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  Two Ontario sisters fly to Newfoundland after mother loses $20K to romance scam

  Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam. 1

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  Sudbury police release timelines, costs for body cameras for all front-line officers

  At its meeting Oct. 16, the Greater Sudbury Police Board will hear details of when officers will begin wearing body cameras.

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  Police identify Toronto victim of alleged serial killer

  Toronto police have identified the woman who was allegedly killed by a suspected serial killer earlier this month. 4

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  Friends help Sudbury man find a home after living in an encampment

  Glenn Thompson packs his E-bike to make the short trip back to the room he’s renting. Just a few short weeks ago, he was living in a tent. 1

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  BREAKING

  Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce

  U.S. planemaker Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs, or 10 per cent of its global workforce, delay first delivery of its 777X jet by a year and announced substantial new losses in its defence business as a month-long strike batters company finances, CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Friday.

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  Ontario man 'devastated' he owes $18,000 after 2 loans were fraudulently taken in his name

  An Ontario man said he feels 'devastated' after learning his identity was stolen to take out two fraudulent loans under his name. 1

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  Look up: Northern lights could be visible across Canada this week

  The northern lights could be visible across most of Canada this week. 5

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  Sudbury student injured in collision with vehicle Thursday

  A 14-year-old student received non-life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon in a collision with a vehicle in Chelmsford in Greater Sudbury.

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  Sault police say a spit in the face sparked Chapple Road weapons call Thursday

  Someone spitting in the face of a victim escalated into a suspected weapons incident Thursday in Sault Ste. Marie.

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  Three suspected drug dealers arrested in Sudbury raid

  Three suspected drug dealers were charged and $14,000 in narcotics were seized during a Frood Road raid on Thursday, Sudbury police say. 1

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  New approach aims to divert overdose patients in Sudbury away from the ER

  Paramedics in Greater Sudbury say the number of people refusing to go to hospital after an opioid overdose doubled between 2019 and 2023, in part because of the increased use of naxalone.

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  Sault suspect on probation arrested with drugs, knife and $5K in cash

  A 34-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie who was wanted for a probation violation was found this week with a switchblade, drugs, a digital scale and $5,170 in cash.

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  Fatal collision under investigation in Muskoka

  Police in Huntsville are investigating a deadly single-vehicle collision that happened Tuesday morning. 1

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  Sudbury police encourage residents to register home security cameras with CAMSAFE

  Police in Greater Sudbury are partnering with CAMSAFE, a web-based voluntary registry of CCTV and security cameras. 1

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  Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

  Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks. 3

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  Sudbury estimates 500 people in the city experiencing homelessness

  There are around 500 people experiencing homelessness in Greater Sudbury. 1

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  Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report

  Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the parliamentary budget officer released an updated report on the economic impacts of the federal carbon tax on Canadian households. 2

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  Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada's top court

  Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has abandoned his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court.

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  Two people arrested on Chapple Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie

  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said two people were arrested following a heavy police presence on Chapple Avenue on Thursday. 1

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  TD Bank hit with record US$3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering

  TD Bank will pay US$3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday. 2

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  Timmins police board applauds plan to add more seats at Ontario Police College

  At a recent meeting, the chair of the Timmins Police Service Board expressed his thanks for the recent news from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. 1

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  340 rescued following Hurricane Milton's widespread destruction

  Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and immobilizing critical infrastructure. Hundreds of residents have been rescued so far. 14

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  Mattawa man, 51, charged after police seize stolen property

  A Mattawa, Ont., man has been charged after police found stolen items, including an off-road vehicle and trailer, on his property.

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  Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue

  Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.

• Sudbury ordered to reduce fee for FOI request to $11K
• North Bay Battalion trade Wakely to Barrie for Moses, two picks 1
• Recent Lake Nipissing rescue highlights need for caution as weather cools, police say
• Timmins police warns fraudsters using AI to mimic voices of their grandchildren 1
• Sudbury diving into aquatics plans after infrastructure review 7
• Members of North Bay-based 22 Wing participate in NATO air defense exercises in Greece 1
• Feds fund mining projects in Sudbury that provide minerals critical for clean technology 1
• Sudbury outlines $1.75M plan to remove diseased ash trees from city land 3
• Sudbury's proposed downtown event centre 'at very early stages' 4
• Highway 144 reopened between Cartier and Gogama after fatal crash 11
• Toronto senior loses $27,000 to roofing scam 1
• Northern Ont. side-by-side driver killed, passenger suffers serious injuries 2
• Former Extendicare Falconbridge building will become a hotel 4
• Teacher charged with sex assault of a minor in northwestern Ont.
• Sudbury mayor wants conditions on new rental housing deal with developer 4
• Northern Ontario farmer breaks giant pumpkin records, taking top prizes in competition 4
• One taken to hospital after vehicle collided with moose in Sudbury 2
• Sudbury suspect charged with impaired near Elliot Lake
• Ontario lowers the age for self-referral mammogram breast screening to age 40 1
• Canadian Museum of History returns artifacts to northern Ont. First Nation 1
• Ahead of formal count, Timmins expects to see increase in homeless population 1
• Committee OKs plan to convert former Sudbury school into 74 residential units
• New Far North hospital moves closer to being built after $1.8B design, build contract awarded 4
• Video shows dumpster diving black bear at Tim Hortons 6
• Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault 16
• Nearly $10K Sudbury Wolves 50-50 prize remains unclaimed
• Persistence pays off as Sudbury community reopens local fire station after almost 3-year closure 5
• Amid the Sault’s family doctor shortage, 8 Group Health Centre MDs receive awards 13
• AA members in northern Ont. come together for annual convention Thanksgiving weekend 1
• Northwestern Ont. woman charged with arson with disregard for human life
• Two teens charged with setting July fire in northwestern Ont. that did $500K in damage
• Two more teens charged with 'extensive damage' at Elliot Lake arena 3
• Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Highway 11 crash, police investigating 2
• Four-hour power outage planned for Copper Cliff on Oct. 11
• Crime scene fingerprint matched Sudbury murder suspect, court hears 2
• Northern Ont. trial begins with shocking details about murder scene 1