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  Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.

  There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.

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  Wind turbine blaze 'contained' north of Goderich, Ont.

  Todd Edginton could hardly believe his eyes when he looked out his back door to find a wind turbine on fire. He wasn’t alone, as people stopped just north of Goderich to see the spectacle unfold. 2

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  Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space

  Photos released by NASA taken from International Space Station show the immense scale of the wildfires in Nova Scotia, with billowing smoke engulfing the landscape. 5

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  Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

  Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

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  Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked

  A Sudbury teacher accused of having sex with a student has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.

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  Master glass blower holds exhibition at the Timmins Museum

  Angelo Rossi is a world-renowned master glass blower. He now lives in Smooth Rock Falls after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of his studio in Niagara Falls. 1

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  Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

  Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday. 1

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  Four kids and one man drown after Quebec fishing accident: provincial police

  A fishing excursion ended in tragedy on Saturday when four children died in a village in northeastern Quebec, provincial police said. 1

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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. 99

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  Earth Festival returns as an in-person event in Sudbury

  Saturday saw the return of the Greater Sudbury Earth Festival. Held at Delki Dozzi Park, the free event marked the first live in-person Earth Festival since the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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  North Bay men's shelter says more and more people need help

  North Bay's men's homeless shelter Hope Awaits Ministries says there has been a sizeable influx of homeless men looking for a bed at night and a hot meal. 1

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  Sudbury part of province-wide ‘Enough is Enough’ day of action

  On Saturday, the Sudbury & District Labour Council held a rally to raise awareness about the problems being caused by the high cost of living and other challenges. 1

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  Bike to Work Week kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie

  The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health and the Sault Cycling Club are encouraging locals to ride their bicycles more often. 1

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  Highway 11 reopens between Kapuskasing and Hearst

  Highway 11 has reopened between Kapuskasing and Hearst after a two-vehicle collision Friday morning. 1

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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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  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. 8

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  Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes, pointing to possible quality-of-care issues: study

  New study finds increase in antipsychotic drugs use in long-term care homes across Canada, despite no significant increase in behavioural symptoms – something that may expose a potential area of concern for quality of care, researchers say.

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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

• Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, 'That '70s Show' actor faces 30 years to life
• Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035
• Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says 2
• Air Canada says to expect further travel disruptions following Thursday's IT issues 4
• Timmins city councillor takes police chief on tour of crime hotspots 5
• Fire ban declared in northern Ontario 99
• 3 girls now charged in assault, kidnapping investigation in Huntsville
• Sudbury high school students create two Indigenous murals 12
• Northern communities want a permanent foreign worker immigration program, sources say 7
• Poilievre tries to head off PPC vote as Bernier bets on social conservatives 3
• New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 1
• North Bay monitoring creek after transport fire involving pool chemicals 3
• Blind River emergency room temporary closure averted 14
• Animal owners reminded to not leave dogs in the car 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 50
• 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