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HWY 17 reopened

Highway 17 has reopened following a collision.

One person dead following ATV collision

One person is dead following an ATV collision Saturday afternoon.

On June 30 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol duties on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake when they observed a known person walking along the sidewalk who was breaching prior release conditions. (File Photo)

Fishing enthusiasts gather on Nepewassi Lake to raise funds

Organizers say they're pleased with the turnout this year at the 27th annual Estaire Volunteer Fire Department Family Pike Derby. More than 160 fishermen and fisherwomen came out to try their hand at catching the 'big one' all in an effort to raise funds for a good cause.

One fisherman measuring his catch before releasing it back into the waters of Nepewassi Lake during the fundraising derby. (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario News)

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Homicide arrest made by Sudbury police

Police now confirm the incident on Aug. 11 on Spruce Street in Sudbury is considered a homicide.

A psychiatrist helped end a seven-hour standoff in Sudbury over the weekend where a man first threatened people with a machete, then threatened to shoot police. (File)

Big lottery win for a Timmins father

Pierre Beaucage of Timmins' LOTTO MAX ticket from March 29 was worth $333,335.40.

Pierre Beaucage of Timmins' LOTTO MAX ticket from March 29 worth $333,335.40. (Supplied)

One person dead following ATV collision

One person is dead following an ATV collision Saturday afternoon.

Search for missing boy ends tragically

Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their search,

North Bay football field named after Mike O'Shea

The North Bay native was in town Saturday for the announcement.

14-year-old facing break and enter and weapons charges in Timmins

Timmins police continue to deal with young offenders this week as a 14-year-old is facing multiple charges, according to a news release Friday.

Guelph Mayor uses bee costume to poke fun at Doug Ford

The mayor of Guelph has taken a friendly jab at the premier of Ontario following a viral clip of Doug Ford swallowing a bee at a news conference.

Canadian literary figures double down on free speech following Salman Rushdie attack

Canadian writers, publishers and literary figures doubled down on the right to freedom of thought and expression on Saturday, one day after an attack on award-winning author Salman Rushdie that left him hospitalized and on a ventilator.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz coming to Canada to meet with Justin Trudeau, business leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will accompany the chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, on a brief Canadian visit later this month that will include stops in Montréal, Toronto and Stephenville in western Newfoundland, his office announced on Saturday.

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