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Quebec man identified as victim in fatal Hwy. 11 crash

A 29-year-old commercial truck driver has been identified as the victim in the fatal Highway 11 crash in the Earlton area last week, police said.

29-year-old Pier-Alex Arpin, of Bearn, Que., was killed in a head-on crash with another commercial vehicle in the Township of Hilliard on Jan. 12 (Facebook)

Snowstorm, extreme cold prompt weather alerts across northern Ont.

The relentless blast of winter continues in northern Ontario with temperatures reaching -45 C with the wind chill again in some areas and another storm will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Most of northern Ontario is under a weather alert as another blast of winter brings extremely cold temperatures and more snow. Jan. 18/22 (Environment Canada)

Ontario premier says 'positive news' coming this week on COVID-19 restrictions

Premier Doug Ford says his government will have 'a good announcement' by the end of the week on returning to other levels of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Sudbury

Snowstorm, extreme cold prompt weather alerts across northern Ont.

The relentless blast of winter continues in northern Ontario with temperatures reaching -45 C with the wind chill again in some areas and another storm will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Sudbury police catch woman who stopped for coffee after stealing car

A 33-year-old woman is in hot water with Sudbury police after being charged with stealing a car, drug-impaired driving and assaulting an officer.

More than 20 Sudbury area school bus routes cancelled Tuesday

Sudbury Student Services Consortium has cancelled an additional four school bus routes for Jan. 18, as COVID-19 affects grow.

Manitoulin Island educational institute receives accreditation

Kenjgewin Teg, located on M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, is now an officially accredited Indigenous institution in Ontario.

Sudbury animal shelters benefit from the Betty White Challenge

Actor Betty White would have turned 100 on Monday. Even though she has passed away, her legacy lives on with the Betty White Challenge, where people are encouraged to donate to local animal groups.

North Bay

Quebec man identified as victim in fatal Hwy. 11 crash

A 29-year-old commercial truck driver has been identified as the victim in the fatal Highway 11 crash in the Earlton area last week, police said.

Huge lineups for free rapid COVID-19 kits in North Bay

North Bay residents are braving the cold to get their free COVID-19 rapid test kits from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Snowstorm, extreme cold prompt weather alerts across northern Ont.

The relentless blast of winter continues in northern Ontario with temperatures reaching -45 C with the wind chill again in some areas and another storm will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow.

On 'Blue Monday,’ here are some ways to beat the winter doldrums

There is no science associated with Blue Monday but it’s that time of year where people are struggling to get through the short and cold days of winter.

Three COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations rise in northeastern Ontario, outbreak at Sudbury jail

Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 rose in northeastern Ontario on Monday, passing 100 for the first time. Officials in Sudbury, Timmins and North Bay also each reported one new death.

Sault Ste. Marie

Snowstorm, extreme cold prompt weather alerts across northern Ont.

The relentless blast of winter continues in northern Ontario with temperatures reaching -45 C with the wind chill again in some areas and another storm will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Feds, province agree to help fund search for unmarked graves at former Ont. residential school site

Garden River First Nation has secured funding from the federal and provincial governments to help with the search for unmarked graves at former residential school sites near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Three COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations rise in northeastern Ontario, outbreak at Sudbury jail

Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 rose in northeastern Ontario on Monday, passing 100 for the first time. Officials in Sudbury, Timmins and North Bay also each reported one new death.

Resident lost $14K to cryptocurrency fraud, Sault police issue fraud warning

The Sault Police Service is issuing a public alert after a resident recently lost about $14,000 in cryptocurrency fraud.

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and OPP mark snowmobile safety week

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Provincial Police are teaming up to remind snowmobilers of the importance of riding safely.

Timmins

Quebec man identified as victim in fatal Hwy. 11 crash

A 29-year-old commercial truck driver has been identified as the victim in the fatal Highway 11 crash in the Earlton area last week, police said.

Timmins police accuse two teens in liquor store robbery

Two Timmins teens broke into a liquor store and stole five bottles of alcohol on the weekend, police said, but one got away.

Snowstorm, extreme cold prompt weather alerts across northern Ont.

The relentless blast of winter continues in northern Ontario with temperatures reaching -45 C with the wind chill again in some areas and another storm will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Three COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations rise in northeastern Ontario, outbreak at Sudbury jail

Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 rose in northeastern Ontario on Monday, passing 100 for the first time. Officials in Sudbury, Timmins and North Bay also each reported one new death.

16 school bus routes cancelled in Cochrane, Timiskaming districts Tuesday

The North East Tri-Board Student Transportation service has cancelled 16 school bus routes Tuesday, the second day back to in-person learning since before Christmas.

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Organizer of Sunwing trip is back in Montreal -- and got ticketed for breaking curfew

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Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says

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A country classic from Greater Sudbury

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Sudbury couple perform Foreigner classic

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Ontario home insurance rates to rise 5 per cent or more in 2022

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Ontario driver on the hook for car rental fees as supply chain issues delay repairs by months

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