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  Worker at Detour Lake mine site in Cochrane tests positive for COVID-19

  The Porcupine Health Unit is investigating a positive COVID-19 result for an employee from Detour Lake Mine in Cochrane, the health unit said Friday.

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  Canada's last remaining intact ice shelf collapses

  A glaciologist says it was only a matter of time before Canada's last remaining intact ice shelf broke up. 2

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  3 Vancouver police officers COVID-positive after responding to large party: union

  Several Vancouver police officers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being called to an "out of control" party, according to their union.

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  A look back at Trudeau and Trump's four-year-long yo-yo relationship

  It's been almost four years since a newly-elected Donald Trump invited Justin Trudeau to the grounds of the White House for their first official face-to-face visit. As we're less than 3 months away from the U.S. election, CTVNews.ca recounts the highlights, and lowlights, in the political relationship between the American president and Canadian PM. 8

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  Survivors of deadly India crash say plane swayed violently

  The plane swayed violently as it approached a hilltop runway drenched in monsoon rain, and moments later the special return flight for Indians stranded abroad by the pandemic skidded off, nosedived and cracked in two, leaving 18 dead and more than 120 injured. 4

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  Intentional fire lit in garbage bins causes damage to home, police investigating

  A criminal investigation in North Bay is underway after multiple garbage and recycling bins were intentionally lit on fire in the early morning hours of Aug.7. 1

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  New numbers show unemployment is down; Sudbury business owners say it's encouraging

  It was another month of stellar gains when it comes to Canadian jobs. According to the new numbers from Statistics Canada, Canada gained 419,000 jobs over the month of July. When you look at the last three months however, it's still 1.3 million jobs short of pre-COVID numbers in February. 1

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  Sudbury's jobless rate was 9.2% in July, one of the lowest in Ontario

  Greater Sudbury's unemployment rate dipped slightly in July, falling to 9.2 per cent from 9.4 per cent in June, Statistics Canada reported Friday.

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  Algoma Sailing Club sees spike in membership through pandemic

  Despite the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling all events and races this year, the Algoma Sailing Club says it's actually seeing a rise in membership. 1

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  Northern College holds outdoor pandemic graduation

  Students from Northern College's underground mining and millwright pre-apprenticeship certificate programs had the chance to graduate together Friday — through physically-distanced outdoor ceremony.

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  Chatham man charged with sexual assault in Verner

  A 21-year-old man from Chatham has been charged with sexual assault, the Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police said Friday

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  Sault man repeatedly stabs corrections officer with pencil

  A man in custody at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre has been charged with attacking a corrections officer with a pencil.

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  Cycling Without Age gives long-term care residents a breath of fresh air

  A program that originated in Denmark has come to Greater Sudbury, connecting the elderly and less able with nature, their community and social interaction. 1

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  Garson woman found asleep at the wheel, charged with impaired

  A 21-year-old woman from Garson is facing charges after police found her pulled over to the side of the road, asleep, with her vehicle idling.

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  Man in his 30s tests positive for COVID-19 in Sudbury

  There is a new COVID-19 case in Greater Sudbury, the area's 91st case since the pandemic emerged in March.

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  Woman sustains serious head injury in latest unprovoked assault in Timmins

  A 40-year-old homeless woman is facing charges following a serious attack on a 51-year-old woman in Timmins on Aug. 6.

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  Sudbury police detonate suspicious package found at CRA; doesn't appear to have contained explosives

  Greater Sudbury Police say a suspicious package found at the Canada Revenue Agency building Thursday evening has been rendered "safe."

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  Owner 'moved beyond words' after residents help her find missing pony in Powassan

  It's been a whirlwind of a week for Breanna Pearce, but she's relieved to know her small pony Cider is coming home safely.

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  Parking, other new costs could add millions to budget of new library, art gallery in Sudbury

  Including the Sudbury Multi-Cultural Centre and the Sudbury Theatre Centre in the downtown Junction project could add between $2.5 million and $3 million to the project's roughly $42 million budget, city council will hear next week.

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  Kapuskasing man arrested after dropping backpack filled with $8K in illegal drugs – and his ID

  A man in Kapuskasing is facing charges after police found a backpack full of illegal drugs – and identification with the suspect's name and address.

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  Ontario 'disappointed' in U.S. decision to impose tariffs on aluminum products

  The Progressive Conservative government says they are disappointed that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of aluminum products.

