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  Man wanted in Sudbury robbery charged in 'random and isolated' stabbing attack downtown

  A Greater Sudbury woman is upset about the charges laid against the man accused of attacking her son and a group of his colleagues downtown on Saturday. 3

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  Northwestern Ont. man charged with drug-impaired driving in head-on crash

  A 36-year-old man is charged with drug-impaired and dangerous driving after a head-on crash in northwest Ontario last Thursday. 4

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  'We apologize to anyone we've offended': Bath and Body Works pulls candles over backlash

  A major American retailer has stopped selling its new winter-themed candle over backlash from shoppers who said its design resembled Ku Klux Klan hoods. 1

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  Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed

  A 39-year-old British woman was killed when a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck and asphyxiated her, a coroner’s report said.

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  Canadian comedian, talk show host Mike Bullard dead at 67

  Canadian stand-up comedian and former talk show host Mike Bullard has died. 3

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  Morning traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges for unlicensed driver

  Provincial police in Hearst, Ont., stopped an unlicensed northwestern Ontario driver for a morning traffic infraction. 9

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  Teen driver charged after stopped with alcohol in their system: OPP

  A traffic stop in Friday’s early morning hours has resulted in charges for one eastern Ontario teen. 9

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  Northern Ont. driver faces multiple charges after being stopped for speeding: OPP

  A northern Ontario driver faces multiple charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17 East. 10

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  Two charged in recent Blind River suspicious death probe

  Two people are facing multiple charges after a dead person was brought to North Shore Health Network in Blind River this summer.

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  Northwestern Ontario woman charged in connection with teen's death

  A 32-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man this past January, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

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  Canadian drink company tastes controversy after Simu Liu raises cultural appropriation questions

  Controversy bubbled for a Canadian drink company after its founders drew the ire of a Marvel superhero on an episode of a 'Shark Tank'-style reality series.

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  First standardized housing designs coming in December, but won't be permit-ready until 'early 2025'

  The first iteration of the federal government's standardized pre-approved design catalogue – a revival of a wartime housing effort – will be unveiled in December, CTV News has learned.

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  Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

  A Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said. 2

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  Food banks continue to face a surge in demand

  As millions of Canadians head into the Thanksgiving weekend, food banks across the country continue to see a surge in demand.

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  Time running out to collect $100K prize with Parry Sound lottery ticket

  Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Parry Sound, Ont., last year is about to miss out on a $100,000 prize if they don't claim it within the next two weeks. 7

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  On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

  Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend. 5

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  Provincial police seek help identifying suspect in northern Ont. break-in

  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a break-in and damage to a business in Cochrane, Ont., this summer. 1

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  Thousands of kilometres from home, Justin Trudeau learns of dissension in his caucus

  The free trade agreement with ASEAN is expected to be signed at the end of 2025. If Trudeau is pressured to step down, or if his government falls and loses the next election, Trudeau will not, as prime minister, be there to see the fruits of his labour. 4

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  Northern lights dance across the night sky in northern Ont.

  The Northern Lights put on another spectacular show last week, with shades of blue, red, pink and green rippling across the night sky. 8

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  North Bay’s new all-wheel park officially opens

  The City of North Bay officially opened its new downtown all-wheel park. 6

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  North Bay Battalion coach to be behind the bench in CHL USA prospects challenge

  At hockey practice, every North Bay Battalion player clues in when head coach Ryan Oulahen is on the ice giving instructions. 1

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  Three suspected drug dealers arrested in Sudbury raid

  Three suspected drug dealers were charged and $14,000 in narcotics were seized during a Frood Road raid on Thursday, Sudbury police say. 2

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  Sault suspect on probation arrested with drugs, knife and $5K in cash

  A 34-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie who was wanted for a probation violation was found this week with a switchblade, drugs, a digital scale and $5,170 in cash.

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  Economists predict inflation dipped below 2% in September

  Economists expect inflation continued its downward trend last month, giving the Bank of Canada the all-clear to continue cutting its benchmark interest rate.

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• Multi-vehicle crash sends five to hospital
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• Messier says 'change' is inevitable as the NHL enters streaming era on Amazon
• Friends help Sudbury man find a home after living in an encampment 1
• ‘I’ll make sure you live forever': Bill Vigars, the publicist responsible for promoting Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope passes away 1
• Prime minister faces mounting pressure to step aside from inside caucus 8
• New Sault committee looks to crack down on graffiti 2
• Government spending on flights for Canadians fleeing the Middle East unpopular, Nanos survey finds
• How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
• Sudbury police release timelines, costs for body cameras for all front-line officers
• Sault police say a spit in the face sparked Chapple Road weapons call Thursday
• Look up: Northern lights could be visible across Canada this week 7
• Bloc won't hold Liberals 'hostage' over seniors' benefits: cabinet minister
• TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
• Sudbury student injured in collision with vehicle Thursday
• Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs and delay first 777X delivery as strike hits finances
• Police identify Toronto victim of alleged serial killer 4
• New approach aims to divert overdose patients in Sudbury away from the ER
• Fatal collision under investigation in Muskoka 1
• Sudbury police encourage residents to register home security cameras with CAMSAFE 1
• Sudbury estimates 500 people in the city experiencing homelessness 1
• Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report 3
• Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada's top court
• Two people arrested on Chapple Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie 1
• TD Bank hit with record US$3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering 2
• Timmins police board applauds plan to add more seats at Ontario Police College 1
• 340 rescued following Hurricane Milton's widespread destruction 16
• Mattawa man, 51, charged after police seize stolen property
• Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue
• Sudbury ordered to reduce fee for FOI request to $11K
• North Bay Battalion trade Wakely to Barrie for Moses, two picks 1
• Recent Lake Nipissing rescue highlights need for caution as weather cools, police say
• Timmins police warns fraudsters using AI to mimic voices of their grandchildren 1
• Sudbury diving into aquatics plans after infrastructure review 7