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Ontario woman charged almost $7,000 for 20-minute taxi ride abroad

An Ontario woman was shocked to find she’d been charged nearly $7,000 after unknowingly using an unauthorized taxi company while on vacation in January.

Northern Ont. man acquitted of murder on James Bay coast

A northern Ontario family is devastated after a jury found a Moose Factory man not guilty of a 2021 murder.

Body of 14-year-old boy pulled from Lake Ontario, police say he drowned while swimming

The body of a 14-year-old boy has been pulled from Lake Ontario after police say he drowned while swimming near Ashbridges Bay Park on Sunday night.

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Dean Brody, Bret Michaels, Live to hit stage at northern Ont. music festival

The 2024 lineup for Rock on the River festival in Timmins, Ont. has been released.
Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons is launching flatbread pizzas nationally in a bid to pick up more afternoon and evening customers.

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The partial phase of the total solar eclipse over Dingwall, N.S., on April 8, 2024. (Source: Dawn Johnson)

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Evidence from broken cellphone highlighted during triple murder trial in Sudbury

A digital forensics analyst testified Monday in Sudbury at the trial of Liam Stinson, who is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection to an April 2021 firebombing.

Sudbury city councillor wants referendum on building $200M arena downtown

There is a big issue on the table at the city council meeting in Sudbury on Tuesday night.

Thunder Bay police discuss charges against former chief

Thunder Bay Police Service held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the misconduct investigation that led to criminal charges being laid against the city's former police chief.

Northern Ont. man charged with refusal after leaving local bar

Ontario Provincial Police arrested an Elliot Lake man for refusing to provide a breath sample after leaving a local bar last week.

Northern Ont. police say residents are being targeted by online and telephone crypto scams

Provincial police say there has been a surge in online and telephone fraud attempts in northern Ontario recently.

North Bay

Montreal driver fined for stunt driving in northern Ontario

A 26-year-old driver from Montreal was charged with stunt driving on Highway 17 in the North Bay area, police say.

Thunder Bay police discuss charges against former chief

Thunder Bay Police Service held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the misconduct investigation that led to criminal charges being laid against the city's former police chief.

Northern Ont. police say residents are being targeted by online and telephone crypto scams

Provincial police say there has been a surge in online and telephone fraud attempts in northern Ontario recently.

Club Action 50+ East Ferris members come out for open house

The East Ferris Golden Age Club held an open house on Friday to celebrate its recent kitchen renovations.

Ont. Nurses, PSWs, supporters push for better staffing, wages at for-profit LTC homes

Long-term care nurses and other health care professionals across the province – including those in northern Ontario – held information pickets on Friday ahead of upcoming contract negotiations.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is expecting a busy summer at the Downtown Plaza. City officials say the plaza is coming off a successful first winter season, which saw large crowds gathering at the outdoor rink.

Soo Greyhounds return home to face Saginaw

The Soo Greyhounds are the talk of the town, as their second-round matchup in the OHL playoffs touches down in the Sault.

Thunder Bay police discuss charges against former chief

Thunder Bay Police Service held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the misconduct investigation that led to criminal charges being laid against the city's former police chief.

Northern Ont. man charged with refusal after leaving local bar

Ontario Provincial Police arrested an Elliot Lake man for refusing to provide a breath sample after leaving a local bar last week.

Northern Ont. police say residents are being targeted by online and telephone crypto scams

Provincial police say there has been a surge in online and telephone fraud attempts in northern Ontario recently.

Timmins

Northern communities cope with heavy rain

Northeastern Ontario received a rainfall warning on Friday and at that time, no one knew how bad it would turn out to be.

Last-minute snag means strike continues in Black River-Matheson

Northeastern Ontario received a rainfall warning on Friday and at that time, no one knew how bad it would turn out to be.

Northern Ont. man acquitted of murder on James Bay coast

A northern Ontario family is devastated after a jury found a Moose Factory man not guilty of a 2021 murder.

Thunder Bay police discuss charges against former chief

Thunder Bay Police Service held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss the misconduct investigation that led to criminal charges being laid against the city's former police chief.

Kapuskasing mayor to Ottawa: 'The forestry sector could help your housing needs'

Kapuskasing’s mayor, David Plourde, has written an open letter to his member of parliament looking to get the forestry sector what he says is a much-needed shot in the arm. In his letter, he tells Carol Hughes solutions to Canada’s housing crisis can be found in the woods.

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Trump will juggle appearances in courtroom and on campaign trail as hush money trial begins

Former President Donald Trump’s appearance in a New York courthouse Monday for jury selection in his criminal hush money trial will kick off a weekslong juggling act between the courtroom and the campaign trail during a crucial period for his general election bid.

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EXCLUSIVE Politicians shouldn't scrap climate commitments to address cost of living crisis: Boris Johnson

Politicians should not toss aside their climate commitments in order to address the cost of living crisis, says former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson.

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'I'm crying with the bank': Ontario woman loses $86K to CRA scam

An Ontario woman is out $86,000 after receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) investigator. They told her that her bank accounts were involved in a money laundering operation.

Ontario couple missed 2 days of their week-long vacation due to a flight delay and cancellation. Here's why they were denied compensation

An Ontario couple planned to celebrate their anniversary at a resort in Jamaica in February. Despite meticulously planning the trip, their WestJet flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport had been abruptly cancelled.

Ontario homeowner on the hook for $27,000 when contractor severed power line

An Ontario man who built a garage on his property has been locked in a battle with his electricity provider for a year and half over a severed power line.

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Annual inflation rate increased to 2.9% in March

Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate ticked higher in March compared with February, boosted by higher prices for gasoline.

Freeland to present 2024 federal budget, promising billions in new spending

Canadians will learn Tuesday the entirety of the federal Liberal government's new spending plans, and how they intend to pay for them, when Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables the 2024 federal budget.

Ontario woman charged almost $7,000 for 20-minute taxi ride abroad

An Ontario woman was shocked to find she’d been charged nearly $7,000 after unknowingly using an unauthorized taxi company while on vacation in January.

Worker seriously injured after fall at Montreal Olympic Stadium

A man is fighting for his life after falling about 30 feet in an air duct at Montreal's Olympic Stadium on Monday, authorities say.

Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons is launching flatbread pizzas nationally in a bid to pick up more afternoon and evening customers.

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.

Step inside Emma Roberts' sumptuous L.A. home

While many celebrity homes look less than lived-in, ranging from spotless minimal to ostentatiously palatial, actor Emma Roberts' Hollywood Hills home is made for curling up with a good book -- or several -- with warm tones, comfortable couches, and antique curiosities in each room (also, a lagoon-style pool in the backyard for summer reads).

NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station

NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.

Hazard ahead: Are cuts at Tesla a warning sign for the EV market in Canada?

Tesla has hit a series of roadblocks, including increased competition and declining sales. The company announced Monday it is slashing 10 per cent of its global workforce.