Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River
Due to extremely dry conditions and nine active wildfires in northern Ontario, a fire ban is going into effect for Elliot Lake and Blind River at midnight on Tuesday.
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Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31
Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.
Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase
A last-minute decision to purchase tickets for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw for May turned out to be lucky for a northern Ontario paramedic.
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Off-price retailer throws surprise party for long-time customer
A northern Ontario woman got the surprise of a lifetime from the staff of her favourite store.
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Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region
There are six new forest fires confirmed in the northeast region, Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services reported Saturday evening, bringing the active number of fires in the region to seven.
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Sault’s Longest Garage Sale draws crowds downtown
Clothes racks, food vendors, art displays and musicians lined Queen Street in Sault Ste. Marie as the Downtown Association held its annual 'Sault's Longest Garage Sale.' The event typically serves as a spring sidewalk sale for downtown businesses.
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Feds spending $1.2M on the Sault’s trail network
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Two ‘aggressive’ hitchhikers on Hwy. 17 charged
Ontario Provincial Police have charged two people following reports of hitchhikers displaying aggressive behaviour along the Highway 17 East corridor in Kenora.
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South Ont. man fined $7K for northern Ont. moose hunt violations
An Etobicoke man has pled guilty to hunting a bull moose without a licence and then abandoning the moose and allowing the meat to spoil.
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Anishinabek Nation holds opioid summit
In response to community concerns about the ongoing opioid crisis, the Anishinabek Nation is holding a summit for members to discuss possible solutions and to identify service gaps.
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CTV News Northern Ontario reporter finalist for two journalism awards
Two stories by CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca video journalist (VJ) Sergio Arangio in Timmins are up for regional awards of excellence.
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Making an old diamond mine shine again
The De Beers group opened a $2 billion diamond mine in Ontario's far north in 2008 and wrapped up production in 2019.
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Trail festival coming to ‘Salt’ Ste. Marie
Organizers of a new summer event in Sault Ste. Marie are hoping to attract mountain biking enthusiasts from all over.
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Arena upgrade slated for Batchewana First Nation
A major arena upgrade is coming to Batchewana First Nation. The federal government has announced nearly $3 million for the modernization of the Rankin Arena.
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Sault Fire Services launches education campaign
The door-to-door smoke and carbon monoxide alarm program is back in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Fire ban in place for two northern communities
![With nine active forest fires in the region and dry conditions, two northern Ontario communities have issued a fire ban on open burning.]()
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Sudbury outdoor theatre to open this summer
![An outdoor theatre, the YES Theatre Refettorio, will open in downtown Sudbury this summer. Amanda Hicks reports.]()
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Small northern Ont. community comes together
![Here is a look at the town of Dubreuilville as it gathers for an annual community cleanup and barbeque sponsored by one of the local mines.]()
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Paddleboarding in Greater Sudbury
![With the arrival of warm weather, the Explore the North crew hits the water on Whitewater Lake in the Azilda area of Greater Sudbury.]()
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Winners throws longtime customer surprise party
![June Graham celebrated her 95th birthday in style at her favourite store. Mike McDonald was there.]()
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Warm dry conditions continue for the region
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Sault’s Longest Garage Sale brings crowds downtown
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Police officer, school bus driver killed in violent crash north of Woodstock, Ont.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer and a school bus driver are dead after a violent crash north of Woodstsock Monday morning.
Body of 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls found
The body of a Winnipeg boy who fell into Sturgeon Falls on Saturday has been found following a desperate underwater search that lasted more than a day.
Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury
One person is in critical condition after hitting a moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on Friday night, police say.
Small plane crashes at North Bay airport, minor injuries
A small plane crashed at North Bay airport Monday and minor injuries are being reported.
Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River
Due to extremely dry conditions and nine active wildfires in northern Ontario, a fire ban is going into effect for Elliot Lake and Blind River at midnight on Tuesday.
Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know
There's a heightened risk of wildfires across the country during what has been one of the earliest fire seasons on record. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, here's where the risk is highest.
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it
A raccoon in Maine was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it, state wildlife authorities said.
Giraffe at Calgary zoo died from a broken neck, investigation reveals
Officials with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo have released more information about the death of Emara, a 12-year-old Masai giraffe, earlier this month.
6 cougars killed near Victoria after attacks on sheep farms
Conservation officers have captured and killed six cougars near Victoria this year in response to multiple predatory attacks on sheep farms.
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Singh calling for foreign interference special rapporteur Johnston to step aside
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New Democrat MP says she is target of foreign interference by China
New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan said Monday that Canada's spy agency has confirmed her long-held belief she is being targeted by the Chinese government, as the prime minister granted the NDP's wish to allow more party members to review top-secret intelligence.
Northern B.C., Alberta and all of Ontario under 'high' to 'extreme' wildfire risk: What to know
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Free prescription drugs could reduce overall health-care costs in Canada: study
Overall health-care costs could be reduced in Canada by providing free prescription drugs to patients, according to a new study.
'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips
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