Northern Ontario News Articles

Northern Ontario Articles

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  UPDATED

  Sudbury Mayor declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

  Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger has declared a state of emergency in the city due to COVID-19 Monday afternoon. 1

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  NEW

  Sudbury's homeless shelter temporarily relocating to hotel

  The City of Greater Sudbury is getting over $300,000 from Ottawa to take measures to stop the spread of the virus among the homeless.

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  UPDATE

  Sudbury long-term care home continues testing residents with flu-like symptoms: precautionary measure

  A city-run Sudbury long-term care facility is taking precautionary measures to protect its residents as many homes across the country face COVID-19 outbreaks.

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  Canada-wide warrant issued for this Ont. man

  A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender who has been known to frequent the Toronto area and this northern Ontario city.

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  UPDATED

  Here is the breakdown of the northern Ontario COVID-19 situation

  The number of cases of COVID-19 in northern Ontario is up to 77 as of Monday evening, and includes three deaths. Here is a breakdown of the numbers and how many tests are still pending. 3

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  89-year-old woman in Ontario retirement home recovers from COVID-19

  An Ontario man said he was relieved to learn that his 89-year-old mother, who is living at a Markham, Ont. long-term care home in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak, has recovered from the virus.

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  Will grocery stores stay open over the long weekend?

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will make some calls and ask major grocery stores to stay open over the holiday weekend in order to prevent a surge of shoppers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Major banks will cut interest rates on credit cards but there's a catch

  Canada’s six largest banks are reducing interest rates by about half and are allowing deferment of payments for up to six months. 1

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  North Bay woman charged with possession of Purple Heroin

  A North Bay woman faces drug possession charges after police allege they found her with purple heroin.

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  How old phones are giving a lifeline to vulnerable people during COVID-19

  They are the first point of contact for many of society's most vulnerable when they get sick, and at one Toronto hospital's emergency room, they're testing a new treatment. 1

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  Elliot Lake issues state of emergency in response to COVID-19

  The City of Elliot Lake is the latest northern community to issue a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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  DEVELOPING

  Sault Area Hospital to begin using screening tents

  As part of the Sault Area Hospital’s plan for COVID-19, the facility has set up two screening tents outside of the emergency room entrance. 1

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  Ontario parents can apply for one-time payment to help with education at home

  Ontario parents can now apply for a one-time COVID-19 payment to help offset the costs of keeping children entertained and engaged during the extended time away from school. 46

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  Lottery players struggling to buy or cash in tickets

  With a $70 million jackpot up for grabs in this Tuesday's Lotto Max draw, some lottery players are finding it hard to buy tickets. 1

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  UPDATED

  Advocates say more needs to be done as more than 1,900 inmates released across Ontario

  The province says more than 1,900 people in custody have been released in the last two weeks, out of concerns for public safety but one inmate says they're being left to fend for themselves.

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  Critics call out Canadian Tire over stacks of pricey masks while hospitals call for donations

  Two Vancouver dentists say they were dismayed to see boxes of masks and gloves for sale at high prices at a Canadian Tire store at a time when they’re in short supply at hospitals because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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  Unprecedented measures as dairy farmers asked to dump milk due lack of demand

  With a glut in supply due to COVID-19, dairy farmers around the region are being asked to dump their milk. 1

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  Former Elliot Lake resident is giving kids another form of at home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

  With children of all ages out of classrooms and daycares, a former Elliot Lake resident is giving parents a break while providing online entertainment for young children. 1

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  Garden River First Nation declares state of emergency

  The Garden River First Nation declared a state of emergency effective April 5 at 12:00 p.m., bringing restricted access to the territory. 1

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  Trudeau says help coming for students unable to find summer jobs

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects the government to announce aid for post-secondary students who do not qualify for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit in the next few days. 1

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  Cochrane, Ont. family opens up about testing positive for COVID-19

  The idea of contracting COVID-19 wasn’t initially surprising to Jasen Larocque when he and his family of five got tested for the virus. But when the results came back positive, that’s when it reality hit. 2

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  Sudbury schools prepare for the new normal: online classes

