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.
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Talented artists wanted: Telethon auditions underway
There are less than 50 days until the annual CTV’S Lions Children’s Christmas Telethon gets underway and those involved say talented artists are needed.
Live History in Capreol this weekend
The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum in Capreol is giving visitors a chance to experience the rail yard in a unique way.
Outdoor theatre set to open in downtown Sudbury in 2022
The Sudbury-based performing arts group YES Theatre is set to open an outdoor theatre in the city's downtown core next year.
International students crown Canada top post-secondary destination
New research from IDP Connect finds that more than one-third of students surveyed rate Canada as their first choice for post-secondary studies.
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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.
High vaccine compliance at Sault Area Hospital and municipality
COVID-19 vaccination policies at the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Sault Area Hospital appear to be working, with both organizations seeing high compliance among staff.
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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.
Timmins police aim to buy licence plate reader to identify suspended drivers on the road
Const. Chris Gauthier of the Timmins Police Service said he's noticing an upward trend in the number of suspended drivers on local roadways.
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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.
Travel industry, health experts applaud U.S. decision to allow travellers with mixed doses
The organization representing Canada's tourism industry is applauding the U.S. government's decision to allow Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses once the border opens in November.
Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed
Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents.
Knife found under Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move
An ancient Indigenous knife unearthed during the renovation of Centre Block will be the first artifact found on Parliament Hill to be returned to the stewardship of the Algonquin people who live in the Ottawa region.
Vaccine allergy? Experts say most past reactions not valid reason for exemptions
Whether people have held off on getting vaccinated because of a past reaction, or are seeking an exemption to inoculation mandates, experts say a previous allergic response doesn't mean you can't get your shots.
Father of suspect in British MP slaying is 'traumatized'
The father of a man held for the fatal stabbing of a British MP during a meeting with local voters has told British media that he was shocked and 'traumatized' by his son's arrest, as police continued questioning the suspect under terrorism laws.
Missionary group confirms kidnapping of one Canadian, 16 Americans in Haiti
A Canadian was among 17 missionaries allegedly kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement on its website.
Melbourne to ease world's longest COVID-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise
Melbourne, which has spent more time under COVID-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week.
Robert Durst hospitalized with COVID-19, his lawyer says
New York real estate heir Robert Durst, who days ago was sentenced in a two-decade-old murder case, has been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, his lawyer said Saturday.
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Growing number of Canadian hospitals to require visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry
A growing number of Canadian hospitals are enacting policies requiring visitors and care partners to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry, sparking yet another pandemic-era debate for ethicists.
Missionary group confirms kidnapping of one Canadian, 16 Americans in Haiti
A Canadian was among 17 missionaries allegedly kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement on its website.
COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.
COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by province and territory in Canada
Although booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines aren't currently recommended for most Canadians, additional doses are being made available to certain populations or those who need to travel for work based on their province or territory of residence.
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BREAKING | Rescue mission in progress for missing firefighter in St. Lawrence River
Rescue workers are looking for a firefighter who fell into the St. Lawrence river after a boat carrying people from a previous rescue mission capsized near the Lachine Rapids.
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Winnipeg taxi driver facing dangerous driving charge
A Winnipeg taxi driver is facing charges after a woman was dragged behind the cab as it took off.
Canadian actress from 'Maid' shares complicated journey
A Victoria, B.C. woman’s chance to star in a Netflix series has set her life in a new direction, from homelessness to rising star.
B.C. couple saved from losing $500K in phone scam
Quebec farmers harvest humongous record-breaking pumpkins
It's harvest season across most of Canada, but for one farm in Ormstown, Que. the crops are setting records for their enormous size.
'Irritating': Queen on need for climate change action
The Queen was overhead talking about the need for more than words on climate action, going as far as calling it 'irritating'.
NASA's asteroid hunter 'Lucy' soars into space
Video from Oct. 16 shows the moment NASA launched a spacecraft, beginning a 12-year mission named 'Lucy' to study Jupiter's asteroids.
Meet the MLB pitcher who got his start on Vancouver Island
Incredible video of lava river flowing from La Palma volcano
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from La Palma and now new video shows the extent of the lava flow from the island's volcano.
