Northern Ontario News Articles

Northern Ontario Articles

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  Footprints in fresh snow lead officers to a suspect: Timmins Police

  Timmins Police officials say freshly fallen snow helped officers locate a suspect after an armed robbery early Sunday morning.

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  Hackathon in Sudbury brings bright minds together

  Over 40 participants have been working for 42 hours straight this weekend in Sudbury figuring out computer solutions.

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  Breaking bread with Timmins MPP fuels new ideas, new initiatives

  Timmins MPP Gilles Bisson hosted his annual New Year’s breakfast buffet at Paroisse Norte Dame de la Paix in Timmins, yesterday morning.

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  Community Living North Bay celebrates massive milestone with family fun day

  A not-for profit in North Bay is celebrating 65 years of helping people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

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  Major snowfall blankets much of northeastern Ontario

  Much of Northeastern Ontario is under a snowfall warning from Environment Canada.

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  A heartfelt goodbye to three children killed in Sudbury car crash

  For many it was a sad day in Sudbury as people gathered to say goodbye to three children who lost their lives in a car crash New Year’s morning. 1

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  Ontario ticket takes Friday night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

  A single winning ticket was sold in Ontario for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.

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  Ottawa sending help to Newfoundland following historic snowstorm

  The federal government is sending help to Newfoundland after the province was hammered with a historic snowfall that buried homes and triggered a state of emergency in St. John’s. 21

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  Prince Harry, Meghan will no longer use 'royal highness' titles

  Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their 'royal highness' titles or receive public funds for royal duties, Buckingham Palace announced Saturday. 16

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  'Simpsons' actor Hank Azaria will no longer voice Apu

  ‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice the character Apu amid ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged racial stereotyping of the character.

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  This is how an Edmonton woman stays warm without a home

  On days of extreme cold, when most Edmontonians would choose to stay indoors and snuggle up with a blanket or a hot drink, Leanna and Arthur find a busy intersection. 1

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  Dozens in North Bay turn out for Women's March

  A few dozen advocates braved the frigid temperatures in North Bay as part of the 4th annual global march for women’s rights.

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  Ice cold fun melts the hearts of Timmins families

  The Timmins Community Park Association hosted its first free family event of 2020 in Hollinger Park on Saturday Jan.18.

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  Snowfall warning in effect for much of northeastern Ontario

  Environment Canada issues a snowfall warning as a winter storm makes its way into northeastern Ontario. 1

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  Government suspends deportation of woman living in Canada for 18 years without status

  Less than 24 hours before her flight, a 30-year-old woman, who was brought to Toronto as a little girl, has had her deportation to France suspended after her lawyers say Canada’s immigration minister intervened. 1

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  Newfoundland blizzard as seen from space

  The frigid winter storm blasting through eastern Canada can be seen from space covering much of Newfoundland in a photo captured by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 11

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  As Starbucks expands in Sudbury, local coffee shop operators band together

  Starbucks is suddenly expanding and will have six locations in Sudbury by next summer, but locally-owned coffee shops don’t feel threatened and have formed a new alliance to support one another.

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  Driver arrested after fleeing crash scene in downtown Sudbury

  Sudbury police say they have arrested the driver that fled a downtown crash scene on foot. 1

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  Mobile home destroyed by fire after attempting to thaw frozen pipes

  As frigid temperatures cause a Sudbury area mobile home's pipes to freeze, an alleged attempt to thaw them goes horribly wrong.

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  Northern Ontario on board with Viking's plans to cruise Great Lakes

  Viking Cruise lines, a company known for its luxurious European river cruises, now plans to bring some of that opulence to the Great Lakes by expanding to northern Ontario.

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  Sudbury man devoted to keeping outdoor rinks active for youth

  As the City of Greater Sudbury actively seeks new volunteers to manage its outdoor rinks, it is thankful to dedicated volunteers, like Thomas Gunn. 1

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  Sudbury Women's Centre hopes many will say 'yes' to donating the prom dress

  Prom and graduation season may be months away, but the Sudbury Women’s Centre is putting out the call for formal dress donations to assist those who may not be able to purchase their own.

