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South River gallery features sound art display

An art gallery in South River, south of North Bay, is taking a different approach to everyday sounds.

Rhythm of bluegrass music takes over River Valley campground this summer

Bluegrass music is the key to success for a River Valley campground.

Canada Day means something different for everyone.

For Ukrainians who were able to flee from Russia's invasion into the country, Canada has become a safe haven.

Ukrainians Mariia Lysak, her daughter, Alisa, her brother, Viacheslav Borovyk, and his wife, Dariia Dr yhailo are celebrating their first Canada Day in North Bay. (Eric Taschner CTV Northern Ontario)

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SUDBURY AREA

Affordable housing complex to open next summer in Sudbury

The land located next to the water tower downtown will be the site of a new permanent affordable housing complex that will consist of 38 one-bedroom apartments.

Keep an eye out for Ontario's turtles, who are hitting the road for mating season

Love is in the air for Ontario's turtle population and a group called the Turtle Guardians says they've been busy dealing with the influx. (Ian Campbell/CTV News)

Sudbury, Ont., pharmacy worker wrote $1.5M in fake fentanyl prescriptions

A former employee at the Rexall Pharmacy located on Bancroft Drive in Sudbury pleaded guilty Monday to writing fake fentanyl prescriptions worth more than $1.5 million. (File)

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA

Canada’s oldest naval vessel visits the Sault

Crowds showed up by the thousands to view Canada’s oldest and longest serving naval vessel. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Steel City NerdCon returns to Sault Ste. Marie

Enthusiastic crowds gathered for Steel City NerdCon. (Mike McDonald CTV News Northern Ontario)

Disabled athlete attempting to cross Lake Superior

A Toronto man is getting set to become the first disabled athlete to cross Lake Superior on a paddleboard. Mike Shoreman, who made a stop in Sault Ste. Marie Friday, has already crossed Lake Erie, and most recently crossed Lake Huron. (Mike McDonald CTV News Northern Ontario)

TIMMINS AREA

Contractor sues Timmins gold miner for $7.4M

Gowest Gold Ltd. in Timmins announced Monday it is being sued by North Bay-based Cementation Canada Inc. for $7.4 million. (Supplied)

Timmins physicians react to new study findings that poorer Canadians endure more opioid harm than wealthier ones

A pharmacy professor at the University of Waterloo suggests safe injection sites should be located in geographic areas where people need them more. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Newmont Porcupine opens spectacular lookout point of mining pit and city to public

The Licop family of Timmins was amazed by what they saw when they got to the top of the berm of Newmont Porcupine's Hollinger open pit mine on Saturday, after Newmont Porcupine opened the lookout area to the public on Friday. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News Northern Ontario)

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