Sault police say suspects stole tip jar, threw food and attacked victim with a shovel
A 28-year-old suspect is in custody in Sault Ste. Marie following an altercation at a local business Nov. 25.
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Algoma Public Health to reassess COVID restrictions in two weeks
Algoma Public Health said the region's 170 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 is higher than the provincial average when Ontario went into full lockdown.
Kirkland Lake traffic stop leads police to drug haul
An Ontario Provincial Police traffic stop on Poplar Avenue on Nov. 26 in Kirkland Lake led to the discovery of drugs, cash and three loaded handguns.
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Sudbury Public Health nurses seek new contract
Conciliation talks are underway in Sudbury on Monday between Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Ontario Nurses’ Association.
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Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs loses chance for Olympic curling berth
The Battle of the Brads took place Sunday night with Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs losing 4-3 in the 10th end.
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Sault theatre group casting for next production
As live theatre awakens from its COVID-19 slumber, the West End Theatre Project in Sault Ste Marie is getting ready for its next musical.
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Sudbury curler Tracy Fleury falls short in Olympic bid
Jennifer Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 in the women’s final at Canada’s Olympic curling trials to secure a berth at the Beijing Games.
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
It’s a big weekend for northern curlers as both mens and womens teams look to secure an opportunity to represent Team Canada on the world's stage.
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PUC outages blamed on weather and car crashes
Sault Ste. Marie's power utility company says while there have been a number of power outages over the past month, this year's total is less than it was in November of last year.
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Sault Ste. Marie city council to explore downtown security options
The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association could be getting a reprieve from the costs of hiring private security to patrol the downtown core.
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Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
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Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action
A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.
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Sault Zonta Club launches campaign against gender-based violence
The Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie is launching a social media campaign to highlight the issue of gender-based violence.
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Sudbury Wolves have 12 players with COVID-19, all team activities suspended
The Sudbury Wolves are dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario Hockey League said Tuesday, forcing the team to suspend activities.
Police investigating after protesters harass families as children get their vaccines in North Bay
Abby Blaszczyk took her seven-year-old son to be vaccinated Sunday in North Bay, and the experience has left her and her young child upset, after they were harassed by anti-vaccination protestors.
Huntsville school bus driver charged with being drug impaired
Provincial police arrested a bus driver in a school parking lot accused of being high on Tuesday morning in Huntsville.
Sault police say suspects stole tip jar, threw food and attacked victim with a shovel
A 28-year-old suspect is in custody in Sault Ste. Marie following an altercation at a local business Nov. 25.
North Bay lotto players win big money
Lottario Jackpot of $710,202 won by two North Bay residents, Roseann Timbrell and Trevor Caldwell.
Ontario's pandemic death toll hits 10,000 as province logs nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario's pandemic death toll hit 10,000 people on Tuesday as the province reported nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases.
Senior isolation at a seasonal high
Advocates are hoping you'll keep seniors in mind this Holiday season as isolation under COVID-19 continues to be problematic.
Kirkland Lake woman scores big lottery win
Helene-Louise Vaillant of Kirkland Lake matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the OLG’s Oct. Lotto Max draw to win $100,000.
Timmins resort gears up for winter season
Its snow-making machines are roaring and the winter weather is settling in, which means the Mount Jamieson Resort in Timmins is getting excited about its upcoming season.
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CTV Atlantic's Steve Murphy looks back on his storied career
After 45 years in broadcasting, the legendary journalist's last appearance as Anchor of CTV NEWS AT SIX will be on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Russia test-fires second missile amid tensions with the West
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Falling concrete barely misses pedestrian in Turkey
Security camera footage shows a man narrowly dodging concrete blocks as strong winds battered the Turkish city of Izmir.
Canadiens look for 'fresh start' start with Bergevin ousted
Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor
In a video shared on Nov. 29, actor Matthew McConaughey put the rumours to rest by announcing that he will not run for Texas governor.
First-of-its-kind electric tundra buggy used in Manitoba
A first-of-its-kind electric tundra buggy for polar bear sightseeing is being used for tourist transportation in Churchill, Man. CTV’s Jill Macyshon reports.
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Unvaccinated travellers barred from planes and trains as of today
Unvaccinated travellers over the age of 12 won't be able to board a plane or passenger train in Canada beginning today, and a negative COVID-19 test will no longer serve as a substitute for most people. The stringent new requirement comes into effect as Canada reacts to the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Ontario's pandemic death toll hits 10,000 as province logs nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario's pandemic death toll hit 10,000 people on Tuesday as the province reported nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases.
CBSA has intercepted hundreds of fake COVID-19 tests, vaccine documents
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it has intercepted hundreds of suspected falsified or fraudulent COVID-19 test results and proof of vaccination credentials since they were required for travel.
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections more severe, likely in immunocompromised individuals: Pfizer study
A Pfizer study involving more than a million fully vaccinated people found that COVID-19 breakthrough infections were more common among immunocompromised individuals and were far more likely to lead to hospitalization or death.
Extended COVID-19 pandemic benefits to cost feds $873M: PBO
Extending both the sickness and caregiving benefits into next spring – as proposed in Bill C-2 – will cost the government approximately $873 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) estimates.
