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  Fatal snowmobile crash on James Bay coast winter road

  A 51-year-old from the James Bay coast in northern Ontario was killed in a snowmobile crash on the winter road between Fort Albany and Moosonee on Sunday night, police say. 4

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  Laurentian University appoints new president, vice-chancellor

  Following the resignation of former Laurentian University President Robert Haché more than a year ago, the Sudbury institution is announcing its new permanent leadership. 3

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  Ontario man loses $2,500 after wire transfer to Cuba goes missing

  An Ontario man who says he routinely sends money to his girlfriend in Cuba was shocked when a $2,500 wire transfer never showed up. But the Royal Bank of Canada said it never went missing. 2

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  Sault police officer charged with two counts of sexual assault

  An officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has been charged with two counts of sexual assault related to incidents in December 2022. 3

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  Highway 17 reopened after crash near Iron Bridge

  Highway 17 has reopened between Iron Bridge and Thessalon, east of Sault Ste. Marie, following a collision Monday evening. 6

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  Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante collapses during press conference

  Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante is ' out of danger' after collapsing during a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday morning. 1

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  4 in custody after 'brutal' death of Quebec entrepreneur, partner in Dominica

  Four people are in police custody after Quebec businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand were found dead in Dominica. 3

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  Spike in pet attacks prompts Sudbury councillor to call for stricter penalties

  An increase in pet attacks has prompted a Sudbury city councillor to call for a re-evaluation of the consequences to deter owners from allowing their pets off the leash. 1

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  New Liskeard man charged with attempted murder in shooting

  A 29-year-old northern Ontario man is in custody and facing attempted murder and firearms-related charges following an incident in Temiskaming Shores late last week.

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  Sault police nab accused mail thief leaving a residence

  A 30-year-old suspected thief was arrested leaving a Sault Ste. Marie home Sunday, leading police to discover stolen mail, gift cards, a watch, a credit card and passport. 1

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  Texas man sentenced to 14 years for exploiting eastern Ontario child he met in online video game

  A 35-year-old man from Texas has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for luring a minor from the city of Quinte West, Ont.

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  Eating disorder hospitalizations among boys increased 416 per cent over 17 years: Canadian study

  Over the last 17 years, the number of eating disorders among boys has seen a shocking increase, ballooning to 400 per cent higher than the number seen in the early 2000s.

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  Federal and provincial partners work to end gender based violence in N.B.

  The federal government is spending more than 16 million dollars to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in New Brunswick. 1

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  Police say Sudbury driver was impaired, had stolen credit card and gave a false name

  A motorist pulled over for impaired driving Sunday morning in Sudbury had stolen credit card information and hard drugs in the vehicle. 3

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  Family's pet 'wolf-hybrid' kills 3-month-old baby in Alabama, sheriff's office says

  A 3-month-old baby in Alabama died after being bitten by a 'wolf-hybrid' kept as the family's pet, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

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  Escaped kangaroo found safe after 3 days on the loose in Ontario

  A kangaroo that escaped the Oshawa Zoo during a one-night stay last week has been recaptured after more than three days on the loose. 3

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  Province greenlights new, 72-bed rehab facility for Sudbury

  St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre said Monday it has received approval by Health Minister Sylvia Jones for the final 36 rehab beds of the centre’s rehabilitation bed expansion project. 2

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  Sault driver charged with operation causing death in fatal September collision

  Police have laid criminal charges against the driver of a pickup truck involved in a September collision in the Sault that killed a pregnant woman. 1

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  Demand for real Christmas trees growing and here is why

  Families looking to choose a real Christmas tree as the centrepiece of their holiday decorations should start thinking about acting fast because the demand is growing. 4

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  CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming as it slashes budget

  The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. The cuts at CBC come days after the Liberal government suggested it may cap the amount of money CBC and Radio-Canada could get under a $100 million deal Ottawa recently signed with Google. 2

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  Customers line up for final loaves from Golden Grain after 92 years operating in Sudbury

  Long-time business in downtown Sudbury sells its final baked goods to loyal customers before closing its doors for good. 3

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  Sault police have tips on warding off holiday season porch pirates

  With Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind us, package deliveries in advance of Christmas are starting to arrive. 2

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  It’s not a Merry Christmas for everyone, Timmins therapist says

  Not everyone is in a festive mood at this time of year. Stress about factors such as finances and family only adds to the high expectations for some people. 4

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  After more than 70 years on the job, Sudbury florist has no plans to retire

  Pat Ptaszynski has been in the flower business in Greater Sudbury for 73 years. 2

• Sudbury woman wins lottery second place prize 4
• 'Warm Hearts' look to warm Sudbury's homeless 4
• Section of the Sault Canal drained for maintenance 4
• Vale says power line construction will briefly close MR55 in Sudbury
• Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth receives a big check 3
• Program offers grants aimed at promoting development on Sudbury industrial lands 3
• Northern students compete at FIRST Robotics competition in Sudbury 4
• Sault students go ‘Beyond the Game’ in Esports tournament 3
• Sudbury Wacky Wings owner ‘heartbroken’ restaurant being expropriated, vows to reopen 1
• Naloxone: What to know about the opioid overdose-reversing drug, free across Canada 5
• North Bay session highlights need for compassion for people living on street 7
• French River Food Bank gets a boost 4
• The 75th annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon was a shining success 20
• One dead, one in hospital after vehicle crashes into Lake Ontario
• Canadian couple told new car cannot be insured in U.S. after moving to Florida 5
• Sudbury's emergency food bank sees outpouring of support after break-in 1
• Suspect in triple stabbing in Sudbury charged with attempted murder 4
• Investigation focused on where Sault murderer got his weapons, police chief says 1
• 'Big, dark canvas of despair': Rick Hansen speaks on how his mindset changed after being paralyzed 2
• Hunter fined $7K for shooting moose on the roadway 11
• Hwy. 144 reopens in Sudbury following collision
• Sudbury had the right to fire workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine, arbitrator rules 1
• Final day for employees at Domtar pulp mill in Espanola, Ont. 4
• Northern Ont. police seize brick of cocaine, cash during traffic stop 2
• Suspect driving company vehicle in northern Ont. was impaired, asleep and had suspended licence 2
• Northern Ont. porch pirate charged with stealing mail 2
• 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
• 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
• Sudbury pickup truck driver involved in head-on crash was impaired, police say 11