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  Community rallies around Cochrane hockey family after son seriously injured in crash

  The community of Cochrane is stepping up to support the family in charge of the town’s junior hockey team, after their son was seriously injured in a vehicle collision in the Greater Toronto Area.

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  How two Sudbury brothers are honouring their father's race track dreams

  The Northern Drag Racing Outlaws are donating funds from an upcoming race to area veterans.

• Strong show of support at candlelight vigil for grieving Sudbury mother who lost her three children in a tragic crash 1
• January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 1
• Posts about $100 bills, zip ties left by sex traffickers believed to be a hoax: police
• 'Lock it or lose it': Ice shack theft prompts warning from police
• New North Bay community centre to cost roughly $30 million
• High school hockey teams host cancer fundraiser in memory of former player
• Crafted comforts for rescued animals of the Australian wildfires 1
• Aliens and adventurers get their 'geek' on at Sudbury Graphic-Con
• Closing arguments underway in Sudbury hate trial 1
• Extreme cold weather alert issued for Greater Sudbury
• 'I gave them everything': Woman out $20K after call-display spoofing scam 2
• Dentist charged more than $5,000 for ice cream while on vacation 2
• Sudbury woman wins big with lottery add-on
• Woman faces deportation 18 years after arriving to Canada as a child 1
• 'It was the most traumatic thing I’ve ever gone through' Sudbury artist works through grief after losing newborn 5
• Parents caught between work and kids on snow days have the right to stay home in B.C.: expert 1
• 100-year-old bookshop overwhelmed with orders after 'tumbleweed' tweet 2
• Wolf puppies play fetch too, scientists find
• Women more attracted to bearded men, unless they're squeamish about hair-borne bugs: study
• Witnesses say driver fled on foot after overnight downtown Sudbury crash 1
• Preliminary hearing underway for man accused in triple stabbing
• First drug bust of 2020 in Timmins nets $36,000 in street drugs
• Suspect caught on camera during Timmins home invasion
• North Bay man charged after crash with school bus
• Exploring a new way of living with co-housing 1
• Vale and United Steelworkers make big donation to local United Way
• Sudbury sexual assault and assault trial drawing to a close
• Morale remains high among education workers as next strike announced 5
• Garson house fire causes approximately $100K damage
• Manitoba woman, 24, dead days after getting sick with the flu: husband 1
• Funeral and candlelight vigil planned for three Sudbury children killed in crash 1
• Rotating strikes to continue until agreement is reached: union 2
• Grandson of late OPP officer donates memorabilia to police museum 1
• Anishinabek chiefs learning more about a new governance agreement 1
• New date set for court trial involving former Sudbury reporter
• Two arrested in Sault Ste. Marie homicide
• Former Sudbury track and field coach on trial for sexual assault
• Coniston residents upset after light display stolen 1
• Skilled trades programs getting attention at Sudbury's Cambrian College 1
• Mini Pop Kids tour coming to northern Ontario 1
• Baby racing at the Sudbury Five half time show
• 'Fat bike' enthusiasts hit the trails to beat the blues
• Storm takes down iconic lighthouse on Georgian Bay 1
• OPP say the Amber Alert system was a success in 2019 1
• It's not your average Home Ec project: Students sew to help Australia's animals 1
• Driver charged in fatal North Bay area crash from last Oct.
• Crown seeking dangerous offender designation after Sudbury man pleads guilty in stabbing 1
• Copper Cliff Company fined after critical injury to worker
• One man dead after snowmobile collision in Wahnapitae
• Sault Police investigating first homicide of 2020
• Child luring investigation leads to arrest of two men involving same young girl: police
• Queen agrees to 'transition' for Harry and Meghan, part-time move to Canada 31
• 'One Million Moms' group slams Burger King for using 'the d-word' in ad
• Flu leaves a 4-year-old girl blind in Iowa 1
• Power restored after outage near Sudbury airport
• Student who feared for life in speeding Uber furious company first offered her $5 voucher 1