Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada
Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.
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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.
Algoma University kicks off Indigenous History Month
Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie is kicking off National Indigenous History Month.
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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.
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'We exist everywhere': West Nipissing to host its first-ever Pride parade in June
Three years after the Municipality of West Nipissing flew the Pride flag for the first time, it and the Pride committee are hosting the first-ever Pride parade later this month.
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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.
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Auto giants speak at Sudbury's 2nd annual BEV conference
Honda and General Motors were two of the big keynote speakers on Thursday as the BEV Indepth: Mines to Mobility conference resumed at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
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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.
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Algoma University relaunches summer music program
Algoma University is offering a summer program designed to give aspiring musicians a head start on a career in music.
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Northern Ont. communities still lack high-speed internet access, report finds
A new study released Wednesday finds northern Ontario is far behind when it comes to high-speed internet access.
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Future of battery electric vehicles the focus at Sudbury conference
The second annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) conference is under way at Cambrian College in Sudbury.
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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.
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Some human scents increase attacks from mosquitos
A wet start to spring followed by hot, dry temperatures means it has been the perfect storm for mosquitos to make a rapid return to our region.
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OMA releases progress report on its prescription for primary care
The Ontario Medical Association has released its progress report on primary care and what it's found is progress has been made but there's a lot of work that is still needed to be done.
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Two drivers stopped for speeding in northern Ont., one at 154 km/h
A 31-year-old was clocked doing 154 km/h on Highway 11 in North Bay and a commercial driver travelling 125 km/h on Highway 17 in Kenora on Wednesday.
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OLG looking for Lotto Max ticket winners
![OLG is still trying to track down the winner of a $1 million Lotto Max winner in Larder Lake and a $70 million winner in Scarborough.]()
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Weather alerts in the northeast Friday
![WATCH: Heat warnings continue with slow moving thunderstorms approaching the region and could bring up to 60 mm of rain in some area.]()
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Sault conservation group buys more than 300 acres
![Kees Van Frankenhuyzen of Algoma Highlands Conservancy discusses the purchase of more than 300 acres of land in the Sault Ste. Marie area.]()
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Severe penalties for ignoring northern fire ban
![WATCH: Northern Ontario has been declared a restricted fire zone banning open-air burning, which if broken can come with big penalties.]()
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Algoma U kicks off Indigenous History Month
![A variety of events and activities are planned for June leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on the 21st. Mike McDonald reports.]()
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Fines, jail time penalty for leaving dog in a car
![With the high temperatures, police are reminding dog owners to not leave a dog in a car for any amount of time. Jaime McKee reports.]()
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Car giants make keynote at BEV conference
![Car giants Honda Canada and General Motors were the keynote speeches at Day 2 of the BEV In-depth Conference at Cambrian College on Thursday]()
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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Canada's 'unprecedented' fire season linked to climate change, will be the new normal: scientists
At the moment, wildfires are burning across six provinces and one territory in Canada — and they’re still spreading in what’s being called an unprecedented fire season. While firefighters work tirelessly to battle the merciless flames and prevent further destruction, scientists say the wildfires are linked to climate change and that this will be the new normal.
Trudeau raises Poland's democratic backsliding as prime minister visits Toronto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he raised concerns about reports that LGBTQ2S+ rights and democracy are under threat in Poland during a Friday visit with its prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, in Toronto.
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.
'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.
'Utterly disgusting': Canadian Army sergeant fined for 'anti-Jewish' comments
A 38-year-old sergeant in the Canadian Army was fined $3,000 and issued a severe reprimand after he made what a military judge described as 'utterly disgusting' anti-Jewish comments while conducting an infantry training course in 2021.
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'Favourable day' for N.S. crews fighting wildfires: Official
N.S. Premier Tim Houston speaks about the devastation the wildfires are causing and the need for residents to respect the fire ban.
