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  Northern students compete at FIRST Robotics competition in Sudbury

  Students from five schools mostly in northeastern Ontario competed in a robotics challenge after designing and building their own robot over the past three months. 4

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  Sudbury Wacky Wings owner ‘heartbroken’ restaurant being expropriated, vows to reopen

  While he’s a big supporter of what the city has planned for downtown, the owner of Wacky Wings on Shaughnessy Street says he and his staff are “heartbroken” they are being forced out of their location. 1

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  What's Ontario's winter forecast this year? Here's what you need to know

  Winter is coming, but what will that look like in Ontario? Well, El Niño could bring on a milder season than usual this year. 2

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  Walmart Canada investing $1 billion in modernization, 'store of the future'

  Walmart Canada says it will invest nearly $1 billion this fiscal year on a slew of projects meant to modernize the retail giant's Canadian footprint.

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  Bonnie Crombie wins Ontario Liberal leadership after 3 rounds of voting

  Ontario Liberals have selected Bonnie Crombie, a three-term big city mayor and former MP who boasts that she gets under the skin of Premier Doug Ford, as their next leader to go head to head with the premier in the next provincial election. 3

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  With Canada set to reimpose cap on working hours, international students worry about paying for tuition, living expenses

  Canada is set to reimpose the cap on the number of hours that international students can work off campus. But with heightened cost-of-living concerns in Canada, many international students say they're not sure how they'll be able to afford their tuition and living expenses if they can't work full-time. 3

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  Sault students go ‘Beyond the Game’ in Esports tournament

  Organizers of an Esports tournament at St. Mary's College in Sault Ste. Marie are hoping it will show students how they might go about turning their gaming interest into a career. 3

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  Vale says power line construction will briefly close MR55 in Sudbury

  Vale said this week that the construction of a high-voltage power line will briefly close MR 55 in Sudbury next week.

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  French River Food Bank gets a boost

  The hungry in the Municipality of French River are getting some extra help thanks to some help from Global Medic Canada. 4

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  Program offers grants aimed at promoting development on Sudbury industrial lands

  Greater Sudbury has launched an employment land community improvement plan (CIP) as a way to stimulate growth and attract new development on industrial lands.

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  North Bay session highlights need for compassion for people living on street

  A recent information session on homelessness in North Bay found that compassion can go a long way toward helping someone on the streets. 7

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  Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada

  Health Canada has called the opioid crisis one of the most serious public health threats in recent history, and an addictions specialist says everyone can play a part in helping reduce the death toll. All it takes is access to naloxone, a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose. 5

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  U.S. assassination attempt charges 'confirm' Trudeau's claims about India had 'real substance,' former national security advisers say

  The indictment of an Indian national for the attempted assassination of a Sikh separatist and dual U.S.-Canadian national 'validates' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that the Indian government may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen as having 'real substance,' according to two of Canada's former national security advisers. 41

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  The 75th annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon was a shining success

  The 75th annual CTV Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon continued its northern tradition Saturday. 14

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  One dead, one in hospital after vehicle crashes into Lake Ontario

  A man is dead and another is in hospital after a vehicle crashed into Lake Ontario early on Saturday morning.

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  OPP investigates deadly assault at Orillia long-term care facility

  Provincial police are investigating the death of a resident at a long-term care facility in Orillia.

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  Search for runaway kangaroo in Ontario continues

  The search continues for the kangaroo that is hopping around somewhere in Ontario after it escaped zoo handlers from a transport truck Thursday night. 7

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  Canadian couple told new car cannot be insured in U.S. after moving to Florida

  A couple from Montreal who recently moved to Florida fear they may have to sell their newly purchased vehicle after Toyota refused to provide them a compliance letter, a policy by some manufacturing companies that has seen owners unable to import their cars into the United States. 5

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  Police in Brockville, Ont. search for shooting, home invasion suspects

  Brockville police are looking for suspects after a home invasion and a report of gunshots Friday night.

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  7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines and a tsunami warning is issued

  A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the cost of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao and Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning.

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  Four revelations from book 'Endgame' that are sure to upset the Royal Family

  Royal commentator Afua Hagan on five revelations in a new book that's sure to send shockwaves through the Royal Family's ranks. 2

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  Sudbury's emergency food bank sees outpouring of support after break-in

  Sudbury's emergency food bank has seen an outpouring of support from the community after it was broken into last weekend. 1

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  Suspect in triple stabbing in Sudbury charged with attempted murder

  A 34-year-old suspect is in custody is facing attempted murder and other charges after three people received serious but not life-threatening injuries in a stabbing attack late Thursday morning in Sudbury. 4

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  Investigation focused on where Sault murderer got his weapons, police chief says

  The chief of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is assuring the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing into the Oct. 23 mass shooting in the city. 1

• More salmonella-contaminated fruits pulled amid outbreak: Here's what was recalled in Canada this week
• Israeli offensive shifts to crowded southern Gaza, driving up death toll despite evacuation orders 24
• 'Big, dark canvas of despair': Rick Hansen speaks on how his mindset changed after being paralyzed
• Efforts to catch kangaroo that escaped from Ontario zoo to resume tomorrow 8
• Heavy police presence in New Liskeard
• Hunter fined $7K for shooting moose on the roadway 11
• Suspect charged with 4 counts of second-degree murder in Winnipeg mass shooting 2
• Hwy. 144 reopens in Sudbury following collision
• Ottawa family doctor denied permanent residency over marital status, age 2
• Sudbury had the right to fire workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine, arbitrator rules 1
• U.S. House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history 8
• 26 men arrested in 'large-scale' child pornography investigation in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick
• Final day for employees at Domtar pulp mill in Espanola, Ont. 4
• NHL veteran Perry apologizes for 'inappropriate' behaviour, says he is seeking help 3
• Northern Ont. police seize brick of cocaine, cash during traffic stop 2
• Ontario real estate law update with open bidding option enters into force 20
• Suspect driving company vehicle in northern Ont. was impaired, asleep and had suspended licence 2
• How to watch the 2023 CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon 10
• Northern Ont. porch pirate charged with stealing mail 2
• Jaw-dropping video shows collapse at Coquitlam, B.C., construction site 1
• Suspect arrested in Morocco could be behind Ontario bomb threats, OPP says 6
• Man who committed four murders in the Sault found with rifle, revolver, police say 22
• Infectious disease rates rising, Algoma health unit warns 2
• Don Martin: With Trudeau resignation fever rising, a Conservative nightmare appears 5
• Claims of toxic workplace at CSIS absolutely 'devastating': PM says 1
• Sudbury commemorates 80th anniversary of first McIntyre Powder use 3
• Sudbury bike patrol officer takes down accused downtown drug dealer 4
• Timmins considers building major events centre with ice pads, pool 3
• Alberta, Quebec suspects driving stolen vehicles arrested in northern Ont. 6
• Sudbury senior killed in Hwy. 69 crash Tuesday 14
• Building owner in the Sault fined $140K for fire code violations 3
• Liberals and NDP tied in ballot support, Conservatives 19 points ahead: Nanos 11
• Sudbury pickup truck driver involved in head-on crash was impaired, police say 11
• Third suspect charged in Sagamok First Nation homicide 2
• Police recover stolen rifles in northwestern Ont. 3
• Years in the works, Canada's new 988 suicide crisis line is now available 5