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  Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

  A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows. 25

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  Two winning tickets sold for Tuesday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

  Two lucky lottery ticket holders in British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.

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  ‘Incompetent’ northern Ont. doctor loses his license to practise medicine

  A northern Ontario doctor has been stripped of his medical licence for conduct described as “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”

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  Elliot Lake suspect charged with starting bonfire – at someone else’s home

  Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake have charged one person with violating the fire ban following an incident June 6 on Bennett Drive.

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  Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Poor air quality is forecast to persist into the weekend across parts of Ontario, as plumes of wildfire smoke blanket the province and prompt school boards to limit outdoor activities. 12

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  3 people attacked by dog in Burlington, animal shot dead by police

  A dog has been shot dead by police after three people were attacked in Burlington Tuesday afternoon, police say. 2

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  Travellers from 13 more countries now eligible to visit Canada without a visa

  Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa. 7

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  Bank of Canada ends pause on hikes, raises policy rate by 25 basis points

  The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase since pausing hikes in January. 20

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  Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario

  Tent caterpillar infestations are a problem in northern Ontario every few summers and it looks like they could be returning this year. 6

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  Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total

  A 13-year-old male from Elliot Lake in northern Ontario has been charged with sexual assault again, bringing the total to 10, after another survivor came forward. 2

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  Emergency orders expanded in northeast Ont. due to forest fires, evacuation west of Sudbury

  While firefighters get more forest fires under control in northern Ontario, travel restrictions declared under an emergency order are being expanded in several communities, including immediate evacuation orders for an area west of Sudbury. 24

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  Sleep, don't scroll: Tips to avoid sleep procrastination

  Being a 'sleep procrastinator' might not only make you grumpy the next day, it can put your health at risk. A sleep expert shares tips for making sure bedtime is shut-eye time. 1

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  Art Gallery of Sudbury looks for support after thieves do $15K in damage

  The Art Gallery of Sudbury is looking for help from the community after two external air conditioning units were damaged by thieves, leading to a $15,000 repair bill. 1

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  Canadians want revenge on Bernardo, but that's not how prison works: ex-official

  One of the architects of the law that governs Canada's prison system says it's understandable people want revenge on convicted killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, but that's not what the prison system is designed for. 12

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  Widow whose husband was killed by speeding Ontario police officer told misconduct was 'not serious'

  A grieving widow whose husband was run over and killed by a speeding OPP officer can't believe the force told her it won't hold a public hearing into the case because it decided the misconduct was 'not serious.' 3

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  Barrie, Ont. man arrested in human trafficking investigation involving student

  A Barrie man faces charges in connection with a human trafficking investigation where police believe there could be more victims. 4

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  Toronto Blue Jays send struggling right-hander Alek Manoah down to minors

  The Toronto Blue Jays are sending right-hander Alek Manoah down to the minors after his latest disappointing start. 2

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  Pope Francis emerges from 3-hour abdominal surgery without complications

  Pope Francis underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

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  Sudbury students learn about Indigenous culture

  Elementary students from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board had a glimpse into First Nations culture Tuesday, taking part in a traditional powwow.

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  North Bay OPP charge dozens in crackdown on red-light violations

  Ontario Provincial Police laid 70 traffic charges in a four-day crackdown on drivers who ignore red lights in the North Bay area.

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  Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

  Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity. 10

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  Evacuation notice extended for residents as forest fire burns near Calabogie, Ont.

  Officials are asking people living around Centennial Lake to evacuate their homes as a forest fire burns in the area west of Calabogie, Ont. An evacuation order has been extended to Wednesday afternoon. 37

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  Prince Harry testifies the tabloids destroyed his childhood, but fails to recall specific stories

  Prince Harry entered a courtroom witness box Tuesday, swearing to tell the truth in testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping. 6

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  Phone scammers target seniors in North Bay, demand ‘bail’ money for loved ones

  Police in North Bay are warning the public about a telephone scam targeting older persons in which callers pose as police and demand payment for bail money to release a loved one from custody.

• Double fatal crash on highway north of Timmins
• Ontario could be at risk of energy shortfall this summer, report finds 2
• Sudbury police swear in second female deputy chief 4
• Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space 24
• Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why 1
• No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia 5
• Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban 11
• 48 active forest fires in northern Ontario, 31 in the northeast Sunday 11
• Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security 12
• Canadore College has plan to house more students in North Bay 4
• Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands 4
• Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified 2
• Sault police find wanted man with $25K in narcotics 5
• Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked
• Indigneous art decorates Manitoulin Island basketball court 1
• UPS strike looms in a world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time
• 'More relaxed lifestyle': This small northern town invites you to relocate 9
• Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA
• Pride events in Canada facing higher security costs, feds offer $1.5M 3
• Wind turbine blaze 'contained' north of Goderich, Ont. 2
• 'It's a continuous journey': North Bay woman does 50 km triathlon for survivors of gender-based violence 3
• Timmins Tigers cricket team hosts Mayor's Cup Tournament 2
• Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires 11
• Master glass blower holds exhibition at the Timmins Museum 1
• Sault doctor wins bronze medal in figure skating 3
• Apple unveils a US$3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality 2
• Fully accessible community garden in Sudbury 4
• Earth Festival returns as an in-person event in Sudbury 1
• North Bay men's shelter says more and more people need help 1
• Sudbury part of province-wide ‘Enough is Enough’ day of action 1
• Bike to Work Week kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie 1
• Highway 11 reopens between Kapuskasing and Hearst 1
• Sewing needles found at 2nd Bracebridge beach, prompting closure 1
• Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec 19
• Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes, pointing to possible quality-of-care issues: study
• Tenants displaced by downtown Sudbury fire receive support from the city 5