Early morning 'suspicious' fire on Elm Street in downtown Sudbury
Sudbury police say Elm Street has been reopened following a 'suspicious' early morning fire at the Elizabeth Fry Society building.
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More than 45,000 trees to be planted in Sudbury
Do you have room for 500 trees on your property? A new program may be for you.
Hundreds take part in Sudbury's first drive-thru vaccine clinic
Close to 800 people showed up on Monday as Primacy Medical Centre held its first drive-thru vaccination clinic. The clinic was by appointment only as most, if not all, were given their first shot of the Moderna vaccine.
Manitoulin Island suspect was armed and dangerous, OPP says
While not expanding on details of what triggered the incident, the Ontario Provincial Police said Monday that an emergency alert was sent out on the weekend because a suspect they were seeking was considered armed and dangerous.
Sudbury firefighters quickly contain garage fire, protect neighbouring homes
Sudbury Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell is asking the public to say away from the Laval Street area following a garage fire in the city's South End neighbourhood Monday morning.
North Bay
Province implementing amber-red light system on school buses starting 2022
Amber lights are coming to Ontario school buses in time for the start of school in 2022. The provincial government has passed Bill 246, a bill more commonly known as the Safer School Buses Act.
Man accused of North Bay murder denied second chance at bail after breaching release conditions
A 20-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in a stabbing on New Year's Day in North Bay has been denied a second chance at bail after breaching the conditions of his release within hours.
North Bay police charge two more people in connection with April 27 home invasion
An 18-year-old man and a young offender have been charged in connection with an April 27 home invasion on Cedar Heights Road in North Bay.
Temiskaming Shores man charged with arson, disregard for human life
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one man with arson after a 'suspicious' fire at a triplex in Temiskaming Shores.
Unlawful gathering leads to charges for six people near Sundridge
Ontario Provincial Police have charged six people in South River, near Sundridge and south of North Bay, for holding an illegal gathering.
Sault Ste. Marie
Man, woman in the Sault charged in hatchet attack
A 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged in connection with a May 7 hatchet attack that sent one victim to hospital.
Police say organizers of anti-lockdown rallies in the Sault face $10K fines
Three people in Sault Ste. Marie have been charged with organizing an illegal gathering and could face fines up to $10,000.
Sault residents look to entertain, help community in second locked down Mother's Day
Several Sault residents and even the local symphony are looking to brighten the moods of families, who themselves are spending the second Mother's Day under lockdown.
Blue Jays to help Blind River, Ont. complete ball field improvements
Blind River, Ont. is one of 14 municipalities nationwide to receive funding through the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams program, which will help it condense a near decade-long project to just this summer.
Vaccinations in Algoma behind province, still on track to meet targets
Timmins, North Bay and Sudbury have all lowered their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, to at least 50 and older, but the same can't be said for the Sault.
Timmins
During National Police Week, Timmins police highlight how the career has changed
'Working together to keep communities safe' is the theme of this year's National Police Week.
COVID-19 spread continues in Timmins area with 13 new cases Monday, 33 reported over the weekend
The alarming upward trend in COVID-19 spread in the Timmins area continued Monday, with the Porcupine Health Unit reporting 13 more cases.
Eco experts encourage Canadians to let lawns grow this month
Lawn owners are welcome to slack on their lawn care this month, dubbed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as 'Slow Mow May.'
Timmins trail cleanup brings community support
The spring melt is uncovering all of the garbage improperly tossed along and around local trails.
Potential COVID-19 exposure at Living Space in Timmins
The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is advising of a potential exposure at the Living Space in Timmins on May 1 and May 2. Testing is currently being offered to all guests and staff at the 21 Cedar Street North location.
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Early morning 'suspicious' fire on Elm Street in downtown Sudbury
Sudbury police say Elm Street has been reopened following a 'suspicious' early morning fire at the Elizabeth Fry Society building.
Ontario's stay-at-home order will likely be extended into June to avoid fourth COVID-19 wave
Ontario has been advised to 'stay the course' with the province's pandemic restrictions, which could see the stay-at-home order extended until June.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: When it comes to hobbies and side hustles, the CRA is watching
How and where you make money is shifting, and CRA has been paying close attention to what are referred to as 'platform economies,' CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca.
Military report details 'horrifying' conditions at two Toronto long-term care homes
The Canadian military claims that more than two dozen residents at a Toronto long-term care home died due to dehydration prior to their arrival amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic while feces and vomit were reportedly found on the floors and walls of another, according to a newly obtained report.
Heartbreak at the Toronto Zoo: Week-old Amur tiger cub dies
The Toronto Zoo has had to say goodbye to one of three tiger cubs born on April 30.
Census 101: What to know about filling out the census during the pandemic
The 2021 census has already landed in the mailboxes of millions of Canadians across the country, and the online version is ready to go ahead of Census Day on Tuesday.
Ontario moving up second COVID-19 vaccine doses for most healthcare workers, first responders
The provincial government says it can now offer medical workers dealing with COVID-19 patients, COVID-19 testing centre staff and first responders a second vaccine dose at a shorter interval than the general public due to increasing supply.
Man accused of North Bay murder denied second chance at bail after breaching release conditions
A 20-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in a stabbing on New Year's Day in North Bay has been denied a second chance at bail after breaching the conditions of his release within hours.
Province implementing amber-red light system on school buses starting 2022
Amber lights are coming to Ontario school buses in time for the start of school in 2022. The provincial government has passed Bill 246, a bill more commonly known as the Safer School Buses Act.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Military report details 'horrifying' conditions at two Toronto long-term care homes
The Canadian military claims that more than two dozen residents at a Toronto long-term care home died due to dehydration prior to their arrival amid the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic while feces and vomit were reportedly found on the floors and walls of another, according to a newly obtained report.
Canadian couple stuck in India after travelling to adopt baby girl
Hari Gopal and Komal Garg have been stuck in India since Canada banned flights from the country as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19 infections.
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UPDATED | Russian school shooting in Kazan kills 9; suspect arrested
A gunman attacked a school Tuesday morning in the Russian city of Kazan, sending students running out of the building as smoke poured from its windows. At least nine people were killed -- seven eighth-grade students, a teacher and another school worker -- and 21 others were hospitalized, Russian officials said.
India doctors warn of deadly fungal infection in COVID-19 patients
A growing number of current and recovered COVID-19 patients in India are contracting a deadly and rare fungal infection, doctors told AFP Monday as the vast nation battles to contain a massive outbreak of virus cases.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: When it comes to hobbies and side hustles, the CRA is watching
How and where you make money is shifting, and CRA has been paying close attention to what are referred to as 'platform economies,' CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca.
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Tribute to health-care workers from the Royal Canadian Mint
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Meet the two-year-old biking prodigy making waves in B.C.
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