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  Man charged July 29 for sex assault tried to contact victim day after his arrest

  The Ontario Provincial Police in East Algoma have arrested a 55-year-old Blind River man for trying to contact the victim he is charged with sexually assaulting 30 years ago.

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  Laurentian University unveils plans for residence ahead of students' return

  Students who live on campus at Laurentian University can expect a few changes when they return to campus in the coming weeks. The school's residence will reduce its occupancy to 35 per cent capacity as it tries new methods to enforce physical distancing. 1

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  Funds announced by province won’t help Legions in northeast cover operating shortfall

  Legions in Sudbury say they are upset after hearing that the $83 million from Ontario’s Trillium Fund won’t be going towards keeping their buildings operating.

• Police watchdog investigating North Bay incident in which man was found unconscious
• Sudbury's transit system to get 53 new buses, other improvements in $100M announcement 1
• North Bay Police working with downtown businesses to put a halt to crime 1
• Casino workers in Sault Ste. Marie hope to see their benefits extended while the casino stays closed 1
• Leaking roof at Sudbury Arena needs repairs, report says
• Timmins police seize loaded rifle from vehicle, three people charged
• Noront to resume exploration in the Ring of Fire 1
• Fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ontario for fourth day in a row
• Three unprovoked assaults in same area in Timmins concern residents and police
• Woman charged with murder following domestic disturbance west of Sudbury
• Man accused of reporting a fake crash to escape police spot check
• New museum exhibit showcases successful former North Bayites
• Man in his 70s has COVID, 90th case in Sudbury area since pandemic began
• Sudburians worry about family in Beirut 1
• Nurses' union makes another appeal regarding elderly patients being housed at Sudbury hotel 1
• Heavy police presence on street in Kirkland Lake
• Support for Algoma University student union rolls in after Black Lives Matter signs set on fire
• MR35 reopens following fatal crash that left one person dead
• Sault police officer charged with failing to stop for red light
• New COVID-19 case in Timmins; man in his 20s, source of infection unknown
• Sudbury Wolves, OHL announce 64-game schedule, return to play in December 1
• After salmonella outbreak, officials encourage people to sign up for food recall alerts
• Sault woman charged with mischief after claiming man tried to abduct her and posting about it on social media
• Ontario records fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day
• ATV driver near North Bay crashes, ends up being charged with impaired driving
• Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger 12
• Sudbury man drowns in Halfway Lake during attempt to help kayaker who had capsized
• Three separate water fatalities in northeast show explicit need for the use of lifejackets 1
• North Bay police recover hand grenade from recently acquired property
• Callander woman's search for her beloved pony is underway 1
• Eat and shop local to win big prizes in the Algoma Region 1
• Callander Museum and Gallery set to reopen to public this week
• More than 1 billion students face 'generational catastrophe' due to COVID-19, UN warns 46
• Power outage planned in Copper Cliff Aug. 9 and Aug. 16
• Sault police cruiser involved in crash Tuesday morning; no injuries reported
• Ontario sees two days of fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases after weekend spike 1
• Two suspects in Timmins wanted in theft of vintage silver coins
• Sudbury police charge woman after car crashes into guard rail on Kathleen Street
• School can safely reopen if they follow two important procedures, studies find 29
• Cutting calories no more: New guidelines call for fundamental shift in obesity treatment 4
• Vale helping butterflies with milkweed and monarchs project
• Former Hamilton student trustees allege systemic racism within board, call for impeachment 1
• Northern mayors optimistic about the reopening of First Cobalt Refinery
• Cliff jumping incident leaves one man dead
• Rural Canadians face greater disparities from lack of anesthesia care: doctors
• Manitoulin man dead in suspected drowning in Pike Lake
• 'Soccer is back': Nipissing District Soccer Club allowed to hold training session with players 1
• Plane overloaded with cocaine crashes on take-off, exposing alleged crime syndicate
• 'It's a slap in the face': families deal with vandalism at memorial site 1
• Author releases new thriller set in old Sudbury neighbourhood 1
• Trump calls for new death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber
• SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years 5
• Timmins residents talk pandemic challenges, hopes for the fall
• Bruce Mines 'Run around the Bay' to go ahead as planned 1
• Nursing home employee in Hearst tests positive for COVID-19
• Ontario ticket holder claims Friday night's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot