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  MNRF reports three new forest fires across the northeast

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting several new active forest fires in the northeast region including two in Greater Sudbury and one in the Parry Sound area.

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  It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma

  It could be weeks before Health Canada is able to say for sure whether the first delivery of 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses can be used due to the ongoing quality control review, according to the agency's chief medical adviser.

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  Thousands protest for the 'liberation of Palestine' in Montreal

  Thousands of people in Montreal waved Palestinian flags, drove through the streets and gathered in front of Israel's consulate general in Westmount in support of Palestine in wake of the growing violence between Israel and Hamas.

• Statement: AP 'horrified' by Israeli attack on its office
• Israeli strikes kill 42, topple buildings in Gaza City
• Islamic nations slam Israel and each other's ties to it
• Vancouver police, mayor apologize for handcuffing of B.C.'s first Black Supreme Court justice
• Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks
• 29-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after 'altercation' in Sault Ste. Marie
• Sudbury’s outdoor market in now open for the season
• Algoma University to study Lake Superior in multi-university partnership
• Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in hit-and-run investigation

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• Timmins health official explains concerns around school-related COVID-19 reporting
• Sudbury school bus cancellations continue fifth week in a row
• Another week of cancellations for 14 Sudbury school bus routes
• Sault school board looking to hire adults to be supply teachers even with no teaching certificate

Northern COVID-19 articles

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  COVID crisis means people 18 and older now eligible for vaccines in Porcupine district

  

  After false positive, Sault man questioning COVID testing and quarantine rules
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  Outbreak declared at Iroquois Falls prison as more COVID-19 cases reported in Timmins area

  

  COVID-19 outbreak declared at IAMGOLD mine project
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  Health unit in Timmins reports 20 new COVID-19 cases Friday

  

  Timmins health unit reports 16 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
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  'It caused a lot of concern': northern Ont. pharmacist reacts to AstraZeneca suspension

  

  Interest high in the north as province ramps up rapid COVID-19 testing for Ontario's businesses
• EACOM in Timmins shuts down after four employees test positive for COVID-19
• Timmins health unit reports 29 more COVID cases Wednesday; now 123 new cases in the last week
• Hundreds take part in Sudbury's first drive-thru vaccine clinic
• COVID-19 spread continues in Timmins area with 13 new cases Monday, 33 reported over the weekend
• Police say organizers of anti-lockdown rallies in the Sault face $10K fines
• Vaccinations in Algoma behind province, still on track to meet targets
• Rapid COVID testing kits coming to businesses across northern Ontario
• Timmins health unit reports 13 more COVID cases Friday, making 42 new cases in three days
• Sudbury's hospital taking in more COVID patients from southern Ontario
• COVID-19 surge continues in Timmins area: 14 new cases reported Thursday
• Homeless people coming to Sudbury present challenges
• 'We need you to step up': medical officer of health asks everyone in Timmins to do more to fight spread of COVID-19

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  Got your COVID-19 vaccine? This Quebec company will pay employees up to $2,500
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  B.C. brewery unveils sneaky Green Screen IPA designed to disappear in video calls
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  What happens when divorced parents disagree on child COVID-19 vaccinations?
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  Kids behind bars: Runaway goats on B.C. highway 'taken into police custody'
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  Mother of victim speaks out after video of attack spreads on social media
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  Students choosing fifth year 'victory lap' of high school as pandemic interrupts learning

CTV National News

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  BREAKING

  Ontario reports fewer than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, another 30 deaths
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  Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes
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  Kobe Bryant inducted posthumously into Basketball Hall of Fame
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  Canada's vaccine rollout operation won't miss a beat with new military leader: expert

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  Can Ontario really have a 'two dose summer'?

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Ottawa

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  More than half of all eligible adults in Ottawa have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
• Ontario reports 74 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, among fewer than 2,200 province-wide
• These groups are eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Ottawa the week of May 17

Barrie

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  Multiple people in Collingwood taken into custody following armed robbery near Belwood Lake
• Ontario reports fewer than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, another 30 deaths
• It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma

Toronto

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  Ontario not building mass screening tool to detect B.1.617 COVID-19 variant; 45 cases now confirmed
• Toronto police investigating after body found in parking lot
• COVID-19 cases in Ontario remain below 3,000 for sixth consecutive day

Montreal

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  Quebec adds two deaths due to COVID-19, lowest increase since September
• Thousands protest for the 'liberation of Palestine' in Montreal
• 75 people picked up over $135,000 in fines for an illegal gathering and other offences in Quebec

London

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  'I don't think it's fair'; Boat launch equality questioned by Norfolk County Marinas
• Bayfield downtown 'reconstruction' expected to begin spring 2022
• 20-year-old man dies in motorcycle crash, Friday

Vancouver

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  Okanagan bar owner defends her mannequin-breast beer taps amid online controversy
• RCMP bolster gang units in bid to stem surge in public executions
• UBC professor who went missing on Salt Spring Island has been found dead, say RCMP

Calgary

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  Calgary police seek help to find missing 17-year-old
• Calgary mayoral candidate arrested for attending illegal public gathering
• 2 men taken to hospital following incident at Calgary dog park

Saskatoon

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  Police traffic unit catch driver 'take a puff' while in vehicle
• Israeli strikes kill 42, topple buildings in Gaza City
• Sask. RCMP officer charged with murder 'indirectly' led city police to victim’s body

Vancouver Island

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  Drugs, cash, fake gun seized from 18-year-old in Campbell River, RCMP say
• More protests ahead of Greater Victoria school budget vote
• Police issue reminder after 3 dogs found in hot cars in Victoria

Edmonton

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  COVID-19 in Alberta: 1,195 new cases reported as infections and hospitalizations start to decline
• 'What we’re witnessing… is genocide': Edmontonians rally in support of Palestinians
• Rifle found after man arrested at LRT station, charges pending

Winnipeg

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  ‘Roughing it out’: Food trucks struggle with lack of events
• Israeli strikes kill 42, topple buildings in Gaza City
• 27 more Manitoba schools switching to remote learning

Canada

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  BREAKING

  Ontario reports fewer than 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, another 30 deaths
• Families want visitor rules relaxed in highly vaccinated Ontario long-term care homes
• UBC professor who went missing on Salt Spring Island has been found dead, say RCMP

Entertainment

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  Kardashians reveal mystery behind Nori's Black Book
• Janet Jackson's ensembles from 'Scream' video sold for $125K
• Eurovision makes COVID-lite return in the Netherlands

World

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  Israeli strikes kill 42, topple buildings in Gaza City
• Islamic nations slam Israel and each other's ties to it
• Severe cyclone heading toward southern India; 4 dead

Health

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  Dementia, Alzheimer's most common comorbidities associated with COVID-19 deaths: StatCan
• What we know about Cuba's homegrown vaccine campaign
• Talking on Zoom could help older people stave off dementia, U.K. study says

Politics

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  It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma
• Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin no longer leading vaccine campaign pending military investigation
• Emails reveal close communication between government, transport regulator on refunds

Autos

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  Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations
• Don't fill plastic bags with gas, U.S. safety agency warns
• New Ford models can get over-the-internet software updates