North Bay surgeon gives back to hospital with cooking classes
North Bay surgeon Dr. Ravinder Singh offers online cooking classes with funds raised donated back to the city’s hospital, and he also matches all donations.
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Kirkland Lake woman scores big lottery win
Helene-Louise Vaillant of Kirkland Lake matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the OLG’s Oct. Lotto Max draw to win $100,000.
Timmins resort gears up for winter season
Its snow-making machines are roaring and the winter weather is settling in, which means the Mount Jamieson Resort in Timmins is getting excited about its upcoming season.
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Kirkland Lake traffic stop leads police to drug haul
An Ontario Provincial Police traffic stop on Poplar Avenue on Nov. 26 in Kirkland Lake led to the discovery of drugs, cash and three loaded handguns.
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Artist donates original paintings to Timmins Museum in support of Indigenous women
When artist Johanne Lamarche was growing up in Timmins, she said she was aware that Indigenous peoples dealt with issues, and realized the gravity of them when she heard about the residential school gravesites.
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As part of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, officials raise awareness about human sex-trafficking
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence kicked off on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until Dec. 10, Human Rights Day.
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Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
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Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action
A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.
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Timmins police say reports of sexual assault in South Porcupine unfounded
After what Timmins police say was a thorough investigation, officers have determined that allegations of a sexual assault currently receiving significant attention online are unfounded.
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Timmins police ID victim of Nov. 17 homicide
The Timmins Police Service has identified the victim of a homicide in the afternoon of Nov. 17 on Mountjoy Street South.
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Ontario Museum Association honours curator of Timmins Museum
Karen Bachmann, director/curator of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre, has been honoured with the distinguished career award of excellence from the Ontario Museum Association (OMA).
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Northern College study looks at how to grow northern economy after COVID-19
Northern College has commissioned a study called: 'Coming Back from COVID: A Plan to Rebuild Northern Ontario' to address concerns from industry, non-profit organizations, and employment service providers.
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OPP detachment commander named new chief of police in Timmins
The Timmins Police Services board announced Thursday that Ontario Provincial Police Insp. Daniel Foy is their new chief of police.
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Tattoo artist in Sudbury helps human trafficking victims heal
Martin Bourgeois says he sees it every day: someone wants to cover an old tattoo or hide a scar on their body with a new piece of art.
'It's a crazy mess': Northern doctor quits after online harassment related to COVID-19
A northern Ontario doctor has decided to hang up her stethoscope after a misunderstanding between her and a town councillor made her the target of some harassment.
Sudbury's health unit reports another death, 57 new cases of COVID-19
Another person from Greater Sudbury has died from complications related to COVID-19, Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported Tuesday.
Feds reinstating foreign air travel testing, reviewing booster strategy in light of Omicron
Canada is reviewing its vaccine booster strategy, adding new countries to the list of nations subjected to federal travel restrictions, and is imposing new testing requirements on all air travellers coming from outside of Canada with the exception of the U.S., due to concerns over the Omicron variant. Federal ministers and public health officials announced these three new steps with the aim of preventing further importation and spread of the variant of concern.
As Wiikwemkoong deals with COVID-19 outbreak, Manitoulin Health Centre tightens entry rules
As COVID-19 cases surge in the region, the Manitoulin Health Centre is rolling out a mandatory vaccination policy for designated care partners and visitors to both of its sites.
Sudbury Wolves have 12 players with COVID-19, all team activities suspended
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Ontario passes new rules that will change work-life balance for employees
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North Bay surgeon gives back to hospital with cooking classes
North Bay surgeon Dr. Ravinder Singh offers online cooking classes with funds raised donated back to the city’s hospital, and he also matches all donations.
Huntsville bus driver charged with being high after dropping off students
Provincial police arrested a bus driver in a school parking lot accused of being high on Tuesday morning in Huntsville.
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Feds reinstating foreign air travel testing, reviewing booster strategy in light of Omicron
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