Lack of official strategy affecting northern Ontario health-care: Auditor General report
The effectiveness of northern Ontario hospital care is the focus of one of the Auditor General's annual value-for-money reports released Wednesday.
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Driver charged after video captures near-miss of head-on collision
A video posted online shows a quick-thinking 24-year-old driver narrowly missing a head-on collision on a northern Ontario highway.
Snowmobile driver with no helmet crashes into passenger vehicle in Timmins
A 25-year-old snow machine driver has been charged following a collision in Timmins on Dec. 2.
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Speeding driver in Cochrane, Ont., was also impaired, police say
A morning traffic stop in Cochrane this week led to impaired driving and other charges for a 30-year-old suspect.
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Fatal snowmobile crash on James Bay coast winter road
A 51-year-old man from the James Bay coast in northern Ontario was killed in a snowmobile crash on the winter road between Fort Albany and Moosonee on Sunday night, police say.
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Laurentian University appoints new president, vice-chancellor
Following the resignation of former Laurentian University President Robert Haché more than a year ago, the Sudbury institution is announcing its new permanent leadership.
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It’s not a Merry Christmas for everyone, Timmins therapist says
Not everyone is in a festive mood at this time of year. Stress about factors such as finances and family only adds to the high expectations for some people.
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After more than 70 years on the job, Sudbury florist has no plans to retire
Pat Ptaszynski has been in the flower business in Greater Sudbury for 73 years.
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Demand for real Christmas trees growing and here is why
Families looking to choose a real Christmas tree as the centrepiece of their holiday decorations should start thinking about acting fast because the demand is growing.
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The 75th annual CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon was a shining success
The 75th annual CTV Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon continued its northern tradition Saturday.
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Pet photo event in Timmins creates holiday memories, raises money for humane society
The most wonderful time of the year is approaching — and families are starting to get into the Holiday spirit with Christmas photos.
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Northern College graduate honoured by the province
A Northern College graduate is leaving her post-secondary career with a pretty big honour: she's the recipient of the 2023 Premier's Award as a recent graduate.
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How to watch the 2023 CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon
Once again, the annual Sudbury tradition of the CTV Lions Children's Christmas Telethon returns Saturday, Dec. 2 and is marking a major milestone with its 75th anniversary this year.
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New Liskeard man charged with attempted murder in shooting
A 29-year-old northern Ontario man is in custody and facing attempted murder and firearms-related charges following an incident in Temiskaming Shores late last week.
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Northern Ont. police seize brick of cocaine, cash during traffic stop
The Ontario Provincial Police charged two people with drug offences after a traffic stop of two vehicles this week on Highway 112 in Boston Township.
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Information of hundreds of drivers trafficked in auto-theft ring involving ServiceOntario employees: police
Toronto police say the information of hundreds of drivers in the province was trafficked to suspects allegedly running an auto-theft ring involving employees at ServiceOntario.
Here's how much more it's expected to cost to feed a family of 4 in Canada next year
A new report by more than 30 researchers is estimating how much food will cost in 2024 and how much money it will take to feed families.
Driver ticketed for hauling trailer with dolly strapped to in place of wheel
A provincial police officer with a keen eye conducted a traffic stop after spotting a vehicle featuring a rather unconventional "quick fix" in Penetanguishene.
Science North struggling with $10M in cost overruns, poor planning, auditor says
Poor planning and project management led to a $10 million increase in Science North’s Go Deeper project, Ontario’s acting auditor general says.
Fatal crash on Highway 17 involving horse and buggy, commercial vehicle
The 29-year-old driver of a horse and buggy was killed in a crash with a commercial vehicle on Highway 17 near Iron Bridge on Monday evening, police say.
Ontario G driving test changes done without safety evaluations, auditor finds
A decision to remove certain elements of the G class driving test in Ontario was done without safety evaluations or formal approval from cabinet, the province’s auditor general says.
Ontario woman says she's shocked and angry after losing $80,000 in roofing scam
An Ontario woman said she was shocked and angry after handing over $80,000 to a roofing company that claimed she had problems with her roof that didn't exist.
International agency comes to aid of French River Food Bank
Hero welcomes for first responders don’t get much better than the one French River Fire Chief Roch Bigras received as he returned home on Wednesday to Noelville.
Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says
The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university Wednesday was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.
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Toronto woman loses $80K to fake Red Cross door canvassers
Judy Poirier of Scarborough says she paid $80,000 after a door-to-door roofer claimed her roof needed fixing when it didn't have any issues.
