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  New non-invasive tool detects early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

  Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva. 1

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  Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life

  'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.

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  3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

  Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.

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  North Bay monitoring creek after transport fire involving pool chemicals

  The City of North Bay is monitoring chlorine levels in Chippewa Creek after fire run-off water from the transport fire entered storm sewers. 3

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  Animal owners reminded to not leave dogs in the car

  Dog owners are being reminded by the humane society and police to not leave their dogs in vehicles as temperatures rise. 2

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  Fire ban declared in northern Ontario

  An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight. 100

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  Blind River emergency room temporary closure averted

  A planned closure due to doctor shortage in Blind River on Friday has been avoided, the North Shore Health Network says. 14

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  Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

  Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

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  RBC resolves technical issues with online, mobile banking

  The Royal Bank of Canada has resolved a technical issue that temporarily impacted online and mobile banking.

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  Anti-fraud centre warns of rising trend in romance/investment scams

  The public is warned to be cautious with their hearts and wallets amid a surge in romance/investment scams. 4

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  Auto giants speak at Sudbury's 2nd annual BEV conference

  Honda and General Motors were two of the big keynote speakers on Thursday as the BEV Indepth: Mines to Mobility conference resumed at Cambrian College in Sudbury. 8

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  Northern College signs deal with Timmins to rent downtown office space

  Northern College will soon operate a storefront location in downtown Timmins. 8

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  'Mortifying': Toronto woman says restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food

  A Toronto woman says she was shamed for the size of her order at a sushi restaurant north of the city in a scathing review posted to social media that’s been viewed more than 1.4 million times. 2

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  Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds

  A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access. 4

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  Northern Ont. town on the brink of evacuation as out-of-control wildfire grows

  Forest fires in northern Ontario are on the rise, with the largest in the region shutting down a critical highway for the people of Hornepayne for a bit and bringing the community to the brink of evacuation. 7

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  Sudbury students enjoy francophone concert

  The hot weather didn't dispel the energy at Sudbury's Bell Park on Thursday, as more than 1,000 students of two different school boards gathered for a francophone concert. 4

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  Two drivers stopped for speeding in northern Ont., one at 154 km/h

  A 31-year-old was clocked doing 154 km/h on Highway 11 in North Bay and a commercial driver travelling 125 km/h on Highway 17 in Kenora on Wednesday. 5

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  Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference

  The second annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) conference is under way at Cambrian College in Sudbury. 7

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  Climate change and El Nino's return will impact Canada's weather. Here's how

  Forecasters warn an upcoming weather pattern known for warm temperatures could bring droughts, floods and even tropical storms to Canada. 2

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  Firefighters from U.S., South Africa to battle Canada's 'unprecedented' fires

  More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days as the country battles an unprecedented wildfire season that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes so far this year. 38

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  Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

  The federal government is proclaiming a National Day Against Gun Violence, to be held annually on the first Friday of June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and representatives of the Toronto Raptors basketball team are set to discuss the plans today at an event in Toronto. 3

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  Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for one more year

  Ontario is renewing funding that helps rural and northern hospitals bolster emergency room staffing through the summer, but says the program will end after this year. 10

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  Some human scents increase attacks from mosquitos

  A wet start to spring followed by hot, dry temperatures means it has been the perfect storm for mosquitos to make a rapid return to our region. 4

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  What you need to know about Ontario's summer weather forecast

  Ontarians could be looking at a 'love it or leave it' kind of summer this year with below normal temperatures forecast, The Weather Network says. 1

• These are the worst roads in northern Ontario 2023 4
• 4 women, 1 man charged in Ontario human trafficking case involving 13 victims 1
• Ontario charges Marineland over care of its black bears 2
• What you may not have known about bladder cancer
• Main artery in North Bay reopened after trailer fire 3
• 'We are stuck here': Saskatoon woman says she can't sell home due to nearby shelter 3
• OMA releases progress report on its prescription for primary care 5
• State of emergency in northern Ontario lakeside community due to rising water levels 13
• 9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway closed again 6
• 'Home on native land:' A new push to change O Canada's lyrics 5
• Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found 1
• Personality changes, confusion could be key signs your liver is failing
• Fire ban issued for Greater Sudbury, Killarney 5
• Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury 2
• Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it
• Complaints about ATVs on pedestrian trails in Timmins have police attention 5
• Total fire ban issued in Muskoka as fire danger rating is upgraded to extreme 2
• Sudbury, Ont. featured in new Jane Goodall movie playing at IMAX 3
• Annual Gutsy Walk is happening on Sunday 4
• Small plane crashes at North Bay airport, minor injuries 4
• Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River 4
• Sudbury police write stunt driving poem 1
• Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good 1
• North Bay man charged, swung metal object at family on waterfront
• Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase 4
• Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs 4
• Few answers in northern medical school cyber attack 2
• Multicultural Festival in Timmins welcomes new countries to the event 2
• Can't afford your mortgage? Here's what you need to know before you sell your home 2
• Community partner to bring health services to North Bay's Northern Pines facility for homeless individuals 2
• Cadets in the Timmins Zone hold year end parade 1
• Timmins hosts annual Khalsa Day Parade, welcomes future Sikh police officer 3
• GPS tracking bottles will monitor garbage levels in Georgian Bay 1
• Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged
• Northern food producers ready to return to the big stage 1
• Timmins residents driven mad by speeding along rural detour route 1