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  Recent rash of crime has Capreol residents on alert

  A recent spike in crime in the Greater Sudbury community of Capreol has some questioning their safety. There have been several incidents in the last few days alone leading some to call for more patrols of the area. 2

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  'This is light-hearted and fun': Competition heats up in North Bay sign war

  Following in the footsteps of cities in southern Ontario, North Bay businesses are competing in a sign war by posting witty messages on their signs. 7

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  Brother and sister die after being hit by car in Vaughan, Ont. as teen driver faces upgraded charges

  A four-year-old boy and his 10-year-old sister have died in hospital after being struck by a car in a Vaughan, Ont. this weekend. 3

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  All adults in Ontario eligible to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments today

  Anyone 18 and older living in Ontario is eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting today. 33

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  Ontario woman who choked on screw in Tim Hortons iced coffee says she was only offered free lunch

  An Ontario woman who choked on a screw found in a Tim Hortons' iced coffee says the company's response to the incident has been a 'huge slap in the face.'

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  Canadian snowbird stuck with $5,488 water bill because her toilet leaked while she was away

  A Canadian snowbird who spends her winters in Florida said was shocked to find out the water bill for her Toronto home was $5,500 while she was away. 1

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  'Cave syndrome': Why some people may choose to stay home even after COVID-19 ends

  A new term, ‘cave syndrome’, is being used to describe people who plan to remain home even after COVID-19 restrictions end, but psychologists say it’s too broad and could lead to missed diagnoses of more serious mental health issues. 21

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  Loved ones of those injured following COVID-19 vaccine left in the dark about federal relief program

  The daughter of an Alberta woman who died from rare blood clots after a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is now left with few supports as details surrounding a promised federal vaccine injury compensation fund remain sparse. 2

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  Overnight and day camps most likely to reopen in Ontario this summer, taskforce says

  Members of a camping taskforce in talks with the Ontario government say they are 99 per cent certain that both day and overnight camps will reopen this summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 6

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  You can now buy a rapid COVID-19 test at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario

  One of Ontario’s biggest retail pharmacy chains will now offer rapid antigen COVID-19 tests across the province.

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  Timmins declares state of emergency as COVID cases, hospitalizations climb

  The City of Timmins declared a state of emergency Monday, and began offering vaccines to people ages 12 and older as the area tries to halt soaring COVID-19 infections.

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  Turcotte’s Chip Stand ready to open again in a new era

  Turcotte’s Chip Stand isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the owners of a 76-year-old Mattawa chip stand were devastated when they were forced to close because the old shack can't handle equipment needed to meet new fire code regulations. 2

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  'Suspicious' fire closes roadway at Midas building in North Bay

  For the second time in recent months, the Midas building in North Bay is on fire.

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  Another death linked to COVID-19 in Greater Sudbury

  Public Health Sudbury & Districts announced Monday someone has died from illness related to COVID-19.

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  Southern Ontario organizer of Sault anti-lockdown rally faces $10K fine, police say

  For the third straight weekend, Sault Ste. Marie Police attended Bellevue Park to monitor what officers deemed to be an illegal gathering. Officials said officers attempted to stop the latest incident before it began.

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  Greater Sudbury to write off more than $3M in parking fines, other provincial offences

  Greater Sudbury will consider writing off more than $3 million in defaulted provincial offences fines at their next meeting May 25.

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  Ontario to reopen outdoor recreational amenities 'on or before June 2'

  Health Minister Christine Elliott says that her government will reopen recreational amenities 'on or before June 2' when the current stay-at-home order is set to expire. 39

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  'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series

  When the Original Six rivals the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs open their first playoff meeting in 42 years after their last this week, Frank Mahovlich will simply be an interested observer.

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  Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort

  Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked with overseeing it. 57

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  14-year-old faces weapons charges after allegedly pulling a knife during Barrie fight

  A 14-year-old boy is facing weapons charges after an alleged fight injured a 15-year-old boy Saturday evening in Barrie. 1

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  Brother and sister die after being hit by car in Vaughan, Ont. as teen driver faces upgraded charges

  A four-year-old boy and his 10-year-old sister have died in hospital after being struck by a car in a Vaughan, Ont. this weekend. 3

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  Social media post leads to charges for North Bay man accused of vandalizing Vic Fedeli's office in April

  The North Bay Police Service has charged a man they believe is responsible for spray painting the constituency office Nipissing MPP Victor Fedeli.

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  Sudbury motorist charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 17

  A 20-year-old motorist from Greater Sudbury is facing stunt driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police pulled a vehicle over just after 11 p.m. on May 14.

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  Fewer than 2,200 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ontario for second straight day

  Ontario is reporting fewer than 2,200 new cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row. 38

• Man from Temiskaming Shores charged with child pornography offences
• Three bear cubs found wandering near Kenora, Ont. after mother was killed 1
• You can now buy a rapid COVID-19 test at Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Ontario
• Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 18+ a week ahead of schedule 7
• MNRF reports three new forest fires across the northeast
• Ontario summer camps 'opening up this year': Premier Ford 6
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins grocery store
• It could be weeks before Health Canada finalizes review of J&J doses: Dr. Sharma 6
• Thousands protest for the 'liberation of Palestine' in Montreal 4
• Statement: AP 'horrified' by Israeli attack on its office 28
• Israeli warplanes stage more heavy strikes across Gaza City 28
• Islamic nations slam Israel and each other's ties to it 28
• Vancouver police, mayor apologize for handcuffing of B.C.'s first Black Supreme Court justice 2
• Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks 24
• 29-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after 'altercation' in Sault Ste. Marie
• Sudbury’s outdoor market in now open for the season 1
• Algoma University to study Lake Superior in multi-university partnership 1
• Manitoulin OPP seek public assistance in hit-and-run investigation
• Timmins man charged following string of armed robberies
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Timmins off-site hospital facility
• Fatality on Frederick House River
• COVID crisis means people 18 and older now eligible for vaccines in Porcupine district 1
• Greyhound cuts will have ‘no impact on Ontario Northland' 1
• Lively grocery store wins national recognition 1
• Province to increase nursing student enrollment, but college officials say funding needed to support expansion
• Falcons return to nest at Sault International Bridge
• Sudbury seeing one of largest drops in housing affordability in Canada
• After false positive, Sault man questioning COVID testing and quarantine rules 1
• Outbreak declared at Iroquois Falls prison as more COVID-19 cases reported in Timmins area
• Sudbury company making moon dust for NASA
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at IAMGOLD mine project
• Canadians can look forward to small, outdoor summer gatherings if vaccine targets are met: officials 43
• Motorcycle driver killed in North Bay following collision with moose
• Downtown Sudbury demands solution to homeless people living in YMCA parking lot
• Suspect accused in prize scheme that cost a northern Ont. resident more than $5K 4
• Standalone northern medical school a waste of money, Lakehead says