Annual Gutsy Walk is happening on Sunday
'Together as one we walk to stop Crohn's and Colitis' is the theme of a fundraiser being held this Sunday in communities across Canada, including in northern Ontario.
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9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway reopened
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting nine active wildfires in northeastern Ontario on Monday.
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.
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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
The federal government has announced more than $1.2 million for active transportation infrastructure in Sault Ste. Marie. The funding will be directed to a pair or multi-use trail expansion projects in the city.
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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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Forest fire closes northern Ont. highway
![A very large forest fire burning out of control in northern Ontario has prompted the closure of a highway, which reopened Tuesday afternoon.]()
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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
![The northeast is expecting summer-like conditions for most of the week. Ashley Bacon has the latest.]()
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9 active wildfires in northeastern Ontario, highway reopened
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is reporting nine active wildfires in northeastern Ontario on Monday.
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.
State of emergency in northern Ontario lakeside community due to rising water levels
Mitch and Donna Bujold moved to their Nellie Lake lot in 2018 for the lakefront view and access to the water, but in recent weeks, it seems the lake has been keen on accessing their property too.
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opinion | Don Martin: The lessons for Pierre Poilievre from the Alberta election
Danielle Smith's win in the Alberta election hands her the most starkly divided province confronting any premier in Canada, writes commentator Don Martin.
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.
Lone tenant in a $400-a-month apartment could hold up major Montreal condo project
Carla White is the only remaining tenant in her building, which is slated to be demolished to make room for a 176-unit condo project. But in order to move forward, the developer must reach an agreement with White -- and she says she won't leave until she's provided with a home that offers the long-term stability she needs to ensure she won't end up back on the streets.
Toronto Blue Jays player shares anti-LGBTQ2S+ video telling people why they should boycott Target
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass has garnered social media attention once again after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on his Instagram.
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.
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Liberals still have faith in David Johnston's work on foreign meddling: House leader
Government House leader Mark Holland says the federal Liberals still have faith in the man they appointed to investigate the issue of foreign interference in Canadian elections.
Early estimates indicate 200 structures damaged in Halifax-area wildfire
Approximately 200 homes or structures have been damaged by the wildfire that began burning Sunday in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area, according to preliminary estimates.
Federal politicians congratulate Alberta's Danielle Smith on election win
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is congratulating Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on her election win, after she called out his 'harmful' energy policies in her victory speech.
Top AI CEOs, experts raise 'risk of extinction' from AI
Top artificial intelligence executives including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday joined experts and professors in raising the 'risk of extinction from AI,' which they urged policymakers to equate at par with risks posed by pandemics and nuclear war.
Toronto Blue Jays player shares anti-LGBTQ2S+ video telling people why they should boycott Target
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass has garnered social media attention once again after sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on his Instagram.
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LIVE SOON: Halifax mayor gives update on wildfire response
Fire, police and emergency officials give May 29 update on the massive Tantallon, N.S. wildfire and what residents need to know.
