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  '24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45

  Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series '24' and providing the voice for Tess in the video game 'The Last of Us' has died. She was 45.

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  U.S. mom convicted of killing her infant twins

  A Missouri mother who reported that her infant twins were stillborn has been convicted of manslaughter. Maya Caston, 28, was convicted of second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangerment.

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  Driver receives 24 traffic tickets in less than 24 hours

  A southern Ontario driver operating a commercial motor vehicle based in Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with 24 Highway Traffic Act offences in a 24-hour period before the vehicle was removed from service in northern Ontario.

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  Police investigating arson on Manitoulin Island

  Police on Manitoulin Island are investigating a suspected arson on Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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  Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64

  Lisa Loring, best known as the first actress to play Wednesday Addams in the original 'The Addams Family' sitcom, has died at the age of 64.

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  Annual survey shows how northern colleges are performing

  The latest results of Colleges Ontario’s annual survey, looking at 2020-2021 graduates, have been released. It looks at graduation and employment rates, as well as graduate and employer satisfaction, allowing schools to gauge how they are doing and highlighting where improvement is needed. 5

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  23 vehicles towed, dozens of tickets issued as rally marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa

  OPS and Ottawa Bylaw officers issued 192 parking tickets and 67 Provincial Offences Notices in downtown Ottawa this weekend, as people gathered marked the one-year anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy'. 2

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  One of Canada's 'most wanted' arrested in Mexico for alleged pimping and sexual offences

  A Laval, Que. man considered one of Canada's most wanted criminals has been arrested in Mexico on allegations of pimping and serious sexual offences. A Canada-wide warrant was for Blake Charbonneau's arrest last year, with a reward of up to $50,000 offered last year for information that could lead to his capture. 1

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  NDP to call for emergency debate in House of Commons over private health care

  Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will call on the House of Commons to hold an emergency debate on the privatization of health care. 30

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  What would it mean if WHO declares the COVID-19 global emergency over?

  Monday could mark a major milestone in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the World Health Organization stands poised to decide whether or not to declare an end to the global public health emergency. 4

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  Greater Sudbury apartment fire leaves one in hospital, 30 displaced

  An apartment fire in Greater Sudbury Saturday evening has left one man in critical condition and displaced 30 residents. 1

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  Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

  Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning. 21

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  Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing war in Ukraine

  A Russian teenager must wear an ankle bracelet while she is under house arrest after she was charged over social media posts that authorities say discredit the Russian army and justify terrorism.

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  'COVID is not done,' Canadian infectious disease expert says ahead of WHO announcement

  While RSV and flu cases steadily decline in Canada, the World Health Organization is set to announce on Monday whether it still considers COVID-19 a global health emergency, but one infectious disease specialist says we still need to keep an eye on the coronavirus. 4

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  W5 EXCLUSIVE

  Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland

  W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. 5

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  Soon-to-be Ontario NDP leader Marit Styles visits Timmins

  Soon-to-be Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles visited Timmins Saturday to speak with media and supporters about her plans to support northern communities at Queens Park. 2

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  'Armed and dangerous' suspect may still be in North Bay, police say

  Police in North Bay and Rama continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating an 'armed and dangerous' suspect, who may still be in the North Bay.

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  Mississauga-based dermatologist awarded Sault Ste. Marie's Medal of Merit for 2022

  Since the 80's one Mississauga-based dermatologist has been visiting the Sault to care for locals and share his wealth of knowledge with area medical professionals. 1

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  Protests planned this weekend in North Bay to mark the anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Northern supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ mark the anniversary of last winter's demonstrations across Canada by holding a gathering of their own this weekend in North Bay. 1

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  Extreme cold alerts issued for northern Ontario

  Environment Canada is issuing an extreme cold alert Saturday for much of northern Ontario as temperatures are expected to drop below -40°C with the wind chill overnight in the region. 2

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  Saving Laurentian University's green space

  More than 50 people came out on Saturday for a walk, organized by the Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury through the Laurentian University 'green space.' The 200 hectare piece of land has been a concern for many, given the questions around the university's financial stability and debts. 3

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  Custom clothing company from the Sault gets a new ultramodern piece of equipment with help from the province

  A Sault Ste. Marie based custom printing and embroidery business was able to buy a half-million dollar piece of equipment thanks to an investment from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

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  Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed

  The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly build affordable housing across the country, but delays in construction suggest many of the projects approved for funding are missing their deadlines.

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  State-of-the-art healthcare complex officially coming to Moosonee

  A project decades in the making is taking a major step forward in providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the James and Hudson Bay area. 1

• North Bay, Ont., woman was discriminated against when she was fired, tribunal rules
• CRA head says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to review all ineligible pandemic payments
• Timmins police say stunt driving suspect threatened them with bear spray
• Sudbury woman killed when snowmobile goes through ice 5
• North Bay city councillor wants city to switch to a ward system 1
• Ukrainian newcomers experience Sudbury hockey game for the first time 1
• Pressure of sports can lead to mental health challenges 1
• Sault launches parking survey to determine usage, parking habits and needs 1
• Six charged, $20K in drugs seized in Iroquois Falls bust 3
• Helping northern youth resolve and manage conflict 1
• Water main break reduces section of Great Northern Road to one land
• Show goes on for North Bay theatre despite not having a home 3
• Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run on Highway 17 1
• Progress being made in Eagle's Nest mine in Ring of Fire 2
• North Bay family’s Dominican trip in limbo due to passport delay 1
• Clients may have received used needles, Sudbury, Ont., harm reduction group says 1
• Busy Sault intersection could be getting a makeover 1
• Levack residents voice snow removal concerns 1
• Sault Ste. Marie company fined $60K after worker fell 28 feet inside a furnace
• SPC Nickel signs deal with Vale to consolidate, develop Sudbury-area nickel-copper deposits
• Northern leaders push for action on health care, housing at ROMA conference 1
• Former North Bay Battalion coach/GM takes over in Erie
• Timmins Fire Department sends bunker gear to Ukraine 1
• Moosonee celebrating ground breaking on new health care centre 4
• Manitoulin man charged with murder in fatal shooting last year 4
• Push is on to raise $19M for new Wiikwemkoong long-term care home 4
• 'Time to part ways' Levack woman says after ongoing city snow removal problems 1
• Sault woman charged with impaired driving, drove into fatal crash scene 1
• West Nipissing man charged in local school threats
• Sudbury artist uses his work as mental health therapy 1
• 22 Wing/CFB North Bay supports military members struggling with mental health 1
• Sudbury man charged with 13 B&Es was first arrested in Timmins
• Saying 'thank you' to emergency responders in Sudbury 1
• Approach to mental health has evolved, Timmins police say 1
• New study finds Special Olympic athletes suffer less often from depression 1
• Judge rejects Thorneloe’s effort to revive $9.8M claim against Laurentian