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  Fight between two 7-year-olds turns violent after mom gets involved

  An argument between two young children playing outside together escalated to violence when a parent got involved, a North Bay mom says. 1

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  OLG to unveil $48M lottery winner from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

  The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is holding a big reveal Friday morning: the winner of a $48 million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw.

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  Student presentation in Sudbury to go ahead, despite board opposition

  The past few weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster for 16-year-old Ra'Jah Mohamed, a student at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School. 1

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  Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority

  Break-ins have become a problem at McDonald's Guardian Pharmacy and Variety Store is located in South Porcupine's downtown area. 1

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  With extreme cold ahead, Sudbury groups provide support for the vulnerable

  The bitter winter wind is expected to feel much colder, leading to an extreme cold alert being issued for Sudbury. 1

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  Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north

  A northern Ontario doctor is making recommendations to the Ontario government when it comes to improving health care in the north. 1

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  Highway 11 reopens in northern Ont. after multi-vehicle pile up

  Highway 11 in northern Ontario is closed Thursday morning from Highway 66 near Kenogami Lake to Matheson after a collision involving several vehicles, police say. 2

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  As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection

  A GoFundMe campaign to help a family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., has surpassed $37,000 as calls for action grow to ensure the community has fire protection. 1

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  IAMGOLD now has funding in place to complete Côté Gold project

  IAMGOLD announced this week it now has the funding in place to complete its Côté Gold project, located about an hour south of Timmins. 2

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  North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water

  Members of North Bay's fire service are on Trout Lake all week practising ice and cold water rescues. 1

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  Agriculture conference coming to Sudbury

  A large agricultural conference is returning to an in-person format this year at Sudbury's Holiday Inn. 1

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  'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns

  Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.

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  Sudbury police arrest 16-year-old male in stabbing

  A fight between two 16-year-old males in Sudbury escalated to a stabbing and now, one teen is facing charges, police say. 3

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  Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores

  Nestle Canada says it is winding down its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months. The four brands that will no longer be sold in the freezer aisle at Canadian grocery stores are Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.

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  Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI

  New Jersey Devils associate coach and former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette was arrested early Wednesday morning in South Florida while driving home from a bar in his golf cart, authorities said.

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  Non-emergency help is just a phone call away in Sudbury

  A non-emergency helpline telephone service, 211, connects people to community and government services to help with a wide range of social needs at a time they are increasing significantly. 1

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  Quebec woman shocked to find stolen Audi driven through Ontario mall in 'insane' theft

  A Quebec woman said she was very surprised to find her stolen Audi had been used in what’s being described as an “absolutely insane” Ontario mall theft. 6

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  Police investigate shooting threat at Attawapiskat arena during hockey tournament

  The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is investigating after a handwritten note containing a violent threat at an Attawapiskat arena was found during a hockey tournament prompting an armed response by officers. 2

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  Anyone who drank tap water in Espanola on Tuesday night could get sick

  A problem at the Espanola Water Treatment Plant allowed improperly treated water to enter the system Tuesday night, exposing residents to possible illness.

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  Early childhood education students in the north offered free, accelerated, schooling

  Four northern Ontario districts are in the midst of a new partnership with Northern College that gave dozens of people access to an accelerated early childhood education program for free. 1

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  Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

  Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario. 1

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  Temiskaming Shores man facing criminal threat charge

  A 59-year-old man form Temiskaming Shores is facing charges after allegedly threatening someone they know at a local business, police say. 3

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  Car, train collide in Sudbury, two people in hospital in stable condition

  Two people are in Health Sciences North in stable condition following a collision Sunday in Sudbury between a train and a vehicle.

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  WATCH: Willie predicts an early spring

  Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring! The groundhog in South Bruce Peninsula didn't see his shadow at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday morning, meaning spring is on the way. 4

• Gay man taking Canadian government to court, says sperm donation restrictions make him feel like a 'second-class citizen' 4
• Alberta police believe 'Dances With Wolves' star may have abused local victims 1
• Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park 1
• African community in Timmins commemorates Black History Month 1
• Sault hospital workers picket to press for new collective agreement 1
• Inmates in Ontario jails are dying at a 'dramatically' increasing rate, coroner's report shows
• New sculpture coming to North Bay's downtown waterfront
• Sault Ste. Marie launches municipal government podcast
• Sudbury nursing professor garners $10K research grant
• ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards
• North Bay woman charged with breaking into hotel rooms with guests still inside
• Two crashes take out hydro poles in Sudbury overnight 1
• Warm Line offers pre-crisis mental health support in Sudbury 1
• Labour peace in Sudbury boosts Vale results in Q4, nickel sales rise by 31%
• Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam 3
• Tom Brady retires from football at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good' 8
• Mother and daughter wanted for charges relating to animal abuse
• Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute
• 'Legitimately flabbergasting': MP raises concerns over government's quarantine hotel spending 2
• Canada's immigration increase alone won't fix the labour market, experts say 1
• Dozens of types of mugs, houseware items listed in Health Canada recall
• Sudbury school board makes decision on drag event 6
• Laurentian University ends high-profile property fight with Sudbury couple for $20K 1
• Discovery in Canadian lab could help laptop, phone and car batteries last longer
• Preston Pablo of Timmins receives three Juno Award nominations 1
• Sault city council wary about cost increase to Downtown Plaza project 1
• Sudbury, Ont., university looks to reopen its Olympic-sized pool 2
• Temiskaming OPP issues scam warning after receiving numerous complaints
• Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision 1
• Sudbury senior honoured for decades of volunteer work 1
• Saturday basketball games in North Bay to raise racism awareness, raise money for BIPOC bursary 1
• Cocaine, fentanyl seized and three charged in Espanola drug bust 1
• Girl, 6, dies after T-bar lift incident at Quebec ski resort 2
• Creating awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide 1
• Why adding a bit of milk to your morning coffee might be good for you
• Loblaw ends No Name price freeze, vows 'flat' pricing 'wherever possible' 7