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  Victim shot and killed in Kirkland Lake, police search for homicide suspects

  One person has been killed in Kirkland Lake following a shooting Thursday evening on Second Street East. 1

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  Water advisory in effect for Kagawong

  A water advisory is in effect for Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. Public Health Sudbury and Districts say a loss of water pressure created conditions that has compromised the safety of the community's drinking water.

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  Already displaced by fire, Sudbury woman victim of attempted break-in at hotel

  A tenant displaced in the downtown Sudbury fire last month said her hotel is denying her request to move her room to a centralized location following an attempted break-in. 1

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  Protestors in Timmins oppose location of homeless shelter

  About 40 people who say they've been impacted by an increase in crime since the Living Space homeless shelter moved into their neighbourhood have taken their messages to the street. 1

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  Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

  An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox. 3

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  Forest fires could force Temiskaming Hospital to cancel more surgeries

  Poor air quality in Temiskaming Shores forced the hospital to cancel all surgeries Friday, and depending on the forest fire situation, it may have to cancel more procedures scheduled Monday. 2

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  3 kids from Muskoka area found after OPP issued public appeal

  Provincial police with the Bracebridge detachment say a 15-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl, and seven-year-old girl who were reported missing have been found safe. 1

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  Forest fires mean no Canada Day fireworks in Timmins

  Canada Day celebrations in Timmins will not include a fireworks display this year, the city announced Friday. 1

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  Northern Ont. wildfire update, highway closure expanded

  The number of active wildfires in northern Ontario has grown, but more of them are under control as the fight continues. Here is what you need to know. 18

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  Impaired driver crashed into a residence, Sault police say

  A 26-year-old suspect has been charged following an incident in Sault Ste. Marie this week on Parliament Street.

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  Sault-based publisher launches first book

  A new publishing company in Sault Ste. Marie is hoping its first book takes flight. 1

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  Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason

  The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived. 14

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  Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

  A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban. 17

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  Donald Trump stored, showed off and refused to return classified documents, indictment says

  Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed Friday that alleges that he described a Pentagon 'plan of attack' and shared a classified map related to a military operation. 45

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  2-year-old girl dead after going missing near Canmore, Alta., campground

  A two-year-old girl who went missing from Canmore's Bow River Campground on Thursday afternoon has died.

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  Sudbury to appoint new integrity commissioner

  Greater Sudbury, which has kept its integrity commissioner busy since he took office in 2019, is set to hire a new person for the job effective next month. 5

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  Body of Calgary worker, buried in trench, recovered

  Investigations are ongoing after a man, working on a sewer line in northwest Calgary, died after he was buried in a trench. 1

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  Air Canada walks back compensation denials after thousands delayed due to tech issues

  Air Canada says it made a mistake in rejecting some compensation claims from the thousands of travellers affected by delayed flights due to computer malfunctions.

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  Drinking water advisory issued for parts of Greater Sudbury

  A drop in water pressure because of a broken watermain prompted Public Health Sudbury & Districts to issue a drinking water advisory Thursday afternoon.

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  Pedestrian seriously hurt following collision with vehicle in Sudbury

  One person is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision Thursday morning in Sudbury.

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  Poor air quality forces cancellation of surgeries at Temiskaming Hospital

  The Temiskaming Hospital says poor air quality caused by forest fires has led to the cancellation of all surgeries and obstetrical procedures scheduled for Friday. 1

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  Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

  There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun. 1

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  Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

  An official recommendation to wear a mask to protect yourself from wildfire smoke is being echoed by health experts as plumes of smoke make their way across parts of Canada, causing poor air quality. 27

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  Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

  Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw. 4

• Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors 2
• Speakeasy offers unique nightlife experience in Sudbury 1
• Freeland's budget bill passes House after Poilievre pledges to block it 7
• Bernardo's prison transfer 'slap in the face' for victims' families, Tori Stafford's father says 14
• Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed 46
• More details released on Laurentian U’s plan to sell land worth $53.5M to the province
• Collision closes Hwy. 17 in Iron Bridge
• Station Mall owners in the Sault quiet about their future plans 1
• Two winning tickets sold for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
• Toronto woman 'horrified' after losing $95,000 to romance scam 2
• Sault building owner fined $95K for fire code violations
• ‘Incompetent’ northern Ont. doctor loses his license to practise medicine
• Northern Ont. communities evacuating due to spreading wildfires 17
• Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality 1
• Number of Ontario forest fires doubled compared to same time last year 4
• Elliot Lake suspect charged with starting bonfire – at someone else’s home
• Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54 46
• Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins 1
• Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario 6
• After decades in business, Sault butcher wants to pass on his legacy 1
• As financial crisis ends, Laurentian resumes giving out bursaries, scholarships 1
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities 27
• 3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police 2
• Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa 7
• Bank of Canada ends pause on hikes, raises policy rate by 25 basis points 26
• Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total 2
• Emergency orders expanded in northeast Ont. due to forest fires, evacuation west of Sudbury 45
• Sleep, don't scroll: Tips to avoid sleep procrastination 1
• Art Gallery of Sudbury looks for support after thieves do $15K in damage 1