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  Northern woman shares her love of quilting across the north

  Since 1996, Carla Alexiuk has been increasing the quilting population in northern Ontario by providing workshops, knowledge and her passion for the hobby.

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  Ottawa announces $2M for electric battery innovation in Sudbury

  It was a multi-million dollar day in Sudbury as the federal government provided a huge funding boost for electric vehicle innovation.

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  Patient gets violent at Sault hospital, throws oxygen tanks

  A patient became violent at Sault Area Hospital over the weekend, throwing oxygen tanks while in the emergency department.

• Assembly of First Nations delegates reject resolution calling for chief's suspension
• North Bay's Rotary Club supports First Nations children
• Cancelled flights have northern Ont. hospital risking ER closure
• Jane Goodall to attend planting of 10 millionth tree in Sudbury
• Tall ship anchoring in the Sault later this month
• Manitoulin driver charged in collision that killed passenger
• CN strike to end early Tuesday after union agrees to binding arbitration
• Markham-based company buys Station Mall in the Sault
• This is how long Air Canada says travellers now need between connecting flights

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  Here is the current number of active COVID-19 cases in Northeastern Ontario

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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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  Northern Ontario reaction to vaccine travel requirement ending

  

  Sudbury nurse should have received religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccine, arbitrator rules
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  Ontario health professionals plead for continued masking mandates in high-risk settings

  

  Vaccine interest remains high in Sudbury district
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  New data says physician burnout doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

  

  Greater Sudbury lifts state of emergency order
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  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
• Sudbury's COVID-19 deaths doubled since the start of 2022
• COVID-19 outbreak at Monteith Correctional Complex
• Free COVID-19 tests available at various stores in Sudbury
• North Bay-area family on edge as pandemic delays transplant surgery for two years
• Timmins hospital says designated visitors allowed to return, some elective surgeries to resume
• Two people in the Sault charged under Reopening Ontario Act, face $10K fine
• Staff who didn't comply with vaccine policy won't get jobs back: North Bay hospital CEO
• Northern Ont. family fighting to say final goodbyes to loved one at care home
• HSN researchers mark one year of detecting COVID-19 in northern wastewater

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  U.S. coach makes dramatic rescue of artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez at worlds
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  'He is a very dangerous man': Victim’s family speaks out after high risk offender released from prison
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  Liberal-NDP agreement changed political dynamics on Parliament Hill
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  ER doctor offers tips on how to stay out of the hospital this summer
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  New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city
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  These are the most expensive Canadian cities to rent a home

CTV National News

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  Brown campaign accuses Conservative party of acting in favour of Poilievre after disqualification from leadership race
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  Parents of boy, 2, among dead at Fourth of July parade shooting
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  Despite fears of arrest, some Russians refuse to halt war protests

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Ottawa

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  NEW THIS MORNING

  Electric scooters roll out in Ottawa today
• Ottawa police investigating shooting with injuries in south end
• Waiting 22 days for luggage to arrive

Barrie

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  Simcoe County hospital turns to virtual physicians to help tackle staffing shortages
• Barrie police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
• Temporary parking lots close in Orillia upsetting downtown business owners

Toronto

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  'It's not America': Fox Sports host roasted for comments about Toronto
• These Ontario cities and towns are now paying people to visit
• Toronto changes 'clean-shave' masking policy after Sikh advocacy group lodges complaint

Montreal

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  Two young ER doctors quit Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96
• COVID-19 outbreaks lead to temporary closure of at least 3 Quebec sleepaway camps
• Ottawa urged to protect Montreal airport lands amid monarch butterfly debate

London

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  Victim of fatal crash near Exeter, Ont. identified
• Chatham man facing first degree murder charge following woman's death
• Children’s Museum one of ten projects to receive federal funding

Vancouver

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  Amanda Todd case: 'Pornographic' Facebook image reported to police, high school friend testifies
• Mayor makes last-minute proposal for renter protections in Vancouver's 30-year plan
• AFN delegates vote overwhelmingly in support of embattled national chief

Calgary

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  Calgary council approves $87B climate strategy
• Alberta to extend $50/month electricity rebate program until December: source
• Sundre man found dead at McDonald's, coworker charged with first-degree murder

Saskatoon

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  Vehicle swallowed as water main break floods Saskatoon intersection
• Tornado warning issued for area near Kindersley, Sask.
• Sask. epidemiologist says Moe's lack of knowledge on COVID-19 booster schedule 'bewildering'

Vancouver Island

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  Cyclist rushed to hospital after being struck by truck in downtown Victoria
• 3 police remain in hospital, 1 in ICU, following Saanich bank shooting
• Lost Victoria cat found in Nanaimo months later

Edmonton

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  'We're all really shaken up': Father recounts reuniting with missing daughter as U.S. man is charged
• Motorcyclist seriously injured in south Edmonton crash: police
• Tornado warnings ended for Coronation region

Winnipeg

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  'Please break the silence': Family of Winnipeg man missing since January 2021 pleads for information
• New Omicron sub-variant is in Manitoba, province says
• As gas prices soar, mini motos are growing in popularity

Canada

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  Court martial planned for soldier who criticized vaccine mandate, led march to Ottawa
• Tamara Lich breached conditions by appearing with fellow convoy leader: Crown
• 3 police remain in hospital, 1 in ICU, following Saanich bank shooting

Entertainment

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  Heard seeks to throw out verdict in Depp defamation trial
• Adele says she was 'shell of a person' after cancelling Vegas residency
• Teenagers are dressing up in suits to watch the latest Minions movie

World

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  Parents of boy, 2, among dead at Fourth of July parade shooting
• Despite fears of arrest, some Russians refuse to halt war protests
• U.K.'s Boris Johnson fights to stay in power after top ministers quit

Health

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  Cancelled flights have northern Ont. hospital risking ER closure
• N.B. woman shocked at four-year wait time to see dermatologist
• 3 new cases of monkeypox identified in Alberta

Politics

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  Canada is the first country to ratify Finland and Sweden's accession to join NATO
• Assembly of First Nations delegates reject resolution calling for chief's suspension
• Revised CAF dress code allows for face tattoos, long hair and beards

Autos

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  Lewis Hamilton backs environmental protests, but not their methods as protestors invade British GP track
• B.C. judge dismisses realtor's claim dealership misled him about Ford Mustang
• Tesla's second quarter sales drop amid supply chain, pandemic problems