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  Over 200 firearms seized in weapons investigation: Waterloo Regional Police

  According to police, during a traffic stop in Waterloo, officers noticed firearms and ammunition inside the vehicle. 1

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  Snow has returned to northeastern Ont.

  As fall quickly approaches, leaves have begun to change colours and temperatures have started to dip in northeastern Ontario – perhaps starting to bring unwelcome wintry weather. 4

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  Canadian drivers enjoying unusual low gas prices for time of year

  Drivers across the country are keeping more money in their pockets after filling up a tank of gas.

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  Bloc Quebecois ready to extract gains for Quebec in exchange for supporting Liberals

  The Bloc Québécois says its ready to wheel and deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party for support during confidence votes now that the Liberal government's confidence and supply agreement with the NDP has ended.

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  Albertan commercial driver charged with stunt driving on northern Ont. highway

  Ontario Provincial Police in northern Ontario say they charged a commercial driver from Edmonton, Alta., with stunt driving late last month. 13

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  Fentanyl-laced gummies discovered in Hamilton: police

  Hamilton Police are warning locals of the discovery of fentanyl-laced gummies 'disguised as candy,' after finding them during a recent warrant.

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  Sudbury OPP officer pleads guilty to stealing evidence during moose hunt investigation

  A veteran staff sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury has been sentenced for stealing two items from a First Nations man and hiding what he did while his fellow officers searched for them. 1

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  Robinson Huron Treaty Of 1850 Gathering starts Sunday in Greater Sudbury

  The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering 2024 will take place in Greater Sudbury at the Anderson Farm Museum on Sept. 8 and 9.

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  Another driver stopped for stunt driving on Hwy. 11: OPP

  A 46-year-old driver was travelling more than 50km/h over the speed limit on Highway 11 last month, Ontario Provincial Police say. 5

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  Body of missing Sudbury woman found in Point Grondine Park

  Indigenous and provincial police are investigating after the body of a Sudbury woman was found in Point Grondine Park near Killarney several hours after she was reported missing. 1

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  OPP seek public help in locating motorcycle stolen in West Nipissing

  The Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police detachment is seeking the public’s help in locating a motorcycle stolen in West Nipissing.

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  Woman says she fled to northern Ont. to escape Islamic militants, but court rules she faked evidence

  A federal court has rejected a refugee claim from a woman who said she came to Sudbury with her five children after fleeing Nigeria to escape Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group.

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  Provincial police asking for help with Cochrane trailer theft

  As part of an ongoing investigation, provincial police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating an ATV trailer recently stolen in Cochrane, Ont.

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  Water advisory in Little Current lifted, water safe to drink

  Sudbury and District Public Health has lifted the drinking water advisory for the residents in Little Current on Sunday morning.

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  North Bay Battalion host Fan Fest, win second pre-season game

  North Bay hockey fans experienced a unique fan-focused event ahead of the city’s OHL pre-season game on Sunday. 4

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  Person hospitalized for Ontario's first human case of rabies since 1967

  Ontario is reporting the first human case of rabies contracted in the province in more than half a century. 2

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  Average of one impaired-related charge per day in Sudbury

  Greater Sudbury Police Service say nine drivers were charged with impaired-related offences over the Labour Day long weekend. 1

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  Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay looks ahead to community-wide cleanup later this month

  One North Bay community group is looking to keep their city litter-free. 6

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  'You've got to feed the change beast': Experts look ahead to Liberal caucus retreat

  With the federal Liberals set to meet for their annual caucus retreat this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the party, need to be clear about their policy direction and open to change, according to two experts and an MP. 27

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  King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death

  King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, the second anniversary of her death.

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  Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'

  Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.

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  Two NATO members say Russian drones have violated their airspace

  Two NATO members said Sunday that Russian drones have violated their airspace, as one reportedly flew into Romania during nighttime attacks on neighboring Ukraine while another crashed in eastern Latvia the previous day.

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  Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans

  Huddling for safety in classrooms as gunfire rang out, students at Apalachee High School texted or called their parents to let them know what was happening and send what they thought could be their final messages. One student texted her mother to say she loved her, adding, 'I'm sorry I'm not the best daughter.'

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  Timeline: The rise and fall of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political fortunes

  In the wake of the NDP withdrawing its automatic support of the minority Liberal government, here is a timeline of key events charting the arc of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's fortunes in federal politics.

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• Sudbury Wolves Street Party finds its way inside amid unfavourable weather 5
• West Nipissing mayor joins national summit on tackling substance use and addiction crisis 4
• Timmins police seize nearly $90K in drugs
• Laurentian University cancels November show by controversial U.S. comedian
• North Bay man accused of attacking vehicle with knife 1
• After nearly running out, Sault foodbank receives a tonne of pasta from the community 1
• Sudbury event aims to change the narrative on suicide 4
• Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program 1
• Two charged with stealing $800K in materials from Algoma Steel 1
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside Winnipeg courthouse 2
• Girl, 15, set on fire in assault at Saskatoon high school: police 4
• Jacob Hoggard seeking to appeal his sexual assault conviction to the Supreme Court 3
• Nipissing University centre closes following investigation into social media post 1
• Air Canada’s new check-in rule frustrates travellers, causing delays and missed flights 1
• Another car hit with rocks thrown by youth on Maley Drive: Sudbury police 4
• Looking back on the legacy of Sudbury's Superstack 1
• Canada's unemployment rate at 6.6%, rises past seven year high outside of pandemic 4
• Sudbury not guilty of charges in 2015 death at downtown job site, appeals court rules 4
• Sault suspect accused of posing as a teacher, threatened child to send intimate images
• Bear cub from northern Ont. survives 10-hour drive to Windsor in back of van, being fed Taco Bell 2
• Fentanyl with a street value of $400K seized in northwestern Ont.
• Coroner's inquest jury makes recommendation in fatal Garson police standoff 1
• 'Principal architect' of Morrisseau mass forgeries sentenced to five years in prison
• Tom Mulcair: Why Singh decided to 'go for broke' and pull out of his deal with Trudeau 27
• Sault suspect charged with indecent exposure to children waiting for the school bus 1
• Paula Abdul cancels Canada tour, northern Ont. shows 4
• Water restored in Little Current, but still not safe to drink 1
• So long, Superstack – Vale to dismantle Sudbury's famous landmark 5
• Off-duty police spots shoplifter, leads to $112K in drugs, four arrests
• Officials identify 14-year-old student as suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead 3
• 'Unprovoked' attacks in Vancouver leave man dead, another with severed hand 4
• Crash on Hwy. 69 in Sudbury leads to charges 5