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  Driver receives 24 traffic tickets in less than 24 hours

  A southern Ontario driver operating a commercial motor vehicle based in Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with 24 Highway Traffic Act offences in a 24-hour period before the vehicle was removed from service in northern Ontario.

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  '24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45

  Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series '24' and providing the voice for Tess in the video game 'The Last of Us' has died. She was 45.

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  U.S. mom convicted of killing her infant twins

  A Missouri mother who reported that her infant twins were stillborn has been convicted of manslaughter. Maya Caston, 28, was convicted of second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangerment.

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• Annual survey shows how northern colleges are performing
• Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64
• 23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa
• NDP to call for emergency debate in House of Commons over private health care
• What would it mean if WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over?
• One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences
• Greater Sudbury apartment fire leaves one in hospital, 30 displaced
• Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

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• Sudbury businesses brace for return of COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
• 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

Northern COVID-19 articles

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  One of North Bay’s top doctors tells northerners to mask-up

  

  COVID-19 outbreak declared at long-term care home in Elliot Lake
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  Algoma Public Health warns of increased risk of COVID-19 in the area

  

  Updated bivalent COVID-19 booster rolling out in northern Ont.
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  Ontario court sides with child on vaccination stance

  

  Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds
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  Timmins Chamber of Commerce offers free rapid antigen screening kits for COVID-19

  

  Heavy rains spark special weather statement for Sudbury, North Bay, Manitoulin
• Northerners weigh in on getting fourth COVID-19 shot
• Northern Ontario reaction to vaccine travel requirement ending
• Sudbury nurse should have received religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccine, arbitrator rules
• Ontario health professionals plead for continued masking mandates in high-risk settings
• Vaccine interest remains high in Sudbury district
• New data says physician burnout doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
• Greater Sudbury lifts state of emergency order
• Algoma health, school officials prepare for dropping mask mandates
• Sault Ste. Marie wastewater sampling shows Omicron at its peak
• Timmins fitness centre will continue to require proof of vaccination
• North Bay’s top doc supports easing of COVID-19 restrictions
• Timmins business community reacts to province lifting pandemic health rules

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Ottawa

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  Red flag flying on Rideau Canal Skateway forces festival to cancel event
• Power outage partially shuts down O-Train service Sunday evening
• Cold start to the week in Ottawa

Barrie

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  Winter squalls and advisories spread across Central Ontario
• Police seek witnesses to fatal car crash in the Blue Mountains
• Construction for affordable housing begins in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Toronto

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  Truck rollover, diesel spill blocking highway access to Toronto Pearson Airport
• 'She told the truth:' Hazel McCallion’s children mourn her death but celebrate her life
• Top doctor declares extreme cold weather alert in Toronto

Montreal

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  Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet set to retire after overseeing Vatican's bishops' office
• Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price family looking to move, sell home
• Six-year-old dies after incident at Quebec ski resort

London

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  Fatal house fire in London
• 'Precedent setting case': Southwestern Ontario judge rules homeless encampment can stay in park
• 'Police all over my yard': Neighbours recount 13-hour Woodstock, Ont. standoff

Vancouver

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  Dozens of animals killed in fire at Surrey exotic animal rescue
• Orthopaedic surgeries down 25% in B.C. public hospitals as private sector picks up slack
• B.C. couple says they were scammed by 'professional' wedding photographer who used stock images as portfolio

Calgary

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  Foothills Fieldhouse discussion returning to Calgary City Hall
• The day the beer cooler fried: Craft brewer closes due to suddenly exploding suds
• Warmer conditions return to Calgary following frigid weekend

Saskatoon

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  Inmate who died in custody in Saskatoon had a history of self harm: Court records
• 'It was so soft': Wildlife festival excites and educates visitors of all ages
• Saskatoon indoor track meet draws international stars

Vancouver Island

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  UVic prof's 'Geographies of Surfing' course teaches students on the beach
• Downtown road closures planned for Victoria Chinese New Year parade
• Victoria nurse reprimanded for drinking on the job, encouraging others to do so

Edmonton

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  Alberta landowners fear repeat of orphan well crisis as renewable energy booms
• Community town hall to focus on future of Hwy 16A and Range Road 20 intersection
• Ukraine needs more weapons, more quickly: Zelenskyy

Winnipeg

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  Frigid cold and extreme wind chills being felt across much of Manitoba
• Jennifer Jones returns to Canadian women's curling championship in Manitoba colours
• Extreme cold prompts school, bus cancellations in Manitoba

Canada

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  Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet set to retire after overseeing Vatican's bishops' office
• Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded
• Funeral for former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley to be held today

Entertainment

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  Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64
• 'Avatar 2' tops box office for 7th weekend
• Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness

World

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  Australia mining company sorry for losing radioactive device
• Virginia school where 6-year-old shot teacher reopens with increased security
• Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in Pakistan

Health

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  'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement
• What would it mean if WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over?
• Russian embassy says North Korea lifted lockdown in capital

Politics

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  Parliamentarians return to House of Commons facing rocky economic year
• NDP to call for emergency debate in House of Commons over private health care
• Federal departments failed to spend $38B on promised programs, services last year

Autos

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  Automakers Renault, Nissan to make cross-shareholdings equal
• Canadian Hyundai vehicles unaffected by theft issue in the U.S., company says
• Some U.S. auto insurers are refusing to cover some Hyundai and Kia models