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North Bay upset to be left off task force created to focus on transportation needs in the region

North Bay’s deputy mayor is wondering why there is no one from the city on Northern Transportation Task Force.

Alzheimer Society finding people living with dementia have become more isolated due to pandemic

Alzheimer’s Society of Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts is helping clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related issues stay connected. Many have become isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions throughout the pandemic.

To keep busy, Rita Brousseau spends time with her family and also participates in activities at the Alzheimer’s Society’s health bistro twice a week for social interaction. Jan.23/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Northern Ont. woman living with ALS says PSW shortage is causing her life to 'deteriorate'

A West Nipissing woman living with ALS is speaking out about how the shortage of Personal Support Workers is impacted her life.

Jenny Begin says her quality of life deteriorates when personal support workers don’t show up to her home to assist with her care. Jan.22/22 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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SUDBURY AREA

Science North receives $500K to promote vaccinations, and not just COVID-19 shots

Science North in Sudbury is getting $500,000 in federal funding to promote vaccinations. The project is called 'Give Vaccines a Shot!' and it’s targeted at audiences of all ages. (Supplied)

Northern Ontario community has one of Canada's youngest mayors

There's a new young mayor in the region and at 22, he is of Canada's youngest. Frederic Diebel has been appointed to the vacant seat after the township's last mayor resigned. (Supplied)

Former Ledo Hotel could become housing for the homeless after redevelopment plan fails

In fall 2020, a group emerged proposing to rename the complex 'Le Ledo' and turn the building into a 150,000-square-foot office tower. (Supplied)

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA

Sault chamber of commerce wants reopening to happen sooner

A northern Ontario chamber of commerce is hoping for a more expedited reopening process in Ontario to help struggling businesses. (Christian D'Avino/CTV News)

Sault police charge man after attack at a dog park

Sault family looking forward to home ownership

The Aikens family is the fourteenth local family to move into a Habitat For Humanity home in the Soo. Jan.23/22 (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

TIMMINS AREA

Ontario's police watchdog investigating death in Chapleau

The headquarters for the Special Investigations Unit is seen here.

Timmins taking pro-active approach to addictions and homelessness

The City of Timmins has hired Meagan Baranyk, a social worker with front-line experience who will help coordinate community strategies in addressing issues experienced by vulnerable people. Jan.23/22 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Timmins farmer and plant-based store owner offer alternatives to high beef prices

With news of a number of factors affecting the availability and price of beef, Danny Farrell, a beef farmer in Timmins is suggesting you get to know your local farmers. Jan.22/22 (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Donors raise $3.7 million for truckers protesting vaccine mandate

Truck drivers protesting against the vaccine mandate at the border have raised more than $3.7 million from donors around the world but the fundraising platform GoFundMe has temporarily stopped organizers from using the money.

A trucker uses his phone before departing with a cross-country convoy destined for Ottawa to protest a federal vaccine mandate for truckers in Delta, B.C. on Sunday, January 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Paul Workman: An interview with the Taliban’s spokesman

The official spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan won’t be apologizing for the Canadian soldiers killed in Kandahar, Zabihullah Mujahid told CTV National News London Bureau Chief Paul Workman in Kabul, Afghanistan. 'They shouldn’t have come,' he said, in an exclusive interview.

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TRANSCRIPT | Taliban spokesperson addresses hunger, women's issues in exclusive interview

A spokesperson for the Taliban is adamant that reports circulating about widespread hunger and human rights violations against women in Afghanistan are not true and that the Taliban government is working to correct its perceived shortcomings on the international stage.

Canada suggests non-essential Canadians leave Ukraine

As other countries begin to withdraw embassy and diplomatic staff from Ukraine over heightened concerns of a Russian invasion, Canada is suggesting any non-essential Canadians should leave.

Global Affairs Canada hit by 'cyber incident' same day warning about Russia was issued

Canada's foreign affairs department experienced a 'cyber incident' last week that is still under investigation and has left the organization without access to some 'internet-based services,' the federal government has confirmed. The 'incident' was discovered the same day the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued a bulletin warning about Russian state-sponsored cyber threat activity amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine.