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Elliot Lake hockey team gets new name

Elliot Lake's junior hockey team, formerly the Wildcats, will now be known as the Red Wings, with management calling the rebranding a strong sign of its new direction.

Sault College hosting virtual film festival

In an effort to keep everyone connected, the Adventure Recreation & Parks class at Sault College is putting on a virtual film festival.

Safe, voluntary isolation sites to be set up in the Sault

The federal government has announced funding for the Sault that will help it set up eight safe, voluntary isolation sites at hotels in the city.

Sault's incumbent mayor Christian Provenzano

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Government funding comes to Timmins to help create a new programs to help the homeless.

After a great deal of lobbying, Mushkegowuk Council has received federal and provincial funding to develop a new program called 'Firekeeper Patrol' to help Indigenous people in Timmins who are homeless and/or battling addictions.

Elliot Lake hockey team gets new name

Elliot Lake's junior hockey team, formerly the Wildcats, will now be known as the Red Wings, with management calling the rebranding a strong sign of its new direction.

Recognized for decades of work, Mattawa woman receives Victim Services Award of Distinction

After 30 years of work at the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre, Patti Lessard is one of nine individuals being recognized by the province.

Patti Lessard (left) and Beverly Bell are seen outside the Mattawa Women’s Resource centre on Friday. (Alana Everson/CTV News)

Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19

Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.

Sudbury MP's bill would prevent other universities from filing for creditor protection

Laurentian University could be the last university to file for creditor protection, if the Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre is able to get his private member's bill approved in the House of Commons.

Laurentian signs deal with the University of Sudbury to take over six Indigenous studies courses

An agreement has been reached that will see Laurentian University take over six Indigenous studies courses from the University of Sudbury.

Ontario to restrict travel from Manitoba… cottagers included

Manitobans will not be able to visit their cottages in Ontario starting Monday, after Ontario's premier announced new interprovincial border restrictions.

North Bay police issue warning over planned weekend anti-lockdown protest

The North Bay Police Service said Friday they will "maintain a limited presence" at a rally Saturday afternoon along the Waterfront in North Bay.

Full list of new COVID-19 emergency restrictions in Ontario

The Ontario government has unveiled new public health restrictions as the province faces record-breaking COVID-19 case counts and intensive care admissions.

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U.S. diver finds man's lost wedding ring at bottom of river

A U.S. diver stumbled upon a wedding ring while in a river, luckily for the owner who had been looking for the lost band.

'Nobody wants to do this': PM fights with son over lockdown

Winnipegger's satirical skits earning praise on TikTok

Jill Macyshon has the story of a former Winnipeg grocery store worker finding popularity on TikTok sharing his satirical stories.

Palace reveals list of attendees to Prince Philip's funeral

An eight-day period of national mourning for the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is underway in the U.K.

CAF Cyclone helicopter makes emergency landing at N.S. park

A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.

New app shares locations of historical Blackfoot land sites

The app, created by Indigenous Vision, shares the locations of historical Blackfoot land sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming.

MP apologizes after appearing naked on camera in the House

Caught on cam: Employee rescues boss attacked by goose

A territorial goose attacks an unsuspecting Edmonton man and his two dogs Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19

Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.

Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel

Ontario announced Friday that police will have the authority to stop vehicles and ask individuals why they left their residence as part of the new measures introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Hong Kongers say they're being targeted by Chinese agents on Canadian soil

Hong Kongers living in Canada report feeling harassed and targeted by Chinese agents on home soil, and say the federal government and law enforcement agencies aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.

Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy over new coronavirus variant fears

Brazil asked women on Friday to delay getting pregnant until the worst of the pandemic passes, saying the virus variant that is devastating the South American country appears to affect expectant mothers more than earlier versions of the coronavirus.

Menstrual changes to be expected after COVID-19 vaccine, during pandemic: experts

Social media reports of menstrual changes after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine has some women worried, but experts say any changes may be due to stress and are temporary.