Tim Hortons releases limited edition doughnut in support of Special Olympics Canada
Tim Hortons is releasing a limited edition doughnut Jan. 28-30 with all proceeds supporting Special Olympics Canada and its athletes.
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Science North receives $500K to promote vaccinations, and not just COVID-19 shots
Science North in Sudbury is getting $500,000 in federal funding to promote vaccinations. The project is called 'Give Vaccines a Shot!' and it’s targeted at audiences of all ages.
Northern Ontario community has one of Canada's youngest mayors
There's a new young mayor in the region and at 22, he is of Canada's youngest. Frederic Diebel has been appointed to the vacant seat after the township's last mayor resigned.
Former Ledo Hotel could become housing for the homeless after redevelopment plan fails
After an ambitious redevelopment plan failed, the owner of the former Ledo Hotel in downtown Sudbury is looking at other options.
Sudbury's health unit reports 14 new COVID-related deaths, but most happened weeks ago
Public Health Sudbury & Districts added another 14 fatalities to the pandemic death toll on Monday, but most of the cases happened weeks ago.
North Bay
North Bay upset to be left off task force created to focus on transportation needs in the region
North Bay’s deputy mayor is wondering why there is no one from the city on Northern Transportation Task Force.
Alzheimer Society finding people living with dementia have become more isolated due to pandemic
Alzheimer’s Society of Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts is helping clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related issues stay connected. Many have become isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions throughout the pandemic.
Northern Ont. woman living with ALS says PSW shortage is causing her life to 'deteriorate'
A West Nipissing woman living with ALS is speaking out about how the shortage of Personal Support Workers is impacted her life.
Number of Sturgeon Falls downtown murals continues to grow
When walking in downtown Sturgeon Falls, you might notice several paintings on the side of buildings.
Outdoor rink at Nipissing University benefiting students
With gyms and recreations centres remaining closed, the outdoor rink at Nipissing University is a popular spot for students.
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault chamber of commerce wants reopening to happen sooner
A northern Ontario chamber of commerce is hoping for a more expedited reopening process in Ontario to help struggling businesses.
Sault police charge man after attack at a dog park
A man in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with assault after punching another pet owner in the face following an altercation at a dog park Saturday, police said.
Sault family looking forward to home ownership
A Sault Ste. Marie family is excited to move into their new home after being selected by Habitat For Humanity to take ownership of the agency's recently completed house on Wellington Street West.
Snowcross races return to Sault Ste. Marie
Snowmobilers, UTV and snow bike racers from across Canada are in Sault Ste. Marie to participate in the 2022 Snowcross racing event.
Highway closure, snowfall warnings in effect for parts of northeast
The Ministry of Transportation is reporting the closure of Highway 17 in both directions from White River to Batchewana Bay following a snowfall warning from Environment Canada.
Timmins
Ontario's police watchdog investigating death in Chapleau
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person on the morning of Jan. 21 in the Township of Chapleau.
Timmins taking pro-active approach to addictions and homelessness
City of Timmins officials said they want to help its community partners when it comes to negotiating with upper levels of government in addressing the high rates of homelessness and deaths from drug overdoses.
Timmins farmer and plant-based store owner offer alternatives to high beef prices
With news that the price of beef is increasingly expensive at grocery stores due to higher shipping costs and labour shortages, as a result of the pandemic, a man from Timmins is suggesting people get to know their farmers.
Timmins politicians on what they are looking forward to when pandemic restrictions lift
The pandemic has forced everyone to pivot from their usual routines, including politicians.
Northern immigration project seeing double the uptake in Timmins
The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is reporting that the number of skilled immigrants coming to the city through the federal Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has doubled since the project launched in 2020.
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Tim Hortons releases limited edition doughnut in support of Special Olympics Canada
Tim Hortons is releasing a limited edition doughnut Jan. 28-30 with all proceeds supporting Special Olympics Canada and its athletes.
