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  Deep cuts to staffing, programs at Laurentian university have many wondering what future holds

  Emotions are running high these days on Laurentian University campus as faculty, staff and students try to determine their next steps. It comes after Monday's announcement that dozens of people, including 110 faculty positions, are being terminated. 21

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  Ontario reports more than 4,100 new COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions near 650

  COVID-19 case numbers in Ontario have climbed back above the 4,000 mark as the number of patients in intensive care continues to climb. 9

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  In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot

  Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine altogether, following news of its possible link to very rare blood clot cases, health authorities said. 25

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  Bernie Madoff, massive Ponzi scheme mastermind, dies in prison at 82

  Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and earned him a 150-year prison term, died behind bars early Wednesday. He was 82. 1

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  Ontario should allow every resident to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine, group says

  Four public health experts and a Toronto city councillor are calling on the province to implement a system that would allow everyone to pre-register to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to address confusion over how and when to book a shot. 11

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  Sault police arrest armed robbery suspect

  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says the man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery last month has been arrested.

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  Ontario Mine Rescue Program gets $8M boost

  Mining safety program headquartered in Sudbury gets $8 million from the province to help protect workers in an emergency. 1

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  Doctors' message for anyone worried by blood clot news: 'They're good vaccines'

  In the wake of the first reported blood clot in Canada linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many doctors are emphasizing that undergoing the risk of an exceedingly rare adverse response to a vaccine is far more safe than risking contracting COVID-19. 25

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  Driver dies after crashing into house

  Ottawa police say a driver has died after crashing into a house in the Elmvale Acres neighbourhood. 1

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  'Prime suspect' arrested in 1996 disappearance of California student

  The longtime suspect in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder, and his father was booked in jail as an accessory to the crime. 1

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  Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist

  A prosecutor said Wednesday that he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer with second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in a shooting that ignited days of unrest and clashes between protesters and police. 11

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  Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

  Queen Elizabeth II has returned to royal duties four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip. 14

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  Does deferring payments during the pandemic affect your credit score?

  During the COVID-19 pandemic more than three million Canadians took advantage of deferred payments to help with financial issues. 1

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  Prince Philip's funeral to bring William, Harry back together

  When Prince Philip's funeral takes place on Saturday, many will be watching for any signs of reconciliation between Prince Harry and the royal family, especially with his elder brother Prince William. 14

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  White House: first lady Jill Biden 'tolerated' medical procedure 'well'

  Jill Biden had a 'common medical procedure' on Wednesday, came through it 'well' and was expected to resume her normal schedule, the White House said.

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  Retail and grocery magnate W. Galen Weston dead at 80 after 'long illness'

  Canadian retail kingpin and philanthropist W. Galen Weston has died at age 80, George Weston Ltd. announced Tuesday. 2

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  Only bilingual midwifery training program in Canada victim of Laurentian University cuts

  Laurentian University's four-year midwifery program, one of only three offered in the province and the only one offered in French, was one of the many cuts made during the university's restructuring announcement on Monday. 21

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  Air Canada set to return to North Bay

  Following an agreement with the federal government, Air Canada has restored services to the Jack Garland Airport in North Bay.

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  Sault Ste. Marie pledges to go plastic-free

  Sault Ste. Marie says it's looking to go plastic-free and will help promote a similar lifestyle for households and businesses in the Sault with its new program. 1

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  Greater Sudbury sells Meatbird Lake Park to Vale for $4M

  City council in Greater Sudbury is selling Meatbird Lake Park to Vale for $4 million.

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  Shock and disappointment as more than 100 Laurentian faculty positions terminated

  Laurentian University faculty and staff are still reeling over Monday's eliminated positions as the school attempts to restructure as part of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act process. Roughly 87 faculty members, many of them tenure, were told their positions were gone. 21

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  Sudbury man charged with two armed robberies in Val Caron

  A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with two recent armed robberies in Val Caron.

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  Another person has died of COVID in Greater Sudbury; 18 new cases reported Tuesday

  Another person has died of COVID-19, Public Health Sudbury & Districts said Tuesday, the 24th fatality in the area connected to the disease since the pandemic began.

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  Elliot Lake resident wins $199,109 Lottario prize

  Lawrence De Young of Elliot Lake won $199,109 in the Dec. 26, 2020, Lottario draw, the Ontario Lottery Corp. announced Tuesday.

• East Algoma OPP deploys spike belt near Massey; suspect caught following foot chase
• Motorist searches for moose they hit with their vehicle, ends up lost in northern Ontario woods overnight 1
• Deer makes daring cross of melting lake ice 1
• Low-risk COVID exposure at Sudbury's Toys R Us location
• Canada receives first report of blood clot linked to AstraZeneca 32
• Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault
• Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots 4
• North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre breaks ground for new transitional housing project 8
• Power restored for parts of New Sudbury after brief outage Tuesday morning
• Parole suspended for man in West Nipissing after child pornography charges
• Terms and conditions: How to get your refund from Air Canada 7
• Ontario reports more than 3,600 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate crosses 10 per cent 35
• U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J COVID-19 shot over clot reports 4
• Ontario works to create more critical care beds in hospitals as COVID-19 cases soar
• Ontario's hard-hit ICUs aren't just running out of beds, but also doctors and nurses 46
• Nine Ontario family members contract COVID-19, mother fights for life in ICU 1
• Why some Canadians believe delaying their COVID-19 vaccination is the ethical choice 33
• Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program' 7
• Canadian snowbirds landing in U.S. border towns to avoid quarantine hotels 1
• Mathematics, physics, music among dozens of program cuts at Laurentian university 21
• Some blood pressure medication linked to higher risk of skin cancer, study finds
• North Bay parents speak out for disabled son who’s been ‘skipped over’ in vaccine rollout 1
• PM talking to opposition leaders ahead of budget, as O'Toole balks at basic income 8
• Sudbury's health unit reports 41 new COVID cases Monday
• Sadness, anger greets news of program, staffing cuts at Laurentian University 21
• Sudbury private college aims to train much-needed skilled tradespeople 1
• Spring break activities hard to come by during provincial stay-at-home order 1
• Ontario schools closing to in-person learning indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar 9
• Sault supply teacher charged with sex assault on student under age 16
• Sudbury police charge two accused southern Ont. drug dealers with ignoring stay-at-orders after raid
• Two men from the Sault area arrested after being seen under cars with a saw 1
• Canada set to receive 1M Pfizer-BioNTech doses, Moderna playing catch-up 32
• Doctor warns of possible fourth wave if Ontario reopens too soon after third 1
• Parents look for spring break activities during Ontario's third stay-at-home order
• West Nipissing cleanup group says litter problem is getting worse 2
• Doctors perform first double lung transplant on COVID-19 patient in Canada 1