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North Bay armed robbery suspect arrested

A 26-year-old from London, Ont., accused of armed robbery involving a firearm in North Bay on July 26 has been arrested in southern Ontario, police say.

During the arrest, officers found a loaded Glock 9mm handgun inside a satchel being worn by the accused. (Provided)

Near North Crime Stoppers sees record number of tips

As of July Near North Crime Stoppers has received more than 500 tips has leading to 15 or more arrests.

Officials from Near North Crime Stoppers say over the past couple years the organization has received a record number of tips. (Jamie McKee/CTV Northern Ontario News)

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

At a charity golf tournament and gala raising money for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, former Ontario Premier Mike Harris addressed the staffing crisis in hospitals and fears of privatizing health care.

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SUDBURY AREA

Sudbury man $1M richer after LOTTO 6/49 win

James Armstrong of Sudbury is $1 million richer after winning a Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the July 27 LOTTO 6/49 draw. (Provided)

Ramsey Lake residents concerned by nearby encampment

An encampment is setup in the bush off Ramsey Lake Road, on city property. The bylaw department confirmed it has received several complaints about the encampment. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Some daycares in Sudbury are moving ahead with $10 a day childcare

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA

Sault Ste. Marie council approves Mill Market move

The relocation of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mill Market has received final approval from city council. In an 8-3 vote, council accepted a recommendation from administration to accept a tender of over $2.9 million. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Sault grandmother upset with Ontario's new autism program

Alina Cameron, vice president of research for the Ontario Autism Coalition, tells CTV the province's autism program has a number of shortfalls. (Photo Supplied)

Lock tours return to Canadian side of Sault Ste. Marie

There's a new presence on the waterfront in Sault Ste. Marie. The "Miss Marie" is now offering tours of the St. Marys River and the Soo Locks. (Mike McDonald/CTV News Northern Ontario)

TIMMINS AREA

Northern Ont. MPP begs province to stop the closure remote community's only health care option

The Municipality of Gogama has been working with volunteers and The Venture Centre since 1994 on improvement projects around the area. (Alana Pickrell/CTV News)

Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris on health care privatization debate

New stratospheric balloon experiments launched in Timmins

Stratospheric balloons being launched in Timmins. Aug. 17/22 (Sergio Arangio/CTV Northern Ontario)

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The owner of a historic church in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood is evicting a group with ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation planning to purchase the property this fall, in an apparent dispute over unpaid rent for the facility.

A person sits on the stairs outside a decommissioned church, Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Ottawa. An Ottawa-based group with suspected ties to the 'Freedom Convoy' says it has been threatened with eviction and is ready to take its cause to court in an attempt to set up headquarters in the country's capital. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Vatican shelves sexual assault probe into Cardinal Marc Ouellet

There is not enough evidence to open a formal church investigation into sexual assault allegations against a prominent Quebec cardinal, Pope Francis declared Thursday. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, an adviser to the Pope, has been accused of sexual misconduct in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this week in Quebec Superior Court.