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Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds

Northern Ontario was disproportionately affected by the pandemic, according to the Northern Policy Institute.

Given how different life is in the north, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce's senior policy analyst, Cameron Grant, echoed calls from the NPI for more regional and data-based approaches to these situations in future emergencies. (File photo)

Sundridge Sunflower Festival returns

Close to 200 vendors were set up on Main Street in Sundridge for the Sunflower Festival.

Indigenous exhibit on display at North Bay Museum

Exhibit shows the expedition of Paul Commanda.

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SUDBURY AREA

Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds

Sixth Annual Camino Walk held in Sudbury Saturday

The Camino de Santiago is a famous religious walk in northern Spain that draws pilgrims from everywhere. However, here in northern Ontario, there is a Camino Walk that is designed just to get people outside and active. (Image from video)

Her Northern Voice festival takes place at Bell Park

The first ever Her Northern Voice festival is taking place at Bell Park showcasing female musicians in the north. (Molly Frommer/CTV News Northern Ontario)

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA

Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds

Indigenous youth attend hockey school with local legends in the Sault

Ted Nolan, former NHL Head Coach, and his two sons Brandon and Jordan are holding a hockey camp this weekend at the John Rhodes Community Centre. (Cory Nordstrom/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Arrests made related to recent rash of catalytic converter thefts, Sault OPP report

On June 30 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol duties on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake when they observed a known person walking along the sidewalk who was breaching prior release conditions. (File Photo)

TIMMINS AREA

Northerners were hit worse by the pandemic than rest of Ontario, study finds

13-year-old faces multiple assault charges

A 37-year-old man is in custody following a terrifying home invasion in Timmins on July 2 that left two residents injured – and only netted the thief some pocket change. (File)

Street basketball tournament returns to Timmins

Basketball has returned to the streets of Timmins, with the ‘Blacktop 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament’ taking over part of the city’s downtown Saturday. (Sergio Arangio/CTV Northern Ontario News)

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