Northern Ont. hailstorm leaves hundreds of dents, two broken windshields
A video shows a northern Ontario fishing lodge being pelleted with large hail during an intense storm this week, leaving behind a trail of damage.
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Sudbury
Protestors outside Sudbury city hall call for better services
Protestors gathered outside Tom Davies Square on Tuesday afternoon to call for better services. The "Greater Sudbury is Failing Us" rally drew about a dozen passionate people from the outlying areas who say there communities have been ignored by the city for far too long.
Plans for major housing development in Sudbury approved
Despite some vocal opposition, Sudbury will be getting a 179-unit residential development in the Minnow Lake area.
COVID-19 levels in Sudbury wastewater are rising, researchers say
According to researchers in Sudbury, the level of COVID-19 present in the city's wastewater is higher now than it was during the same time in 2021.
Mellow, mature feline looking to be someone's lap cat
In this week's Take Me Home Tuesday, Fluffy -- a domestic longhair cat that loves cuddling -- is on the hunt for a new home.
Brian Bigger withdraws from race to be Sudbury's mayor
In a startling development, incumbent Sudbury mayor Brian Bigger is withdrawing from the municipal election race, citing family reasons.
North Bay
Literacy Nipissing celebrates grand reopening
Literacy Nipissing in North Bay celebrated its official grand reopening, a major milestone after the learning centre burnt down in 2020.
More money for North Bay's film industry
There's even more money coming from the province for film and television projects in North Bay and the surrounding area.
Police say man and a woman tried to abduct child from North Bay park
Police are investigating after a scary incident at a North Bay park on Sunday: a man and a woman tried to convince a nine-year-old child to leave the park with them.
Police warn of sextortion scam occurring in Haliburton
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Haliburton are warning residents about an extortion scam that has been occurring in the area.
Lack of funding and staff means no overdose prevention site for North Bay
For the time being, there will be no overdose prevention site coming to North Bay.
Sault Ste. Marie
Northern Ontario man, 65, charged with drug trafficking
A senior citizen from a small northern Ontario town about 125 kilometres north of Wawa has been charged with trafficking suspected crack cocaine and oxycodone, police say.
Sault police credit app for helping find missing hiker
When technology works as designed, it can be helpful and police in Sault Ste. Marie say the free 'What 3 Words' app helped save a missing hiker on the weekend.
Three northern Ontario First Nations taking legal action against province over boreal forest
A group of First Nations in northern Ontario, that are part of the James Bay Treaty (Treaty 9), are taking the province to court over changes to environmental and forest management legislation and regulations.
Sault’s compassion hub preparing to close
A group in Sault Ste. Marie that works with homeless people and those struggling with addiction and food insecurity will be closing its doors at the end of the month.
Ontario funding supports Indigenous tourism, cultural experiences
The Ontario government is providing $300,000 in funding to an organization based on Manitoulin Island to create jobs and support unique and authentic Indigenous experiences across the province.
Timmins
Vigil at Timmins Native Friendship Centre honours missing and murdered women
A 'Sisters in Spirit Vigil' was held at the Timmins Native Friendship Centre on Tuesday to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two spirit and gender-diverse people.
Northern Ontario man, 65, charged with drug trafficking
A senior citizen from a small northern Ontario town about 125 kilometres north of Wawa has been charged with trafficking suspected crack cocaine and oxycodone, police say.
Three northern Ontario First Nations taking legal action against province over boreal forest
A group of First Nations in northern Ontario, that are part of the James Bay Treaty (Treaty 9), are taking the province to court over changes to environmental and forest management legislation and regulations.
Videos encourage diversity and understanding in Timmins
A new initiative to illustrate the growing diversity of Timmins includes a series of videos to foster a welcoming and inclusive community.
Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by taxi in Timmins
MacLean Drive has reopened following a serious crash involving an elderly female pedestrian and a taxi in the north end of Timmins, police say. The woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital, police said Monday evening.
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Price at the pumps hold no surprise this morning, with national averaging slipping
Drivers across Canada were bracing for a big bump in the price at the pumps today, with whispers of a 10-cent hike. But according to the CAA's gas price tracker, as of 4 a.m., the national average price of gas slipped from $1.64 per litre to $1.61.
Protestors outside Sudbury city hall call for better services
Protestors gathered outside Tom Davies Square on Tuesday afternoon to call for better services. The "Greater Sudbury is Failing Us" rally drew about a dozen passionate people from the outlying areas who say there communities have been ignored by the city for far too long.
With COVID-19 cases expected to rise, should you be wearing a mask again? Here's what experts say
Cases of COVID-19 are increasing across the country again as fall progresses and winter approaches. But this respiratory pathogen season is different than last year's, experts say, so the public's approach should be different as well.
'Disappeared without a trace': Kitchener family pleads for help after daughter goes missing in B.C.
Jaqueline McDermott, 22, from Kitchener has been reported missing in B.C., and her family is putting out a plea across the country for help. McDermott was last seen by her vehicle after attending a meditation retreat. RCMP said her vehicle was found, but she was not in it or near it.
Canadian businesses can charge credit card fees starting Oct. 6
Businesses in Canada will soon be able to pass credit card fees on to their customers, thanks to a multimillion-dollar class-action settlement involving Visa and Mastercard.
Public safety minister defends Canada's proposed firearms legislation, says it's needed to end gun violence
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino told a House of Commons committee Tuesday that Bill C-21, the proposed legislation to further restrict access to handguns in Canada, is critical to ending gun violence.
Plans for major housing development in Sudbury approved
Despite some vocal opposition, Sudbury will be getting a 179-unit residential development in the Minnow Lake area.
Brian Bigger withdraws from race to be Sudbury's mayor
In a startling development, incumbent Sudbury mayor Brian Bigger is withdrawing from the municipal election race, citing family reasons.
Toronto councillor denies Muskoka sex assault charges
Toronto Coun. Michael Thompson says he is not dropping out of the municipal election race -- despite facing sex assault charges from Muskoka.
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Canadian businesses can charge credit card fees starting Oct. 6
Businesses in Canada will soon be able to pass credit card fees on to their customers, thanks to a multimillion-dollar class-action settlement involving Visa and Mastercard.
'Disappeared without a trace': Kitchener family pleads for help after daughter goes missing in B.C.
Jaqueline McDermott, 22, from Kitchener has been reported missing in B.C., and her family is putting out a plea across the country for help. McDermott was last seen by her vehicle after attending a meditation retreat. RCMP said her vehicle was found, but she was not in it or near it.
Price at the pumps hold no surprise this morning, with national averaging slipping
Drivers across Canada were bracing for a big bump in the price at the pumps today, with whispers of a 10-cent hike. But according to the CAA's gas price tracker, as of 4 a.m., the national average price of gas slipped from $1.64 per litre to $1.61.
With COVID-19 cases expected to rise, should you be wearing a mask again? Here's what experts say
Cases of COVID-19 are increasing across the country again as fall progresses and winter approaches. But this respiratory pathogen season is different than last year's, experts say, so the public's approach should be different as well.
U.K. company denies cutting Canadian forests to fuel 'sustainable' power plant
Wood from primary forests in British Columbia has been used to fuel the U.K.'s largest power plant, according to a BBC investigation; the company denies the allegations.
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WATCH: Vancouver's Olympic cauldron vandalized
Two suspects are seen on camera early Saturday morning and one of them can be seen striking the glass on the Vancouver monument.
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