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  Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban

  Three people have been charged this week after having campfires during the fire ban and one person could be fined up to $25,000 or face jail time. 100

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  Sewing needles found at 2nd Bracebridge beach, prompting closure

  A popular beach in Bracebridge is open to the public two days after sewing needles were found in the water, but a second beach has since closed over safety concerns. 1

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  BREAKING

  Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec

  Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week. 7

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  Tenants displaced by downtown Sudbury fire receive support from the city

  Tenants displaced from a fire in downtown Sudbury last week are still out of their homes and receiving help from the city. 5

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  Outdoor patio return to downtown Sudbury amid the hot weather

  There will be a lot of music, revelry and fun in downtown Sudbury on Friday evening as the Downtown Sudbury Business Improvement Association launches its 'Ultimate Summer Kick-Off' Party. For many, it also marks the unofficial start to patio season. 7

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  Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

  Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize. 4

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  Flood of community support for Sault Ste. Marie boy who had bike stolen

  A Sault Ste. Marie mother and her young son are expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the community and a local sporting goods store for helping them recover from a distressing incident. 5

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  Hunter fined $8,000, licence suspension after shooting at deer decoy in Muskoka

  A hunter from Mactier is facing an $8,000 fine after pleading guilty to trespassing and shooting from a roadway in Muskoka.

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  'Torch has been passed': What younger generations need to know about inheriting a family cottage

  As more Canadians pass their family cottages down to the next generation, 'major shifts' in the ownership of recreational homes will occur, according to Re/Max. But amid concerns around the cost of housing, some may be wondering whether they can afford to keep that family cottage. Here's what younger generations need to know about inheriting a recreational property and the market today. 1

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  Timmins seniors' residence opens in-house thrift shop

  The people who reside at Spruce Hill Lodge in the South Porcupine area of Timmins are enjoying a new and exclusive retail experience. 3

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  Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life

  'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and could get 30 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty on two of three counts of rape at his second trial, in which the Church of Scientology played a central role.

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  Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035

  The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.

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  Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says

  As the rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities. 2

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  Air Canada says to expect further travel disruptions following Thursday's IT issues

  Air Canada says travellers should be prepared for further flight disruptions as it works to return service to normal following a technical malfunction Thursday. 4

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  Timmins city councillor takes police chief on tour of crime hotspots

  Timmins City Counc. Bill Gvozdanovic took Timmins Police Chief Dan Foy on a tour of his ward in the Schumacher area. 5

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  Fire ban declared in northern Ontario

  An open-air fire ban declared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in the north due to extreme forest fire hazard went into effect at midnight. 100

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  3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville

  Huntsville OPP has charged a third girl in connection to an alleged assault captured on video at a local high school and shared on social media earlier this month.

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  Sudbury high school students create two Indigenous murals

  Some new wall art was unveiled at a Greater Sudbury area high school Thursday to help celebrate National Indigenous History Month. 12

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  Northern communities want a permanent foreign worker immigration program, sources say

  As the health care field struggles to fill positions, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program has proven to be a lifeline, according to the Timmins and District Hospital. 7

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  Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives

  Pierre Poilievre is off to Manitoba to rally Conservative supporters ahead of a byelection that Maxime Bernier is hoping will send him back to Parliament. The far-right People's Party of Canada leader lost his Quebec seat in the 2019 federal vote and lost again in the 2021 election. 2

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  New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

  Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva. 1

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  North Bay monitoring creek after transport fire involving pool chemicals

  The City of North Bay is monitoring chlorine levels in Chippewa Creek after fire run-off water from the transport fire entered storm sewers. 3

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  Blind River emergency room temporary closure averted

  A planned closure due to doctor shortage in Blind River on Friday has been avoided, the North Shore Health Network says. 14

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  Animal owners reminded to not leave dogs in the car

  Dog owners are being reminded by the humane society and police to not leave their dogs in vehicles as temperatures rise. 2

• Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate
• RBC resolves technical issues with online, mobile banking
• Anti-fraud centre warns of rising trend in romance/investment scams 4
• Auto giants speak at Sudbury's 2nd annual BEV conference 8
• Northern College signs deal with Timmins to rent downtown office space 8
• 'Mortifying': Toronto woman says restaurant shamed her for ordering too much food 2
• Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds 4
• Northern Ont. town on the brink of evacuation as out-of-control wildfire grows 7
• Sudbury students enjoy francophone concert 4
• Two drivers stopped for speeding in northern Ont., one at 154 km/h 5
• Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference 7
• Climate change and El Nino's return will impact Canada's weather. Here's how 2
• Firefighters from U.S., South Africa to battle Canada's 'unprecedented' fires 48
• Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence 3
• Ontario renews summer ER staffing funding for one more year 10
• Some human scents increase attacks from mosquitos 4
• What you need to know about Ontario's summer weather forecast 1
• These are the worst roads in northern Ontario 2023 4
• 4 women, 1 man charged in Ontario human trafficking case involving 13 victims 1
• Ontario charges Marineland over care of its black bears 2
• What you may not have known about bladder cancer
• Main artery in North Bay reopened after trailer fire 3
• 'We are stuck here': Saskatoon woman says she can't sell home due to nearby shelter 3
• OMA releases progress report on its prescription for primary care 5
• State of emergency in northern Ontario lakeside community due to rising water levels 13
• 9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway closed again 6
• 'Home on native land:' A new push to change O Canada's lyrics 5
• Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found 1
• Personality changes, confusion could be key signs your liver is failing
• Fire ban issued for Greater Sudbury, Killarney 5
• Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury 2
• Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it
• Complaints about ATVs on pedestrian trails in Timmins have police attention 5
• Total fire ban issued in Muskoka as fire danger rating is upgraded to extreme 2
• Sudbury, Ont. featured in new Jane Goodall movie playing at IMAX 3
• Annual Gutsy Walk is happening on Sunday 4