  School boards in Sudbury say staff is working hard to be as prepared as possible for virtual learning, which is expected to commence this week. 1

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  Malaria drug being studied, 'on the list' of possible COVID-19 treatments: Tam

  Hydroxychloroquine, a drug widely used to treat malaria and other inflammatory illnesses, is being studied as a possible treatment for COVID-19, said Canada’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Theresa Tam. 5

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  Sault motel to offer emergency self-isolation rooms for city's less-fortunate

  A motel in Sault Ste. Marie is giving up rooms to the homeless for emergency self-isolation. 1

• Northern Ontario husband & wife musical duo take to live-streaming during pandemic
• North Bay emergency responders to stop using naloxone nasal spray during pandemic 1
• Timmins dietitian highlights importance of healthy eating during pandemic 1
• Thessalon hospital shut as workers undergo COVID-19 testing 1
• Sudbury closes Bell Park Boardwalk
• Sudbury sewing enthusiasts aim to reduce COVID-19 spread 1
• Greater Sudbury sees an influx of COVID-19 related calls to 311 1
• Mascots bring Easter cheer with physical distancing ‘drive and wave’
• Northern OHL teams look ahead to the future
• Porcupine Health Unit reports one new case of COVID-19
• Two COVID-19 deaths confirmed: Timmins and Cochrane
• Timmins mayor declares state of emergency and considering implementing a curfew
• Residents showing COVID-19 symptoms being tested in Sudbury long-term care home
• OPP arrest three from North Bay during high-risk traffic stop
• What's essential? List of services and workplaces allowed to be open gets smaller
• Royal Canadian Legion branches adapt to new services 1
• Research and development companies in Sudbury are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 1
• Phase two of Sault 'Music City' strategy begins
• Nipissing area political leaders host virtual conference for local businesses
• Two in custody following police activity in Capreol 2
• First COVID-19 related death confirmed in Sudbury 1
• College Boreal supporting Sudbury hospital with equipment and staff 1
• Ontario implements fire restrictions 1
• Health Sciences North prepares for the expected patient surge 1
• Four people with COVID-19 in Timmins hospital; two of them in ICU
• Sudbury hospital to move ALC patients to hotel as first COVID-19 patient admitted 2
• Devastating house fire in Estaire, Ont., south of Sudbury
• Timmins police charge six men with kidnapping and assault
• Pandemic highlighting need for better support for front-line healthcare workers 1
• Polar Bear Express suspended to limit COVID-19 spread 1
• Shipping container makeover to assist health workers in COVID-19 fight 1
• Northerners share concerns about Ontario's Learn at Home plan 1
• Sudbury Food Bank updates guidelines for new users 1
• Two children among six new COVID-19 cases in Timmins area 2
• Mattawa to get $2 million to help with 2019 flood damage 1
• One person injured and facing charges after single-vehicle Sudbury crash
• New services in place to keep seniors in Elliot Lake safe from COVID-19 1
• Take a tour of a northern Ontario museum from the safety of your living room
• Sault shop owner shows Canadian pride during COVID-19
• North Bay YMCA to act as city's temporary warming centre 3
• New COVID-19 testing lab and assessment centre expansion in Timmins area 1
• Northern Ontario mining worker tests positive for COVID-19
• Homeless advocates in Sudbury reach out to city landlords 1
• Student leaders say newly announced supports from the province a good start 1
• Fire ban now in place for City of Elliot Lake
• Man in custody after smashing windows at Sudbury police headquarters
• University researcher uses virtual reality to fight COVID-19 2
• Another northern Ontario group whips up a big batch of hand sanitizer
• Sudbury man charged after alleged drunken confrontation with OPP
• Sudbury women's shelters say their clients need them right now as domestic abuse calls are up 1
• First community transmission of COVID-19 in North Bay Parry Sound District
• Putting Sudbury's former hospital and Canada's largest mural into words 1
• Public Health Sudbury & Districts confirms three new cases of COVID-19
• Two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Algoma region
• Fifth positive case of COVID-19 confirmed by North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
• North Bay hospital gives behind-the-scenes look at COVID-19 assessment centre 1