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  Tuesday evening storm leaves trail of damage in Capreol

  A big storm that hit Capreol in Greater Sudbury Tuesday night caused some major damage, with flooding and sewage backups hitting several homes.

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  Quebec man charged in human trafficking investigation in North Bay

  A 25-year-old Quebec man is facing 26 new charges related to a human trafficking investigation in North Bay dating to November 2019.

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  Elliot Lake residents concerned about roaming coyote with mange

  Residents in Elliot Lake are concerned about a coyote with mange roaming the streets.

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  Sault College is closing its $2M early learning care centre for good

  Just two years after opening a new $2 million early learning centre, Sault College has decided to close its doors for good.

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  RV and boat sales booming during COVID-19 pandemic, business owners say

  Businesses that sell boats and RVs in Ontario say they are experiencing a boom following months of lockdown in the province. 1

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  Ontario introduces COVID-19 recovery bill that changes 20 laws

  Ontario won't settle for a "bad deal" when it comes to billions in required financial aid for municipalities, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday, as the rift between the province and federal government over desperately needed civic funding appeared to widen. 1

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  Boil water advisory in Timmins is over, officials say

  The boil water advisory announced Monday in Timmins is over, officials said Wednesday afternoon.

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  Art Crawl returns to downtown Sudbury with a few tweaks

  Greater Sudbury's art community isn't letting the COVID-19 pandemic keep them from hosting a local favourite. The Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl is back this summer, but with a few tweaks to ensure social distancing.

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  'The challenge of our lifetime': Federal deficit to hit $343 billion this year

  The federal deficit is projected to hit $343.2 billion this fiscal year, due in large part to massive economic aid and stimulus plans—that are on-par with Second World War level spending— that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has rolled out in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 16

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  'They're our mascot': millions of shad flies begin annual invasion of North Bay

  It's a yearly tradition in North Bay, seeing the shad flies take over the waterfront and downtown. By the thousands, they cling to walls, lamp posts, signs and even trees

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  Sudbury city council softens approach to dealing with downtown BIA

  Rather than passing a bylaw to prevent them from suing the city again, city council in Greater Sudbury is taking a more moderate approach to address its concerns with the downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Area.

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  Forgotten lottery ticket found in jacket lent to a friend turns out to be a winner

  A retired electrician from Sault Ste. Marie is the latest big lottery winner after finding a forgotten ticket in the pocket of a jacket lent to a friend.

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  Algoma University names Mario Turco as chancellor

  Algoma University has appointed Mario Turco to a four-year term as chancellor beginning Sept. 1, the school announced in a news release Wednesday.

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  Transport rollover on Hwy 69 in French River Wednesday morning

  The northbound lane of Highway 69 in French River is closed Wednesday morning due to a transport rollover.

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  N.S. woman faces charges after video of dog being mistreated circulates online

  A woman is facing charges after a video that shows a dog being mistreated during a road-rage incident on Canada Day circulated online.

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  Sault police arrest man after search reveals homemade explosive device

  A 28-year-old man was arrested by police in Sault Ste. Marie Tuesday night after a body search revealed a homemade explosive device.

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  Ontario residents more likely to wear a mask than other regions in Canada, survey says

  Ontario residents are more likely to wear a mask and wash their hands than those in other regions of Canada months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey says.

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  Masks required in Sudbury businesses and on public transit starting July 8

  Public Health Sudbury and Districts has issued an order requiring businesses in Sudbury to require customers to wear masks when they enter the property. 1

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  Ontario set to extend state of emergency another week due to gap in new bill

  Ontario is expected to table a motion today to extend the province's state of emergency until July 24.

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  DavidsTea files for creditor protection, plans to close most locations to prioritize online sales

  DavidsTea has filed for creditor protection with the intention of becoming a predominantly-online retailer due to an increasingly challenging retail market, the brand announced on Wednesday. 3

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  Ontario reports 118 new cases of COVID-19 and slight increase in deaths

  Ontario health officials confirmed 118 new COVID-19 cases and a slight increase in the number of people who have died due to the disease.

