Volunteers brighten Christmas in Greater Sudbury
There are 17 Community Action Networks known as CANs in Greater Sudbury. They are volunteer based and bring people together to build healthy connected communities.
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
It’s a big weekend for northern curlers as both mens and womens teams look to secure an opportunity to represent Team Canada on the world's stage.
Northern College hosts gaming tournament and hopes to attract future students with a new computer program
Northern College's Timmins Campus is doing something different to connect with the community--it's hosting a local gaming group called 'Gold Hearted Fighters' for a Super Smash Bros. tournament.
Festive RIDE program out anywhere anytime
Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere or RIDE programs have kicked off throughout our region.
Conversation best for parents when making vaccine decision
Experts say a calm, cool and collected conversation is best, particularly between co-parents as you try to make a decision on what's best for your child surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids five to 11 started receiving their vaccines in parts of northern Ontario Friday.
North Bay
'The Bay Bundle' shopping initiative returns to support North Bay businesses
In an effort to support small businesses in North Bay as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Christmas shopping initiative is back where bundles are created with various food items and household supplies.
'This is home': East Ferris community celebrates centennial milestone
A town near North Bay is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend.
North Bay hosts OFSAA AA Boys Volleyball tournament
While fewer teams than usual will be attending, North Bay will still play host to some of the province’s top volleyball teams as OFSAA officially kicks off its 2021 tournament.
Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action
A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.
Sault Ste. Marie
Sault theatre group casting for next production
As live theatre awakens from its COVID-19 slumber, the West End Theatre Project in Sault Ste Marie is getting ready for its next musical.
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
It’s a big weekend for northern curlers as both mens and womens teams look to secure an opportunity to represent Team Canada on the world's stage.
PUC outages blamed on weather and car crashes
Sault Ste. Marie's power utility company says while there have been a number of power outages over the past month, this year's total is less than it was in November of last year.
Sault Ste. Marie city council to explore downtown security options
The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association could be getting a reprieve from the costs of hiring private security to patrol the downtown core.
Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
Timmins
Artist donates original paintings to Timmins Museum in support of Indigenous women
When artist Johanne Lamarche was growing up in Timmins, she said she was aware that Indigenous peoples dealt with issues, and realized the gravity of them when she heard about the residential school gravesites.
As part of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, officials raise awareness about human sex-trafficking
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence kicked off on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until Dec. 10, Human Rights Day.
Algoma Public Health is taking action to curb the spread of the Covid19 virus
Algoma’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing the following class order effective for Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 29, at 12:01 a.m. until Tuesday Dec. 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and may be amended, rescinded, or extended as the situation evolves.
Interaction with homeless man in Sudbury sparks 9-year old into action
A Sudbury youth who said he was touched by an interaction with a homeless man is doing his part to make a difference.
Timmins police say reports of sexual assault in South Porcupine unfounded
After what Timmins police say was a thorough investigation, officers have determined that allegations of a sexual assault currently receiving significant attention online are unfounded.
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Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs missed chance for Olympic curling berth
The Battle of the Brads took place Sunday night with Sault Ste. Marie’s Brad Jacobs loosing 4-3 in the 10th end.
Sault theatre group casting for next production
As live theatre awakens from its COVID-19 slumber, the West End Theatre Project in Sault Ste Marie is getting ready for its next musical.
Sudbury curler Tracy Fleur falls just short in bid to go to Olympics
Jennifer Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 in the women’s final at Canada’s Olympic curling trials to secure a berth at the Beijing Games.
Ontario reports first two cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Artist donates original paintings to Timmins Museum in support of Indigenous women
When artist Johanne Lamarche was growing up in Timmins, she said she was aware that Indigenous peoples dealt with issues, and realized the gravity of them when she heard about the residential school gravesites.
'The Bay Bundle' shopping initiative returns to support North Bay businesses
In an effort to support small businesses in North Bay as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Christmas shopping initiative is back where bundles are created with various food items and household supplies.
Volunteers brighten Christmas in Greater Sudbury
There are 17 Community Action Networks known as CANs in Greater Sudbury. They are volunteer based and bring people together to build healthy connected communities.
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UPDATED | Northern Ontario curlers chase spot at Beijing Winter Olympics
It’s a big weekend for northern curlers as both mens and womens teams look to secure an opportunity to represent Team Canada on the world's stage.
More omicron cases pop up as world rushes to learn more
Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world Sunday and many governments rushed to close their borders even as scientists cautioned that it's not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus.
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Ontario reports first two cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Two people from Ottawa who returned from a trip to Nigeria have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant of concern that was first detected in southern Africa, Ontario health officials reported Sunday.
Fresh flooding prompts new evacuations in Abbotsford, B.C., as water spills in from Wash. state
The Nooksack River in Washington state has overtopped its dike, and the City of Abbotsford is expecting floodwaters to cross the U.S. border, Mayor Henry Braun said Sunday afternoon.
Government set to introduce beefed-up bill banning conversion therapy
The federal government is preparing to table a new, tougher bill today in its latest effort to ban conversion therapy in Canada.
5 things to know for Monday, November 29, 2021
The federal government plans to table a conversion therapy ban bill, Portugal reports 13 Omicron cases, and actor Jussie Smollett's trial begins. Here's what you need to know today.
B.C. prepared to use Alert Ready notification system as storms continue, minister says
B.C. officials urged residents to avoid all non-essential travel as the province deals with the second in a string of three storms and prepares for the final one.
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Fraser Valley endures 120 millimeters of rain amid recovery
B.C. faces heavy rainfall as the province enters its second week of recovery. CTV’s Heather Wright reports.
Flood watch in effect for portions of Vancouver Island
A flood watch is in effect for large portions of British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. CTV’s Kevin Gallagher reports.
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Do you need a COVID-19 booster? This expert says who does
Omar Khan, assist. professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, explains how boosters work and how they help fight against the newer COVID-19 variants.
Queen Elizabeth's Windsor Castle gets Christmas makeover
The royal residence of Queen Elizabeth II has decked the halls with dazzling decorations. ABC's Julia MacFarlane reports.
Ont. designer's biodegradable shoes a Kickstarter success
Strange ice formations spotted on Manitoba lake
Take a look at the fascinating phenomenon that was spotted on Lake Manitoba.
Smudge the Blades counters racism in hockey
An Indigenous-owned company fights racism in hockey with by incorporating First Nations culture into its apparel. CTV’s Creeson Agecoutay reports.
Ottawa Tourism offers trips to 'Jeopardy!' contestants
Two contestants on 'Jeopardy!' didn't know where the Rideau Canal was located. CTV's Dave Charbonneau with reaction from Ottawa residents.
'When Harry Met Santa': Norway Christmas ad marks milestone
A Christmas ad in Norway showing Santa Claus with a boyfriend is celebrating the 50-year milestone of homosexuality being decriminalized.
Watch this condor take flight after its recovery in Peru
Members of Peru's National Forestry and Wildlife Service looked on as an endangered condor that was treated for poisoning took flight.
Ottawa
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NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa public school board looking to move Grade 7-8 students out of overcrowded four-year-old school
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NEW THIS MORNING | Proof of vaccination required to visit seven Ottawa-Gatineau museums starting Dec. 1
