
Here are some travel tips from a former flight attendant, pilot 1
Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good 1
Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region 3
North Bay man charged, swung metal object at family on waterfront
Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase 4
Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs 4
'Sudbury Rocks' rocks the downtown core once more 6
Nova Scotia's modern 'gold rush' poses huge risk to climate, expert warns 1
Blais scores twice, Canada beats Germany 5-2 to win gold at men's hockey worlds
Few answers in northern medical school cyber attack 2
Multicultural Festival in Timmins welcomes new countries to the event 2
Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home 2
Community partner to bring health services to North Bay's Northern Pines facility for homeless individuals 2
Cadets in the Timmins Zone hold year end parade 1
Humanity at risk: AI pioneer urges federal government to regulate faster 1
Timmins hosts annual Khalsa Day Parade, welcomes future Sikh police officer 3
North Bay Police summer bike patrol program begins this week 1
Hundreds come out in Sudbury to help 'defeat depression' 1
StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada 1
Team Canada hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey engaged 1
GPS tracking bottles will monitor garbage levels in Georgian Bay 1
Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged
Ontario police reveal new development in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction investigation 34
Northern food producers ready to return to the big stage 1
Early snowmelt in Western mountains means drier summers, more wildfire risk: study 4
Jan. 6 rioters are raking in thousands in donations. Now the U.S. is coming after their haul 4
Man in critical condition after falling in Ramsey Lake 1
Timmins residents driven mad by speeding along rural detour route 1
Lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes conflict between leaders of Sudbury non-profit groups
Girls, 15 & 17, face charges after fight breaks out at Huntsville high school
Animal advocates call for alternatives to coyotes, foxes in Ontario dog training areas 2
Coast Guard's arctic marine unit prepares for northern journey in Parry Sound 1
Flood fears prompt Iroquois Falls to declare state of emergency
Sentence delayed for man charged in connection with a triple shooting in northern Ont. 2
Sudbury crews battle fire at family home in Azilda 1
4 people hospitalized trying to rescue cats in Oro-Medonte, Ont. shelter fire 2

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