Science North receives $500K to promote vaccinations, and not just COVID-19 shots
Science North in Sudbury is getting $500,000 in federal funding to promote vaccinations. The project is called 'Give Vaccines a Shot!' and it’s targeted at audiences of all ages.
Northern Ontario community has one of Canada's youngest mayors
There's a new young mayor in the region and at 22, he is of Canada's youngest. Frederic Diebel has been appointed to the vacant seat after the township's last mayor resigned.
North Bay upset to be left off task force created to focus on transportation needs in the region
North Bay’s deputy mayor is wondering why there is no one from the city on Northern Transportation Task Force.
Former Ledo Hotel could become housing for the homeless after redevelopment plan fails
After an ambitious redevelopment plan failed, the owner of the former Ledo Hotel in downtown Sudbury is looking at other options.
Sudbury's health unit reports 14 new COVID-related deaths, but most happened weeks ago
Public Health Sudbury & Districts added another 14 fatalities to the pandemic death toll on Monday, but most of the cases happened weeks ago.
Snowblower at northern Ontario motel sends suspect into rage, now charged with assault
A snowblower sent the tenant of a motel in the Town of Spanish into a rage over the weekend, leading to an assault charge.
Road rage suspect wielded a baseball bat near Blind River; B.C. driver charged
A 42-year-old suspect from Penticton, B.C., has been charged following a road rage incident Jan. 22 that involved a baseball bat.
Ontario's police watchdog investigating death in Chapleau
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person on the morning of Jan. 21 in the Township of Chapleau.
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Donors raise $3.7 million for truckers protesting vaccine mandate
Truck drivers protesting against the vaccine mandate at the border have raised more than $3.7 million from donors around the world but the fundraising platform GoFundMe has temporarily stopped organizers from using the money.
Paul Workman: An interview with the Taliban’s spokesman
The official spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan won’t be apologizing for the Canadian soldiers killed in Kandahar, Zabihullah Mujahid told CTV National News London Bureau Chief Paul Workman in Kabul, Afghanistan. 'They shouldn’t have come,' he said, in an exclusive interview.
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TRANSCRIPT | Taliban spokesperson addresses hunger, women's issues in exclusive interview
A spokesperson for the Taliban is adamant that reports circulating about widespread hunger and human rights violations against women in Afghanistan are not true and that the Taliban government is working to correct its perceived shortcomings on the international stage.
Canada suggests non-essential Canadians leave Ukraine
As other countries begin to withdraw embassy and diplomatic staff from Ukraine over heightened concerns of a Russian invasion, Canada is suggesting any non-essential Canadians should leave.
Global Affairs Canada hit by 'cyber incident' same day warning about Russia was issued
Canada's foreign affairs department experienced a 'cyber incident' last week that is still under investigation and has left the organization without access to some 'internet-based services,' the federal government has confirmed. The 'incident' was discovered the same day the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued a bulletin warning about Russian state-sponsored cyber threat activity amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine.
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How will vaccine mandates for truckers impact food prices?
Sylvain Charlebois of the Dalhousie Agri-Food Analytics Lab says vaccine mandates could close the border to about 140,000 truck drivers.
Microphone picks up Biden's response to Fox reporter
A microphone picked up U.S. President Joe Biden's response after a Fox News reporter asked if inflation is a 'political liability.'
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Scientists in the South Pacific have uncovered a rare stretch of pristine coral reef. Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
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Alta. man sleeping in backyard igloo to raise money for MS
An Edmonton man will spend three nights in an igloo he built if he raises money for multiple sclerosis research.
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Ont. man thought he should have won $1,458 in sports bet
An Ontario man thought he won more than $1,400 on a sports bet, only to find out that when it comes to tie games, definitions differ.
Doctors successfully transplant pig kidneys into human body
Doctors in Maryland performed a medical first, transplanting a genetically-altered pig heart on a 57-year old man.