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  'It’s a starting place': New app aims to help women in violent relationships

  For women facing violence from their intimate partner, reaching out for help or information may at times seem impossible, however a new app could help to change that. 1

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  Pattie Lovett-Reid: Why not all seniors are cheering government aid

  Not all seniors are cheering when it comes to government aid. CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid explains why. 6

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  A new comet will be visible for early risers as it races closer to Earth

  Early risers in the northern hemisphere will be treated to a view of a recently identified comet, which has suddenly become visible to the unaided eye, as it hurtles towards Earth. 3

• Can I tuck it under my chin? Hang it from a rear-view mirror? Here's what to know about face masks 5
• Search for missing North Bay man ends in tragedy
• Thunderstorm wreaks havoc on northern Ontario neighbourhood 2
• Mary Kay Letourneau, teacher jailed for raping student, dies at 58
• Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for North Bay and vicinity has ended 1
• Daycares look to resume amid COVID-19 challenges 1
• Sudbury woman raising funds for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer 1
• Tragic end to search for missing Sudbury man
• Ontario won't expand social gathering limits until province enters Stage 3 1
• Ontario premier slams owners of long-term care homes who don't provide air conditioning
• Toronto man killed in crash on Lake Muskoka
• Some Service Canada Centres to reopen 'in the next couple days': union 5
• Heat warnings in northeastern Ontario's Hwy 17 corridor expected to last all week 1
• Le Chateau says there is 'significant doubt' it can stay in business
• Students want tuition slashed as universities and colleges go online during pandemic 1
• Vehicle full of young children flees police in Kapuskasing
• OPP arrest four people following altercation in Kapuskasing
• Sudbury's hospice needs your help 1
• Two northern Ontario YMCAs to offer outdoor classes 1
• Sault councillor wants regional approach to reopening U.S.-Canada border 1
• The new map showing the displacement of Sixties Scoop survivors 1
• When it comes to going back to work, COVID-19 is impacting Canadian mothers more than fathers: study
• Sudbury mayor joins call for $10B in COVID help for cities from provinces, feds
• Coroner's office investigating after Sudbury man believed to have drowned in Agnew Lake
• Northern Ontario retiree turns dollar into $100K lottery win
• Four arrested and $1.6M in illegal cigarettes seized near Dryden
• Northern medical school offering two more spots in program to candidates from the military
• Retired northern Ontario woman wins lottery jackpot
• Canadian seniors to finally start receiving one-time COVID-19 top-up
• Ontario plans to stop Grade 9 students from streaming into applied or academic tracks 2
• New food truck opens in North Bay serving plant-based Japanese food 1
• Half a dozen religious statues beheaded in Sudbury 1
• Masks required in Sudbury businesses and on public transit starting July 8 1
• Woman roasted on social media after refusing to wear mask in Toronto hospital 1
• Timmins considering implementing a mandatory mask bylaw 1
• Two killed in fire in Matheson, emergency crews still at the scene
• Two Americans charged with breaking Canada's quarantine rules 5
• Staff member tests positive for COVID, outbreak declared at North Bay care home
• OPP nab two 'fugitive' Shih Tzus in Lively
• Sudbury woman has college admission revoked due to COVID-19 1
• Thieves took $10K worth of equipment from remote camp north of Capreol
• Kirkland Lake man charged with sexual assault of a person under age 16
• Police identify victim of July 2 collision on Highway 11 near Burk’s Falls
• Mountjoy Farmers Market draws people wanting fresh and local food
• Bucking the trend: Killarney Mountain Lodge seeing resurgence in tourism 1
• Northern outreach service aims to help people in rural areas remain home during pandemic
• Timmins police respond to home invasion that left two people injured
• Northern Ontario family cycling for childhood cancer research 1
• Crews respond to residential fire in Sudbury's Valley 1
• Second individual charged in connection with Canada Day assault in Sudbury
• Two 18-year-olds charged with sexual assault on Manitoulin Island
• Outbreak declared after two staff at Parry Sound LTC home test positive for COVID
• North Bay Transit considers making masks mandatory for riders this fall
• Timmins councillor says city can’t keep up with damage caused by heavy trucks
• North Bay group lobbying city council to create racial equity committee
• The Capitol Centre starts new shared-benefit partnership with local musicians