Federal NDP granted emergency debate on Laurentian University crisis
The federal New Democrats have been granted an emergency debate on Laurentian University, where large staffing and program cuts have stunned the community.
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Unions at Laurentian University ratify new collective agreements; agree to wage cuts
There are two new collective agreements in place at Laurentian University, following a devastating week of staffing and program cuts on campus.
Health unit reports second COVID-related death in Sudbury in two days
Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a COVID-19 related death in Greater Sudbury on Wednesday, the second in two days.
Reaction to the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake
Longtime Lively resident starts petition against the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake to mining giant Vale.
Deep cuts to staffing, programs at Laurentian university have many wondering what future holds
Emotions are running high these days on Laurentian University campus as faculty, staff and students try to determine their next steps. It comes after Monday's announcement that dozens of people, including 110 faculty positions, are being terminated.
North Bay
North Bay police receive multiple reports of women being followed
The North Bay Police Service is sounding the alarm after they received multiple reports of unknown men following women during the evening and early morning hours.
Air Canada set to return to North Bay
Following an agreement with the federal government, Air Canada has restored services to the Jack Garland Airport in North Bay.
Motorist searches for moose they hit with their vehicle, ends up lost in northern Ontario woods overnight
A driver in West Nipissing, Ont., who wanted to help a moose they struck with a vehicle ended up spending the night in the woods.
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre breaks ground for new transitional housing project
Tuesday morning officials with the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre broke ground on the new 30-unit transitional housing project.
North Bay parents speak out for disabled son who’s been ‘skipped over’ in vaccine rollout
A North Bay family is frustrated with the provincial vaccine rollout plan, and say their 22-year-old disabled son has been “skipped over.”
Sault Ste. Marie
Seniors programs in Sault Ste. Marie receive federal funding
With the aim of empowering the elderly to stay engaged and active their communities, the federal government is putting some money toward community projects centred on seniors.
Sault police arrest armed robbery suspect
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says the man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery last month has been arrested.
Sault Ste. Marie pledges to go plastic-free
Sault Ste. Marie says it's looking to go plastic-free and will help promote a similar lifestyle for households and businesses in the Sault with its new program.
Elliot Lake resident wins $199,109 Lottario prize
Lawrence De Young of Elliot Lake won $199,109 in the Dec. 26, 2020, Lottario draw, the Ontario Lottery Corp. announced Tuesday.
Spring break activities hard to come by during provincial stay-at-home order
Three families in Sault Ste. Marie will be spending a lot more time outdoors over the spring break, with few activities this week amid rising COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
Timmins
There will be jobs this summer, Timmins chamber assures students
Despite lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is assuring students there are jobs waiting for them.
Gardeners in Timmins help demystify the practice of composting
According to some gardeners in Timmins, any time is a good time to consider taking up the practice of composting.
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#UPDATED | Passenger vehicle involved in collision south of Matheson, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Matheson detachment closed Highway 11 south of Matheson, Ont. for approx 10 hours on April 10 due to a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial vehicle.
Timmins child sexual abuse survivor says the crime can be preventable with the right education
With many families isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, children are turning to their electronic devices to fill the time.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics underway at Living Space Homeless shelter in Timmins
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are happening in Timmins, but as Living Space shelter officials explained, they are not easy to attend for people who are homeless.
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Seniors programs in Sault Ste. Marie receive federal funding
With the aim of empowering the elderly to stay engaged and active their communities, the federal government is putting some money toward community projects centred on seniors.
There will be jobs this summer, Timmins chamber assures students
Despite lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is assuring students there are jobs waiting for them.
Unions at Laurentian University ratify new collective agreements; agree to wage cuts
There are two new collective agreements in place at Laurentian University, following a devastating week of staffing and program cuts on campus.
Health unit reports second COVID-related death in Sudbury in two days
Public Health Sudbury & Districts reported a COVID-19 related death in Greater Sudbury on Wednesday, the second in two days.
Federal NDP granted emergency debate on Laurentian University crisis
The federal New Democrats have been granted an emergency debate on Laurentian University, where large staffing and program cuts have stunned the community.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks people not to fly in or out of province
Nearly a week after declaring a state of emergency and imposing a stay-at-home order, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging people to avoid travelling into the province amid the third wave.
Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference
A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.
Reaction to the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake
Longtime Lively resident starts petition against the sale of Greater Sudbury's Meatbird Lake to mining giant Vale.
Deep cuts to staffing, programs at Laurentian university have many wondering what future holds
Emotions are running high these days on Laurentian University campus as faculty, staff and students try to determine their next steps. It comes after Monday's announcement that dozens of people, including 110 faculty positions, are being terminated.
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Canada just had its worst week ever for new COVID-19 cases
Canada's seven-day average has reached its highest point of the pandemic, marking a grim milestone as hospitalizations increase across the country.
Canada's vaccine hoarding will prolong the pandemic globally, experts say
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
How to watch coverage of Prince Philip's funeral on CTV News
As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
Worst fear come true: Toronto woman was in ICU with COVID-19 days before giving birth
A Toronto woman is sharing her story of fighting off COVID-19 in an ICU days before giving birth, in the hope it will help more pregnant woman consider vaccination.
Front-line workers warn that B.C.'s opioid crisis is only getting worse
As British Columbia marks five years since declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency, those who’ve been on the frontlines since the beginning warn things are only getting worse.
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Dutch tourists test 'lockdown vacation' on Greek island
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin soar
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.
Nature lovers flock to Laval, Que. to see rare mandarin duck
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
U.S. workers overjoyed after receiving $800 tip on $30 bill
Months-long operation saves giraffes from flooded island
Wildlife officials in Kenya rescued 9 critically endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a flooded island using a barge called a 'GiRaft.'
