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Sudbury man charged with attempted murder

Greater Sudbury Police have charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder following a series of violent events early Saturday morning.

Officer with Greater Sudbury Police Service. (File)

Sudbury Burlesque is back with Halloween performances

The troupe behind Sudbury Burlesque say they're eager to hit the stage as they return this month for nine performances at the Coulson Nightclub. They're promising something for everyone but in a small, swankier atmosphere.

Proposed class action lawsuit seeks $10M from Sudbury staffing agencies over unpaid training

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed by a Toronto-area firm is seeking $10 million from two Sudbury-area staffing agencies.

COVID-19 outbreak closes Sudbury Jail as health unit reports 37 new cases

The Sudbury Jail is being closed for at least two weeks following a COVID-19 outbreak, as Sudbury's health unit reports 37 new cases on Monday.

Northern Game Expo returns to Sudbury

While things look a little different as a result of the pandemic, the Northern Game Expo is back for its sixth year and event organizers say they couldn’t be happier.

North Bay

New mountain bike trails open in North Bay

After two years of preparation, the North Bay Mountain Bike Association has officially opened the brand new 5km trails and pump track called 'Three Towers Trail Network.'

More than 100 volunteers offered their time and hard work to design the trails, and North Bay Mountain Bike Association program director Connie Hoggart says the pandemic had a positive impact on this project. Oct.16/21(Jaime McKee/CTV News Northern Ontario)

Community Living North Bay assisting people with disabilities find employment

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. This month highlights the importance of diversity in the workforce and the opportunities those who have a disability provide at their job.

North Bay groups receive more than $1M from the provincial government

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced Friday the Ontario government is providing $1,251,592 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for seven local groups in the area.

North Bay police seize more than $348K in illicit drugs

A 38-year-old North Bay man is facing several drug-related charges after police seized more than $384,000 in illegal drugs during a combined operation Thursday.

North Bay neighbourhood honours long-time letter carrier who’s retiring

A long-time letter carrier in North Bay is hanging up his mailbag.

Sault Ste. Marie

Noront agrees to sell to Wyloo Metals, says offer is superior to BHP

Noront Resources Ltd. announced Monday it has agreed to terms with Australia's Wyloo Metals to acquire up to 100 per cent Noront shares for C$0.70 in cash.

Alan Coutts, president and CEO of Noront Resources (CTV Northern Ontario)

Dancing witches take over Blind River

The town of Blind River's annual tradition of "dancing witches" returns, with its biggest rendition yet.

Sextortion on the rise among teens

Canada's online child exploitation tipline is alerting the public of a significant spike in "sextortion" cases involving teens.

Sault unemployment rises past federal, provincial rates

Sault Ste. Marie's unemployment rate in September increased to 9.3 per cent from 8.1.

Northern Santa Claus parades not all returning in full capacity

Northern communities are already starting to plan their Santa Claus parades, but not all will return in their traditional formats.

Timmins

Timmins police say suspect stole two cans of beer, was drinking them when arrested

A 53-year-old man from Timmins has been charged with several offences following an incident Saturday at a local grocery store.

Timmins police cruiser (CTV Northern Ontario file)

Timmins Police create an area for people to make safe exchanges of things they buy online

The Timmins Police Service is welcoming people to conduct their online 'buy and sell' business in front of the Timmins Police Station.

Moose Factory resident charged with first-degree murder

A 31-year-old resident of Moose Factory First Nation has been charged with first-degree murder, Ontario Provincial Police said Friday.

Third confirmed death from COVID-19 in Timiskaming

A third person in its coverage area has died of COVID-19, the Timiskaming Health Unit announced Friday.

Timmins health unit warns of COVID-19 exposure on recent Air Canada flight

The Porcupine Health Unit is advising the public of a high-risk public exposure to COVID-19 related to a recent flight.

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Sudbury man charged with attempted murder

Greater Sudbury Police have charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder following a series of violent events early Saturday morning.

Sudbury Burlesque is back with Halloween performances

The troupe behind Sudbury Burlesque say they're eager to hit the stage as they return this month for nine performances at the Coulson Nightclub. They're promising something for everyone but in a small, swankier atmosphere. (Ian Campbell/CTV News)

Noront agrees to sell to Wyloo Metals, says offer is superior to BHP

Noront Resources Ltd. announced Monday it has agreed to terms with Australia's Wyloo Metals to acquire up to 100 per cent Noront shares for C$0.70 in cash.

Proposed class action lawsuit seeks $10M from Sudbury staffing agencies over unpaid training

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed by a Toronto-area firm is seeking $10 million from two Sudbury-area staffing agencies.

COVID-19 outbreak closes Sudbury Jail as health unit reports 37 new cases

The Sudbury Jail is being closed for at least two weeks following a COVID-19 outbreak, as Sudbury's health unit reports 37 new cases on Monday.

Timmins police say suspect stole two cans of beer, was drinking them when arrested

A 53-year-old man from Timmins has been charged with several offences following an incident Saturday at a local grocery store.

Two Ontario doctors banned from giving medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine

The regulatory body for Ontario's medical profession has barred two outspoken doctors from issuing any medical exemptions related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Pest control company reveals 'rattiest' cities in Ontario

The biggest pest control company in the country has unveiled its list of “rattiest” cities in Ontario and the results may leave you feeling uneasy.

Sask. to send 6 ICU patients to Ont., asks federal government for support

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will address the province’s ICU capacity Monday morning following a record-breaking weekend for COVID-19 patients in the ICU.

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Pfizer officially requests Health Canada approval for kids' COVID-19 shot

Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old.

A health-care worker holds a vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, in this Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Why COVID-19 boosters weren't tweaked to better match variants

More COVID-19 booster shots may be on the way -- but when it's your turn, you'll get an extra dose of the original vaccine, not one updated to better match the extra-contagious delta variant. And that has some experts wondering if the booster campaign is a bit of a missed opportunity to target delta and its likely descendants.

Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc chief describes Trudeau visit as 'bittersweet'

Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc Chief Rosanne Casimir told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his visit to the First Nation community Monday is 'bittersweet' following his notable absence from their ceremony to recognize the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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EXCLUSIVE | Germany and Denmark repatriate women and children from Syria. Will Canada Follow?

An Access to Information request by CTV News shows that when Canada learned that Canadian women and children were being held in a Kurdish-run detention camp in Syria, the response was hesitant and minimal—and it appears little has changed, writes London Bureau Chief Paul Workman in an exclusive piece for CTVNews.ca.

Municipal voting across Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton to elect new mayors

Alberta's two major cities were voting for new mayors during municipal elections Monday after being led by Naheed Nenshi in Calgary and Don Iveson in Edmonton for multiple terms.

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Teegee wants 'something of substance' to result from visit

Ford: Immigrants to Ontario need to 'work your tail off'

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REPLAY: PM Trudeau visits Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Nation after his notable absence on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.