Sikh Nation partners with blood bank to help fill desperate need for plasma donors
The Sikh Nation and Canadian Blood Services have partnered to encourage people to become plasma donors.
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Sudbury
Urgent request for support to help vulnerable people in Sudbury
The Sudbury Action Centre for Youth, known as SACY, is a charitable organization is operating a cooling centre at 199 Larch St. for vulnerable people.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine looking for a few good actors
If you can act, follow a script and help out a medical student, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine wants to hear from you.
Hwy. 69 near Pointe au Baril reopens following collision
Highway 69 near Pointe au Baril has reopened following a collision Friday afternoon.
Three forest fire evacuees from northwestern Ontario charged with attempted murder in Sudbury
Three people from northwestern Ontario who were evacuated to Sudbury because of forest fires have been charged with attempted murder.
North Bay
Olympic skateboarding events inspire young boarders at North Bay skateboard camp
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan has for the first time introduced skateboarding as an Olympic event with several medals being awarded out to young athletes. In North Bay, the sport is taking off.
Enjoy the water in North Bay this summer
From riding the Chief Commanda on Lake Nipissing to enjoying a bite to eat on Trout Lake, there’s plenty to do in, on, and near the water in North Bay.
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority begin Chippewa Creek repairs
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority will begin work next week to remediate 45 metres of Chippewa Creek at Oak Street and re-establish the Kinsmen Trail link across the creek with a new pedestrian bridge.
North Bay woman adding Canadian flags to her house each time Canada medals in Tokyo
It doesn’t matter if it’s gold, silver or bronze, each time Canada wins a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Sue Childs-Furlong adds a Canadian Flag to her front porch.
North Bay police made two big drug busts this week
It was a busy day for police in North Bay on Tuesday after officers arrested a man with more than $100K in suspected drugs while six other people were charged in a separate incident after a drug raid.
Sault Ste. Marie
‘Canoe for Every Child’ paddlers close completing journey
A pair of Northern Ontario women are well on their way in their canoe journey from Sault Ste. Marie to Spanish.
Monday's crash in Sault Ste. Marie claimed life of one man: police
As the investigation continues into the crash that sent 10 people to hospital in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday, police have revealed one person was killed as a result.
Construction and tree clearing underway in Sault Ste. Marie
It's construction season and a number of projects are underway in Sault Ste. Marie, ranging from road resurfacing to complete rebuilds.
Sault police detail events that led to multi-vehicle collision that sent 10 people to hospital
The Sault Police Service has released the sequence of events that led to a four-vehicle collision Monday on Great Northern Road that sent 10 people to hospital.
City of Sault Ste. Marie looks to regulate Airbnb, short-term rentals
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is proposing new regulations for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb.
Timmins
People's Party of Canada leader tours northeastern Ontario
Kicking off his 'Mad Max Northeastern Ontario' tour in Iroquois Falls, People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier addressed northerners Friday, calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns, political correctness and what he said are ineffective Liberal policies.
Following fire, South Porcupine Food Bank finds new locations to serve clients
Operating from the back of its van did the trick for the South Porcupine Food Bank while it made contingency plans after a fire at a neighbouring apartment unit.
Northerners hatch a plan to try and save two unborn abandoned loons
When two eggs were found in an abandoned loon nest at a northern Ontario lake, several people banded together to try and save them.
Timmins theatre troupe improvises its way out of pandemic lockdown
Take Two Theatre, a theatre troupe in Timmins, is doing what it does best to endure COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns: improvise.
Timmins police search for suspected drug dealer who drove through stop signs, then fled on foot
The Timmins Police Service is searching for a 38-year-old man who fled from police Monday and is wanted on drug trafficking and other charges.
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‘Canoe for Every Child’ paddlers close completing journey
A pair of Northern Ontario women are well on their way in their canoe journey from Sault Ste. Marie to Spanish.
Sikh Nation partners with blood bank to help fill desperate need for plasma donors
The Sikh Nation and Canadian Blood Services have partnered to encourage people to become plasma donors.
Olympic skateboarding events inspire young boarders at North Bay skateboard camp
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan has for the first time introduced skateboarding as an Olympic event with several medals being awarded out to young athletes. In North Bay, the sport is taking off.
Porcupine Art Club displays art on bush trail to allow for a COVID-safe exhibition
Artists have been creating new ways to display their paintings and one of the club's members came up with the idea to host an outdoor event.
Enjoy the water in North Bay this summer
From riding the Chief Commanda on Lake Nipissing to enjoying a bite to eat on Trout Lake, there’s plenty to do in, on, and near the water in North Bay.
What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.
Severe wildfires could affect community watersheds, says forest service researcher
There is more to learn about the consequences of intensifying wildfires on community watersheds across Canada, but a large, severe fire followed by heavy precipitation could seriously affect drinking water, says a wildfire research scientist with the Canadian Forest Service.
Explosion at Superior Propane in south end of Barrie, Ont., forces evacuation
Emergency crews evacuated an area in the south end of Barrie, Ont., around 2 p.m. Friday to deal with explosions and a fire at a propane facility.
Canadian sprinter De Grasse cruises into 100 semifinal with season's best time
Canada's Andre De Grasse cruised into the semifinals of the men's 100 metres, winning his heat in a season-best time of 9.91 seconds.
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Penny Oleksiak makes history as Canada swims to bronze in medley relay
Canada has captured bronze in the women's medley relay, marking the country's 13th medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in
With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.
Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes
A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.
'This is about our children:' Ottawa march calls for independent investigation into residential schools
NDP MPs Mumilaaq Qaqqaq and Charlie Angus organized the "March for Truth and Justice" on Parliament Hill and in downtown Ottawa.
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu detained on suspicion of rape
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships.
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Ontario couple canoeing to new home about 500 km away
Two retired teachers will be spending four weeks canoeing from Georgetown to their new home in Perth, Ont.
Mali mom 'very happy' after giving birth to 9 babies
26-year-old Halima Cisse thought she was pregnant with 7 babies, only learning she would have nonuplets moment before the birth.
Future of Ontario Place: plans for a spa and water park
The plans for the future of Ontario Place have been revealed and officials say it will be a 'world-class destination.'
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney, claims she's owed millions
Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney over the streaming release of 'Black Widow.' CTV's Vanessa Lee explains.
Bungee jumping from the world's highest glass-bottom bridge
Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in China can now bungee jump from 260 metres in the air.
Blue Jays prevail in first game in Toronto since Sept. 2019
For the first time in almost two years, the Toronto Blue Jays played ball on Canadian soil. John Vennavally-Rao has more from home plate.
Meet the Canadian seeking solace by letting out a scream
Jordan Cunningham has the story of one woman's search for a safe space to release stress and get out a good scream.
Pollution caused this lake in Argentina to turn pink
A lagoon in Argentina turned a striking shade of pink from what local environmentalists blame on pollution from a nearby industrial park.
