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  One person killed in Highway 11 crash near Matheson

  One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 north of Matheson on Wednesday night, police say. 4

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  Woman blows 4x legal alcohol limit after crashing into car in school parking lot

  A Tottenham woman faces impaired driving charges for allegedly blowing four times over the legal limit after crashing into a vehicle in a school parking lot.

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  Cemetery running out of room, Sudbury OKs $4M expansion

  With a waitlist in place for some burial services, Greater Sudbury has approved a $4 million expansion of the Civic Memorial Mausoleum. 5

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  Family sues OPP, others, for more than $2M after woman dies in Sudbury, Ont., jail

  The family of a woman who died by suicide in November 2020 while incarcerated at the Sudbury Jail is suing police and other officials for more than $2 million.

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  Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner

  A Toronto woman said she received a free air purifier as an online promotion, but also signed up for a $7,000 vacuum cleaner in the process. 1

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  Ontario's summer forecast has been revealed. What to expect from June to September

  The Farmers' Almanac has released its 2023 summer forecast, and, according to the long-range forecaster, Ontario could be in for some 'hot and soggy' summer months.

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  Northern Ont. police find driver unconscious at the wheel, motor running

  Ontario Provincial Police responding to a different call March 17 discovered a driver slumped over the wheel in a running parked car on Main Street in the Town of Thessalon.

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  Largest recorded Alberta earthquake not natural, from oilsands wastewater: study

  The largest recorded earthquake in Alberta's history was not a natural event, but most likely caused by disposal of oilsands wastewater, new research has concluded.

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  Hwy. 17 fully reopen between Wawa, White River

  Highway 17 has fully reopened following a collision between Wawa and White River, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday evening. 2

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  WeightWatchers appears set to close dozens of Canadian locations Sunday

  WW International appears set to close dozens of its roughly 118 WeightWatchers locations across Canada on March 26 in what may be part of a restructuring strategy.

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  Liver disease rates soaring in Canada

  New statistics show that more and more Canadians are dealing with some form of liver disease throughout their life. 1

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  Sudbury police charge 3 with attempted murder in downtown robbery

  Three people have been charged in a violent downtown Sudbury robbery that left a 39-year-old man with serious injuries on Tuesday night, police say. 9

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  Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source

  A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. 1

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  An abundance of job options at Northern College career fair

  Northern College said it hopes the Ontario government will consider funding its trade programs -- this after being left out of a $224 million funding announcement for skilled trade centres. 1

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  Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus, denies interference allegations

  Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the subject of allegations involving interference by China in Canadian affairs. 37

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  Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada needs a 'Conservative renaissance'

  Canada needs a 'Conservative renaissance,' former prime minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday, but he cautioned that Pierre Poilievre should wait until an election before telling Canadians how he might run the country. 1

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  Sault Ste. Marie prepares for organic waste collection

  In response to a mandate from the province, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is preparing to implement organic waste collection by a 2025 deadline. 1

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  Canada broke a population growth record in 2022: StatCan

  Canada's population grew by more than one million over the course of one calendar year, breaking previous records, a new Statistics Canada report says. 3

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  How to deal with residential school denialism

  Sean Carleton, an assistant professor of history and Indigenous studies, has two speaking engagements at Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University this week dealing with sensitive topics. 6

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  Crossing guards recognized in North Bay on appreciation day

  Wednesday marks Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, a day to thank crossing guards who make sure children cross the street safely. 1

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  Northern Ontario NDP wants safer highways

  Temiskaming Cochrane MPP John Vanthof and Thunder Bay MPP Lise Vauegois are calling on the provincial government to strengthen transport truck driver regulations. 1

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  Sudbury organization launches awareness campaign

  A Sudbury non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with developmental disabilities launched an awareness campaign Wednesday. 1

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  'Suspicious' fire at Gravenhurst Wharf causes $750,000 damage

  Gravenhurst firefighters were called to the Gravenhurst Wharf area at approximately 4 a.m. Wednesday.

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  Sault police seize guns, ammunition, drugs, suspect charged

  The Sault Police Service uncovered a cache of weapons and ammunition Tuesday when the executed a search warrant at a residence on Walters Street.

• Doug Ford sports new look after miscommunication with barber at Walmart 1
• 6 people rescued after boat capsized on Georgian Bay
• Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed
• 2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them 1
• One taken to hospital after North Bay duplex fire 2
• 'Cheap quality': Ontario woman says dresses she ordered online look completely different in real life 1
• Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand 3
• Calgary doctor performs spine surgery on conscious patient 1
• Meals on Wheels in Sudbury raises awareness of community impact, need for volunteers 1
• Vacant buildings in downtown Sudbury could become residential units 1
• New online portal helping people deal with chronic pain 1
• North Bay police board approves 2023 budget, includes a 10% increase 3
• Sault police bringing back auxiliary unit 1
• Sudbury police looking for transport truck hit by SUV in MR80 crash 4
• Timmins residents share painful stories on day to eliminate racism 1
• Sault Ste. Marie joins others, will ban TikTok on city devices 1
• Carson Briere, son of Flyers GM Danny, charged for pushing wheelchair down stairs 1
• Sudbury murder trial to resume Thursday morning
• Northern Ontario police seize $35K in drugs during traffic stop
• Man charged after indecent act at a North Bay trail 3
• Another southern Ont. snowmobiler dies in crash on a northern trail 7
• Sudbury police say vehicle was travelling 170 km/h in 80 km/h zone
• Timmins police to offer cash incentives to new recruits 1
• What happens if you mistakenly get a larger tax refund? 2
• Mixed response to northern Ontario racism survey 1
• Rare bobcat sighting in Sault Ste. Marie's east end 6
• Retired Sturgeon Falls couple wins scratch ticket's top prize 4
• Cochrane couple charged, $50K narcotics seized in raid 3
• Elliot Lake cancels drag race event, cites lack of interest, economic losses 1
• Francophone musician in North Bay celebrates as his song reaches No. 1 across Canada 2
• Northern Ont. teen lands 1st acting gig in new Canadian series 7
• Woman suing Tim Hortons for $500K after hot tea spill left her 'disfigured' 1
• Northern Ont. woman celebrating 105 years of life as Canadians are living longer 1
• Sault chamber keeping close eye on upcoming provincial budget 1
• New Timmins restaurant offers authentic Lebanese cuisine 1
• Northern Ont. woman rises to No. 5 in the world in extreme winter sport