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  Manitoulin drug dealer deemed dangerous offender in child sexual abuse case

  A drug dealer from Manitoulin Island has been declared a dangerous offender after being convicted of more sex crimes against children. 5

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  Housing protest for international students was a ‘publicity stunt,’ northern Ont. college says

  The president of a college in North Bay, Ont., says a recent protest at the school that saw students sleeping in tents was a “publicity stunt” organized by an outside group. 5

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  Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

  There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday. 1

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  Four people charged following controversy at northern Ont. fishing tournament

  Four people are facing charges for violating Ontario Fishery Regulations in connection with a recent tournament on Lake Nipissing. 5

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  Train derailment under investigation in MacTier

  An investigation is underway in MacTier after a Canadian Pacific Kansas City train derailed Wednesday morning.

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  Promising early results for Timmins security patrol

  The City of Timmins has been funding an overnight security patrol in an effort to address crime and safety concerns in the area. 1

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  Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

  Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet. 3

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  Sudbury aims to end homelessness by 2030

  Homelessness is rising in Sudbury and at city council Tuesday night, steps were taken to end homelessness in the next 10 years. 1

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  Ontario widower stuck with US$100K+ medical bill after late wife hospitalized on vacation

  An Ontario widower, still grieving his wife's death, is unsure how to pay for a medical bill from their last vacation to Florida, which costs more than US$124,000. 1

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  Sudbury man dies in collision on Estaire Road

  A 62-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening when his truck hit a guard rail and crashed on Estaire Road. 3

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  Sault College supports Harvest Algoma

  The Sault College Students' Union is donating $20,000 to Harvest Algoma in an effort to bolster local food security. 1

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  Driver OK, but moose killed in northwest Ont. collision

  Ontario Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario say a driver was lucky to emerge unscathed in a recent collision with a moose. 2

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  Roundabout construction in Sudbury will slow traffic again at Lasalle/Frood

  With construction expected to be complete in November, Greater Sudbury is restricting traffic again at the corner of Frood Road and Lasalle Boulevard. 2

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  IED believed to be on vehicle in Barrie, Ont. parking lot explodes, sparking evacuations and road closures

  Police have locked down and evacuated a section of Barrie, Ont., Wednesday morning in the city's west end amid unconfirmed reports of an explosion. 5

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  Massive police search underway for missing man in Bracebridge

  Provincial police are conducting a massive search in Bracebridge for a man who went for a walk Saturday night and never returned. 1

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  Ontario councillor calls herself a 'modern-day slave' after pay docked

  An Ontario city councillor is calling herself a 'modern-day slave' after council voted to dock her pay for 30 days following an investigation by the city’s integrity commissioner.

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  Comedian Rob Schneider cancels trip to Canada after veteran who fought for Nazis honoured in Parliament

  Comedian Rob Schneider says he has cancelled an upcoming visit to Canada in light of last week’s incident in which a Ukrainian veteran who fought with a Nazi unit in the Second World War was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons. 7

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  Manitoulin man in historical sexual assault case avoids jail time again

  A Manitoulin Island taxi company owner charged in a historical sexual assault pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Tuesday morning, his second conviction this year. 5

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  A London, Ont., ER doctor was under the microscope for murder. The hospital didn't tell him

  After more than 30 years of caring for critically ill patients in emergency and intensive care, Dr. Scott Anderson is preparing to face off against the hospital where he works in London, Ont., in a case described as "unusual" by lawyers and potentially costly for Ontario taxpayers. 1

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  Laurentian University shares status on Olympic pool, plans for future

  Laurentian University provided an update on its plans for the future at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday. 1

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  U.S. judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

  A U.S. judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House, and he ordered some of the former president's companies removed from his control and dissolved. 5

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  Several First Nations from Ring of Fire region demand meeting with Premier Doug Ford

  Leaders of several First Nations from the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario demanded a meeting with Doug Ford at the legislature on Tuesday, saying they needed to discuss concerns over possible mining in their territories -- but the premier refused their request. 1

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  PM Trudeau apologizes for Parliament's recognition of Nazi veteran during Zelenskyy visit

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered 'unreserved apologies' Wednesday for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War and said the Canadian government has reached out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of the incident. 26

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  Impaired driver stole vehicle, then smashed it, Manitoulin OPP say

  An 18-year-old resident of Sagamok First Nation has been charged following an incident Sept. 23.

• Police seeks witnesses after Timmins cyclist seriously injured in collision with pickup 2
• Former Toronto area doctor found guilty on 16 counts of sexual assault 1
• Federal offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent these Ontario cities 1
• Sault councils from both sides of the U.S./Canada border get together 1
• Tom Mulcair: Why Anthony Rota had no choice but to resign 26
• Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam 1
• Kirkland Lake victim dies in Hwy. 11 crash 3
• Northern Ont. judge rejects claim that man stabbed victim in the back four times in self-defence
• Highway 11 fully reopened after two transports crash near North Bay 4
• Sault police say impaired driver was swerving, sped away when officers arrived
• 9th person in northeastern Ontario dies in off-road vehicle crash 10
• Charges dropped against construction company in Barrie, Ont. crash that killed 6 young adults 13
• Wildfire in Pointe au Baril area being held 4
• Sudbury mall wants to be new home for public library 1
• Universite de Sudbury officials say more to come on its future 3
• Speaker's Nazi veteran invite 'profoundly embarrassing' Trudeau says, as Rota faces calls to resign 38
• With proper funding, officials say Timmins can end homeless 1
• Report calls for more to be done to protect French language 1
• Man hospitalized in life-threatening condition after incident at Calgary pub holding eating contest 1
• Toronto man, 20, charged in Timmins apartment shooting, other suspects still at large 11
• 21-year-old charged with stunt driving in Sudbury 6
• Sault College trades students gear up to help seniors 1
• 15-year-old dirt bike rider critically injured in collision with vehicle in Huntsville
• Passengers stuck upside down on Canada's Wonderland ride 3
• Retired detective turned author releases first mystery novel 3
• House Speaker Anthony Rota apologizes after inviting man who fought for Nazis to Parliament 17
• First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise 10
• Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many -- and it won't get better soon 1
• Northern Ont. international students concerned about Canada's tensions with India 30
• Public information session raises awareness of the importance of the Hudson Bay Lowlands 1
• Free transit passes for those on provincial assistance in the Sault coming to an end 5
• Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike 5
• Canada to get rare asteroid sample after OSIRIS-REx drops cargo to Earth on Sunday 4
• 'Doing the right thing isn't always the right thing to do': Fedeli comments Greenbelt land reversal decision 31
• Run and walk fundraised hits its stride for North Bay's hospital 4
• Near North Crime Stoppers thank community partners with formal Gala 3