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  Two killed in Hwy. 63 crash, North Bay OPP say

  Two people in a passenger vehicle were killed Monday morning in a collision with a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 63 near Highway 533, 1

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  Huntsville school bus erupts into flames en route to school

  Kids were evacuated from bus moments before it went up in flames. 1

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  No injuries as abandoned building burns in downtown Timmins

  Timmins firefighters responded to a call in the downtown around 4:30 Monday afternoon. Officials told CTV News that a fire broke out in the basement of a vacant building on 3rd Avenue. 1

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  Sudbury’s speed cameras will move this month

  Sudbury’s automated speed enforcement cameras are moving to new locations this month. 1

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  Solar-powered parking meters debut in Timmins

  Timmins is installing new parking meters and officials have decided to go with solar-powered units to cut down on the number of times it needs to change batteries. 1

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  Female pedestrian, 26, killed in Naughton area crash in Greater Sudbury

  Greater Sudbury police are investigating after a 26-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Naughton area Monday morning. 1

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  Lone sailor trapped in ice sparks concern in Southern Georgian Bay

  A lone sailor living on a sailboat trapped in the Georgian Bay ice has sparked concern among Penetanguishene residents. 1

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  Three taken to hospital after residential fire in the Sault

  A fire Monday morning in Sault Ste. Marie sent three people to hospital and caused significant smoke and fire damage. 1

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  Mayor of Huron Shores, Ont., resigns

  Council in the Municipality of Huron Shores will meet this week to declare the office of the mayor officially vacant. The move comes after Mayor Matthew Seabrook resigned Jan. 8. 1

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  Impaired drivers end up in the ditch in northwestern Ont.

  Ontario Provincial Police in Atikokan say that within the last week, they investigated two impaired drivers who drove into the ditch in their community.

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  Traffic stop on a pickup results in charges for suspended driver, company

  Ontario Provincial Police stopped a pickup truck in Kapuskasing resulting in multiple charges for the driver as well as the company that owned the vehicle. 4

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  Two charged with first-degree murder, arson in northern Ont.

  A man and a woman from Blind River have been charged with first-degree murder and a third person has been charged with accessory to murder after the fact. 1

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  Costco Canada accused of overcharging online shoppers in class-action lawsuit

  Perrier Attorneys says Costco charged more for items online than in-store, a practice known as “double ticketing,” which is banned under the Competition Act.

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  Sudbury OPP stop pair of stunt drivers on separate northern highways on same day

  Two Sudbury motorists were stopped by provincial police for stunt driving on northern Ontario highways on the same day. 8

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  Toxic drugs circulating in northern Ontario

  Canada’s largest First Nations police service, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) issued a community safety alert as extremely toxic drugs are likely circulating in one of the Far North communities it serves. 3

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  Sault motorist was driving 175 km/h on Hwy. 17, northern Ont. police say

  A 20-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with stunt driving and is accused of exceeding the speed limit by 85 km/h. 8

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  Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

  Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources. 15

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  First responders stress safety as more venture onto the ice

  Following recent tragedies in northern Ontario, provincial police and other first responders are reminding the public to be cautious around bodies of water. 5

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  Cold weather sees an increase in battery service calls: CAA

  The Canadian Automobile Association says that the recent cold snap saw a substantial increase in calls for service in northern Ontario. 5

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  Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'

  As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party to move back to the "radical centre" to help its electoral fortunes. 1

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  Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.

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  Ramsey Lake Skating Path in Sudbury not officially opened

  The recent cold weather snap in Greater Sudbury has people venturing out to skate on Ramsey Lake – though city officials are reminding the public that the skating path has not yet opened. 5

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  Motorist facing impaired driving charges after vehicle stalled on Hwy. 11: OPP

  The driver of a vehicle that stalled on the side of Highway 11 is facing a number of charges. 10

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  'Everything is on the table': Joly won't rule out cutting off energy exports to U.S. in face of Trump tariff threat

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is not ruling out any countermeasures when it comes to dealing with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump — his threat of significant tariffs on Canadian imports, in particular. 1

• Teen allegedly hit by vehicle while being pulled on GT Racer sled: OPP
• East Nipissing Vipers ready to strike at International Silver Stick Championship 2
• Laurentian University students taking advantage of Free Store on campus 1
• Northern Ont. friends prepare for 450-km ski and snowshoe trek 1
• Northern Ont. man fined $1,001 for dumping a bag of garbage 4
• Sault police seek public help with mischief investigation after Grocer 4 Good window smashed 1
• Impaired drivers in northeastern Ontario keep police busy during the first weekend of 2025 10
• Here's what to know about why wildfires are getting worse 15
• It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV 4
• 'It's not realistic': Former PM Chretien thinks Trump will back off trade war 28
• Police appeal for witnesses, video footage in death investigation on St. Joseph Island 1
• How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs
• Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will not run for Liberal leadership
• Police seek video footage related to suspicious death in Jocelyn Township 1
• Fisherman rescued from Lake Simcoe in Innisfil 1
• Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual 1
• Trudeau asked Trump for California, Vermont to curb annexation talks
• Hwy. 6 crash in northern Ont. leads to impaired driving, drug trafficking charges 11
• Two people charged with murder after fatal 2023 fire in northern Ontario: police 1
• Anita Anand will not seek Liberal leadership
• Liberal leadership: Carney expected to launch bid next week, Clark organizing heavily, Gould considers entering 23
• Most Canadians say GST tax break will have no impact on finances: Nanos survey 6
• Former Sudbury, Ont., police officer found guilty of 2007 sexual assault 1
• School software hack hits school boards across six Canadian provinces 3
• Financial survival tips for the sandwich generation
• Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help
• Alta. man charged and released twice in one night for violence at northern Ont. hotel 8
• Winter travel advisory in effect for Greater Sudbury 2