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  Ottawa parents demand answers after boy, 11, not dropped off by school bus

  An Ottawa family is demanding answers after their son went missing for five hours following his pickup from school on Monday. 1

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  Toronto Police pitch licence plate scanners as a way to close parking ticket 'loophole'

  The Toronto Police Service are eyeing ways to add more technology to the city’s parking system in a way that could give drivers more options to avoid tickets — and close what one self-styled parking vigilante calls a “loophole.” 2

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  Mummified baby woolly mammoth discovered in Yukon 'most complete' find in North America: officials

  Miners working in a gold field in Yukon have uncovered what is being called the 'most complete' mummified woolly mammoth found to date in North America, officials announced on Friday.

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  'It feels so good': Alberta MP celebrates overturning of Roe v. Wade

  A Member of Parliament from rural Alberta went live on Facebook Friday to celebrate a United States Supreme Court vote to end constitutional protections for abortion. 14

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  Ottawa police warn officers will soon start issuing $110 fines for expired licence plates

  Ottawa police are reminding drivers to renew their vehicle licence plate stickers, saying officers will soon begin issuing $110 fines for expired plates.

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  St. Jean Baptiste Day kicks off with a Franco-Ontarian flag raising in Greater Sudbury

  June 24 is St. Jean Baptiste Day, a day when francophone culture and history is celebrated. 1

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  Glencore Onaping Depth project to rely on electric vehicles

  Work is progressing on Glencore's Onaping Depth Project, a new ore body deep underground that will replace two other mines coming to the end of production. 1

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  Sault Canal Visitor Centre opens

  A new visitor centre at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site is officially open. 1

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  Sudbury boutique owner to retire after an 56 years downtown

  After an incredible 56 years in business, a Sudbury boutique owner has decided to retire and close her shop. 1

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  Food, beverage and hospitality businesses in North Bay struggle to find workers

  While customers are returning to restaurants and hotels, many business owners in North Bay say their staff is still missing. 1

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  Northern Ont. woman killed in motorcycle crash with moose

  A 60-year-old woman from the Greater Sudbury community of Chelmsford was killed Thursday night after she hit a moose with her motorcycle on Highway 144. 3

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  Rise in threats to politicians an attempt 'to undermine democracy': Northern MP

  Veteran New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is weighing in on the soaring number of threats to politicians that has Parliamentary security on high alert. 1

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  Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

  Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.

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  Law firm 'discontinues' class-action lawsuit against Sudbury hospital

  A class-action lawsuit launched on behalf of breast cancer patients at Health Sciences North in Sudbury has been discontinued.

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  Mazda 3 stopped in western Quebec with ATV strapped to the roof

  Police in western Quebec say an officer pulled over a vehicle this week with an "unorthodox and unusual" method of transporting an all-terrain vehicle, which was strapped to the roof of the car near Gatineau, Que.

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  U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

  The U.S. Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. 13

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  Fire in Sudbury apartment building likely sparked by careless smoking

  A fire likely sparked by careless smoking forced the brief evacuation of an apartment building in the South End of Sudbury on Thursday

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  Missing camper found safe in Tiny Township by OPP aviation team

  A camper who went missing Friday morning after taking his dog for a walk at Awenda Provincial Park in Tiny Township has been found safe.

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  Sault police crack down on cars with tinted windows

  Sault Ste. Marie police, working with the Ontario Provincial Police, recently ticketed 20 drivers in a window tint enforcement campaign.

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  Years-long OPP investigation reveals leaked government documents

  A Toronto resident is facing criminal charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they discovered leaked government documents in an investigation that began three years ago.

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  Snowbirds grounded after problem discovered with emergency ejection parachute

  A problem with the aircraft's emergency ejection parachute has grounded the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

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  Motorcyclist dies in Huntsville crash

  A 27-year-old Huntsville man has died after a motorcycle and a SUV collided Thursday evening.

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  Cow causes crash on Highway 400

  A cow is said to be the cause of a crash on Highway 400 Thursday night. 1

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  Human trafficking suspect nabbed in Sudbury with underage victim

  A 26-year-old suspect from Toronto was arrested in Greater Sudbury this week and charged with human trafficking. 9

• Fatal Sundridge, Ont., plane crash likely due to troubled landing attempt: report
• Sudbury mom fighting for her children to attend school in-person 3
• Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew 24
• UN chief warns of 'catastrophe' from global food shortage 1
• North Bay transit riders frustrated as they wait longer than ever for the bus 1
• North Bay police celebrate Pride Month with new ball cap and uniform patches 1
• Owners of Jumbo Floating Restaurant backtrack on sinking claims as authorities investigate 1
• Almost half of Canadians are doing worse financially than the previous year: survey 13
• Survey finds many renters delaying plans to buy a home 1
• Solemn day as Elliot Lake marks 10 years since the Algo Mall tragedy 1
• Artists put finishing touches on Summer Moon Festival murals 1
• Northern communities under thunderstorm watch
• Sudbury coach recognized for efforts in women’s hockey
• This is how much more your road trip will cost with current gas prices 3
• On inflation, the 'end in sight will come,' economist says 15
• Proper fire separation spares Timmins motel from bigger blaze 4
• Sudbury police looking for driver who fled leaving drugs, guns in car 1
• Sudbury business owner concerned about 'deteriorating' city hall 1
• How useful are vitamins? This is what new research has to say
• Man wanted for probation breach arrested with weapons, drugs 4
• The world's most liveable cities for 2022
• 'Retirement crisis' is in the works amid inflation: survey 5
• Sudbury man charged in fatal Hwy. 144 collision 1
• WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency 26
• Here's how to save on your next grocery order, according to Canadian couponers 17
• Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in California 4
• MPs pass 'extreme intoxication' bill in expedited process, Senate weighs doing same 5
• North Bay's famous shad flies have returned 1
• Two beaches in Sudbury recognized for safety, quality and accessibility 1
• Armed Forces Day ceremony draws thousands to North Bay waterfront 1
• Timmins businesses struggle to balance prices vs. profits amidst high inflation 2
• Elliot Lake mayor sleeping outside to get a glimpse into homelessness 1
• Magnetic North conference begins in the Sault 1