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• POULIN, Arthur

  20-07-2026 20:35 via sudbury.com
  
  C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de M. Arthur Poulin, survenu le jeudi 16 juillet 2026, à l'âge de 96 ans
  
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• French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

  21-07-2026 20:35 via sudbury.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a billbanning childrenunder 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful e
  
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• STAINES, Julian

  21-07-2026 20:25 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing in Sudbury, on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the age of 74 years
  
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• GAGNON, Christine

  21-07-2026 20:22 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Christine Gagnon (nee Thomas) who passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on June 25th, 2026, at the age of 72
  
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• Mother calling for 'indigo alerts' amid search for Calgary boy with autism

  21-07-2026 20:20 via sudbury.com
  
  CALGARY — A Calgary mother of a seven-year-old boy with autism is starting a campaign to make changes to Alberta's emergency alert system after the disappearance of another boy with autism almost a week ago.
  
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• Police dismantle an operation making counterfeit documents in Montreal

  21-07-2026 19:50 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTREAL — Police say they have dismantled a criminal operation that was manufacturing counterfeit documents in Montreal.Provincial police say the operation was producing fake passports, driver’s licences and other official documents.
  
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• GRAVELLE, Maurice

  21-07-2026 19:44 via sudbury.com
  
  The family regretfully announces the sudden passing of Maurice Gravelle, at his home in Blind Bay, BC on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the age of 87
  
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• Public’s help sought in locating woman last seen July 17

  21-07-2026 19:40 via sudbury.com
  
  ‘Roxanne’ was last seen in the Montague Avenue area last week
  
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• Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes

  21-07-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  NIAGARA FALLS — Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States.Marineland and a consortium of U.S.
  
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• Woman charged after teen stabbed on board transit bus in Mississauga, Ont.

  21-07-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  MISSISSAUGA — Peel Regional Police say they have charged an 18-year-old woman with attempted murder after a teen was stabbed on board a transit bus in Mississauga, Ont.
  
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• Unifor names General Motors as next U.S. automaker for contract talks

  21-07-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — General Motors is the next U.S. automaker chosen for contract talks with Unifor, the union said Tuesday, after it recently reached a deal with Ford.
  The union said negotiations with GM will begin in Toronto on Aug. 10.
  
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• NDP says Ottawa appeasing Trump through its silence on global court sanctions

  21-07-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The federal NDP says the Carney government's support for international law is ringing hollow as it keeps silent on Washington's sanctions on a Canadian judge.U.S.
  
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• Man wanted in fatal shooting of Pickering, Ont., casino guard arrested in Saskatoon

  21-07-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  Saskatoon police say they have arrested a suspect in a 2023 shooting at a Pickering, Ont., casino that left an employee dead.
  
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• Jewish group accuses Ottawa of 'double standard' in criticism of Israel

  21-07-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — A major Jewish lobby group is accusing the Carney government of maintaining a "double standard" by condemning Israel's large-scale detention of Palestinians but not repression by brutal dictatorships.
  
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• DWYER, Doris

  21-07-2026 18:43 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Doris Dwyer (nee Kuehl). Forever in our hearts the family announces with great sorrow the passing of a dear wife, beloved mother, cherished Nanna, and great grandmother
  
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• GOUR, Claire

  21-07-2026 18:29 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with great sadness that the family announces her death at Health Sciences North on July 19, 2026 at the age of 97 years
  
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• Sudbury residents urged to plan ahead this National Drowning Prevention Week

  21-07-2026 18:26 via thesudburystar.com
  
  What if you could earn that classic, even historic bronze medallion?What if you learned first aid and CPR?Or, on another level, what if people practised safe boating, like paying attention at all times for open-water swimmers? Like wearing lifejackets in the boat? On the standup board? In the water?These are just some of the questions the Lifesaving Society is asking us all to consider this National Drowning Prevention Week, July 19-25 .This year’s theme, Prepare to be Water Smart, speaks
  
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• B.C. crews use drone in controlled burn during wildfire fight, in Canadian first

  21-07-2026 18:20 via sudbury.com
  
  BOSTON BAR — Firefighters in British Columbia say they have successfully used a drone to ignite a controlled burn while fighting an active wildfire in what they call a Canadian first.
  
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• LEE, William

  21-07-2026 18:16 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William H. Lee, who left this world leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and a vast number of cherished memories
  
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• Pursuit: Cloé Douillette finding success with return to lacrosse

  21-07-2026 18:14 via sudbury.com
  
  The former Sudbury Rockhound found her way back to the game during her time at the University of Ottawa and doors have begun opening
  
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• Celebration of Life: HEIMBECKER, Barry Wilfred

  21-07-2026 17:32 via sudbury.com
  
  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Capreol Legion on Saturday July 25th, 2026, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
  
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• Rideshare company wants to help 100 pets in Sudbury find homes

  21-07-2026 17:25 via thesudburystar.com
  
  Canadian rideshare company Uride has announced a new Good Deeds initiative aiming to help 100 pets in Sudbury find homes this summer.Uride is partnering with Ontario SPCA Greater Sudbury Animal Centre to help spotlight adoptable animals and connect more local riders with pets looking for loving families. Through the campaign, Uride will use its rider base, push notifications, and social channels to help direct the community to pets available for adoption.People can view adoptable pets through O
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Carney says he and Trump agreed to ramp up trade talks

  21-07-2026 17:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning and they agreed to intensify trade talks in the wake of Trump's threat Monday to slap Canada with 50 per cent tariffs in 30 days.More coming.
  
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• Carney says he and Trump agreed to ramp up trade talks after latest tariff threat

  21-07-2026 17:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning and they agreed to intensify negotiations on the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade in the coming weeks.
  
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• Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say

  21-07-2026 17:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — A man charged with murder in the killing of former British politicianAnn Widdecombein her home struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer, a prosecutor told a court hearing on Tuesday.
  
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• Trump's new tariffs target about 5 per cent of Canada's exports to U.S.: economists

  21-07-2026 16:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Economists weighing in on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs suggest the new duties will hit around five per cent of Canada's exports to the United States.
  
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• US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina

  21-07-2026 16:05 via sudbury.com
  
  A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during acontrolled detonation of an Iranian dronewas a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt.
  
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• US military identifies soldier killed disarming a drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina

  21-07-2026 16:05 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Tuesday identified a soldier who was killed while disarming anIranian dronein Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina. The military said it was investigating the death of Sgt.
  
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• MACKNIGHT KOLARI, Susanne

  21-07-2026 15:51 via sudbury.com
  
  Susanne Macknight Kolari, 83, of Elliot Lake, Ontario, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, after a short battle with cancer, and surrounded by her family
  
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• New GOVA Pass Smart Card photo ID requirement spurs city roadshow

  21-07-2026 15:21 via sudbury.com
  
  While regular GOVA Pass Smart Cards can be obtained at any citizen service centre and library, those with discounted concession fares are required to register at the downtown GOVA Transit hub
  
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