Camp sites reopen across the northeast
As Ontario moved to phase one of re-opening on June 11, an RV campground in Sudbury is now welcoming back transiet campers.
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Sudbury
Pop-up rally in support of striking Vale workers
There was a peaceful gathering at the corner of Lasalle and Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury early Saturday. Many motorists honked for those attending a pop-up rally in support of the Steelworkers 6500 while they are on strike.
Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury
Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.
Home Instead is teaming up to help a northern organization that provides end-of-life care
June is Seniors Month and Home Instead -- a company that provides caregivers for people in Sudbury and the north -- is helping Nipissing Serenity Hospice with a fundraising campaign.
What to know as Greater Sudbury enters first stage of province’s reopening plan
As Ontario enters the first part of the three-stage reopening plan, Greater Sudbury is outlining exactly what that means for residents in the city.
North Bay
North Bay police officer recognized for helping city's homeless
A North Bay police officer is being recognized by the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) for his charitable work helping the city's most vulnerable people.
Golf memberships at some courses in the north at an all time high
Golf is one of the few sports people in Ontario can play under the provincial government's COVID-19 restrictions, and soaring membership at northern courses show how many people are taking advantage.
Young offender in North Bay charged following Thursday afternoon standoff
A young offender has been charged in connection with a standoff Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road in North Bay.
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit calls for vigilance as Ontario begins reopening
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is calling for safety to be top of mind as the province begins to reopen Friday.
North Bay police dealing with an incident on Ski Club Road
Few details are available, but the North Bay Police Service is dealing with an incident Thursday afternoon on Ski Club Road.
Sault Ste. Marie
Alpaca farm owners looking for a buyer
After nearly 20 years the owners of Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Bruce Mines have decided it’s time to say goodbye. They have put the farm up for sale, and they’re hoping whoever purchases their business will take it to the next level.
Sault Ste. Marie sees demand for building permits soar as city's construction season kicks off
The building and construction season has arrived in the Sault with a bang. Sault Ste. Marie says it has issued 500 building permits so far this year, far more than the 367 it issued at the same time in 2020.
Province announces plans to upgrade 20km of Highway 17B in Garden River
The Ontario government has announced plans to complete paving and other work along a 20-kilometre stretch of Highway 17B in Garden River First Nation.
Algoma University and Northern College to offer new computer course
With the aim of growing the computer science talent pool in northeastern Ontario, Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie and Northern College in Timmins are offering a new dual credential program.
Feds eyeing Canada-U.S. land border reopening
As the province prepares to reopen, the Canada-U.S. border is still closed, but after consultations with border city mayors, including the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa is looking at re-opening of land crossings.
Timmins
Timmins man with Autism uses exercise to challenge himself and help others
For the past couple of years, Michael Thoerner of Timmins has been on a path to learn new ways of improving his health and general well-being.
Northern mayors want lockdown to end for smaller towns in Porcupine area
Mayors of towns along the Highway 11 corridor in the Porcupine region agree that lockdowns are the right move for COVID hot spot areas.
Kashechewan in crisis as COVID-19 spreads among young people, overwhelming community resources
A humanitarian crisis is quickly overwhelming the remote community of Kashechewan, a northern Ontario First Nation on the coast of James Bay.
Porcupine Health Unit extends lockdown for another two weeks
With the high COVID-19 caseload in the Timmins area -- more than 50 new cases were announced Thursday -- the medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit is extending the current pandemic lockdown until June 24.
Driver flees the scene after collision involving truck and motorcycle in Timmins
A 36-year-old man from Timmins is facing impaired driving and other charges after a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided Wednesday evening.
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Camp sites reopen across the northeast
As Ontario moved to phase one of re-opening on June 11, an RV campground in Sudbury is now welcoming back transiet campers.
Timmins man with Autism uses exercise to challenge himself and help others
For the past couple of years, Michael Thoerner of Timmins has been on a path to learn new ways of improving his health and general well-being.
Alpaca farm owners looking for a buyer
After nearly 20 years the owners of Meadowview Alpaca Farm in Bruce Mines have decided it’s time to say goodbye. They have put the farm up for sale, and they’re hoping whoever purchases their business will take it to the next level.
North Bay police officer recognized for helping city's homeless
A North Bay police officer is being recognized by the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) for his charitable work helping the city's most vulnerable people.
Pop-up rally in support of striking Vale workers
There was a peaceful gathering at the corner of Lasalle and Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury early Saturday. Many motorists honked for those attending a pop-up rally in support of the Steelworkers 6500 while they are on strike.
Two suspects arrested in connection with assault off Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury
Sudbury police say a K9 unit was deployed to locate two suspects believe to be involved in an assault early Saturday morning.
Health Canada not releasing more than 300K doses of J&J vaccine over possible quality control issue
Health Canada says it 'will not be releasing' the more than 300,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses that arrived in the country in April due to a possible quality control issue.
In scary scene at Euro 2020, Denmark's Eriksen collapses on the field
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing on the field during a match at the European Championship, leading to the game being suspended for more than 90 minutes.
Residential school cemetery in Regina turned into gathering site, memorial for survivors
The burial site of at least 35 Indigenous children who attended the Regina Indian Industrial School has become a gathering place and memorial following the discovery of remains at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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'Taken too soon': Funeral service held for London, Ont. family killed in vehicle attack
Hundreds gathered in London, Ont. on Saturday at the public funeral for four members of a Pakistani-Canadian family who were killed in an attack that police have called a hate crime. The public was invited to join in celebrating the lives of Talat Afzaal, 74, her son Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, and their 15-year-old daughter Yumnah Salman.
'We want to feel safe, we want to feel loved'; Muslim community mourns as Afzaal family buried
As the procession left O'Neil Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, Londoners were there, wearing purple ribbons, and putting their hands over their hearts
RCMP officer, 26, killed during Sask. traffic stop
Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head RCMP detachment was killed while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.
Ontario shortens AstraZeneca dose interval to eight weeks
Ontarians who received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to get their second dose after eight weeks with informed consent.
Trudeau, Biden talk reopening Canada-U.S. border at G7 summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and United States President Joe Biden talked about the border between their two countries today while both are in England for an international leaders' summit.
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Thousands gather to say final farewells to London family
Thousands gather in London, Ont. to say a final farewell to the family killed in an alleged hate-motivated attack.
Ontario shortens wait between AZ doses to eight weeks
Under pressure from the fast spreading Delta variant, Ontario has accelerated second doses of the AZ vaccine.
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'I'm gonna die': U.S. diver says he was swallowed by whale
A man diving for lobsters in Cape Cod, says he was swallowed by a humpback whale, which eventually spit him out.
Queen marks official birthday at traditional military parade
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Angry elephant attacks truck with a shocked driver inside
A supply truck driver got the shock of a lifetime when an elephant attacked his vehicle. The man was rescued safety.
Don't do the TikTok 'dry scoop challenge': health experts
Health experts are warning people to stay away from TikTok trend called 'dry scooping' that's left some participants in the hospital.
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Inside a $4M, life-sized dollhouse up for sale in B.C.
A flamboyant dollhouse-like home, complete with a ferris wheel and miniature train is up for sale in White Rock.
Fans delighted as long-delayed Euro Cup finally kicked off
The world's soccer fans finally got something to cheer about as the long-delayed 2020 Euro Cup finally kicked off. Todd Battis reports.
