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'Firearms' incident in North Bay actually involved an airsoft gun

A reported firearms incident Tuesday on Trout Lake Road actually involved an airsoft gun, North Bay police said Thursday.

Police reveal how fatal North Bay crash took place

Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that a fatal crash on Highway 63 in North Bay happened when a westbound SUV entered the eastbound lane.

Three Northern Ontario mayors confirm they won’t be seeing re-election

Three northern Ontario mayors – in North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Mattawa -- have confirmed they aren't seeking re-election in 2022.

"The health and well-being of our residents is our top priority and we will continue to work to ensure that measures are in place to maintain essential services during this pandemic,” said Mayor Al McDonald at a news conference regarding the plans of North Bay's Emergency Operations Control Group. March 27/2020 (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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Premier Doug Ford expected in Sudbury on Thursday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford attends a press briefing at the Queens Park Legislature in Toronto, on Friday October 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Accessory to Sudbury man's murder sentenced to house arrest and curfew

Devin Collin of Sudbury was found dead in a bush outside Wawa 12 days after being reported missing. (Greater Sudbury Police Service)

Bidding war ends in Ring of Fire takeover

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA

Accessory to Sudbury man's murder sentenced to house arrest and curfew

How a northern Ontario fly-in fishing business was able to expand

Glassy Bay Outfitters' float plane takes off in Elliot Lake. (Alana Pickrell/CTV Northern Ontario)

Sault city council to discuss plastics ban

A pair of Sault Ste. Marie city councillors are hoping to get their council colleagues to support a ban on single-use plastics. (Mike McDonald/CTV News)

TIMMINS AREA

Timmins police arrest four ATV drivers for trespassing, causing damage

Timmins police said a taser was used in the arrest of man who allegedly stole a cruiser.

Timmins councillor facing backlash amidst calls for budget transparency

Timmins City Councillor Joe Campbell. Oct. 27/21 (Sergio Arangio/CTV Northern Ontario)

Victim was beaten while sleeping at home, Kapuskasing police say

Ontario Provincial Police in Kapuskasing released security cam footage this week of a suspect responsible for an assault June 20 that took place while the victim was sleeping. (Supplied)

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NEW | 'Fridges, rain boots, shoes, toys': B.C. coast littered with debris believed to be from stricken cargo ship

A school group from Port Hardy, B.C., got a firsthand look Wednesday at how the recent loss of 109 shipping containers at sea may be affecting beaches on Vancouver Island.

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NEW | U.S. judge expected to decide today on jail time for ex-Canadian Forces reservist

Former Canadian Armed Forces reservist Patrik Mathews is expected to learn today how long he'll be behind bars in the United States. Mathews, 28, from Beausejour, Man., had already pleaded guilty to weapons charges related to his role in a white supremacist plot to touch off a U.S. race war.

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BREAKING | Stabbing at Winnipeg hospital, two other homicides are linked: police

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba RCMP say that an assault at a Winnipeg hospital and two homicides that occurred on Wednesday are all related.

Kyle Beach steps forward as victim in Blackhawks sex assault investigation

Kyle Beach, a former player in the Chicago Blackhawks farm system, has come forward as John Doe in the team’s sexual assault investigation. In an exclusive interview with TSN’s Rick Westhead, Beach identified himself as the first accuser of Brad Aldrich, the team’s video coach from 2008 to 2010.

Ontario government lifts capacity limits for organized events outdoors

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