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New plasma drive in Sudbury begins for the summer season

In Greater Sudbury on Thursday, a Sirens For Life event was held. This two-month long national event is a challenge between first responders to see who can donate the most plasma.

Program aims to boost relationships with police, Indigenous youth

The second annual Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki Moose Hunt initiative was launched Thursday in Sudbury.

Safe consumption site in Timmins ready to open Monday

With Health Canada's permission, street drugs can now be consumed inside Safe Health Site Timmins.

Officials with Safe Health Site Timmins held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The safe injection site will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

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Rainbow Board achieves 100 per cent certification in EcoSchools Canada

Rainbow District School Board declared a climate change emergency and made a commitment to have all of its schools EcoSchools Canada Certified by 2022. As the school year draws to a close, EcoSchools Canada has officially confirmed that the mission has been accomplished. RDSB is one of only two school boards in Canada to have achieved this distinction in the 2021-2022 school year.

Members of the Lockerby Composite School Environmental Council took part in the Sudbury Horticultural Society’s Plant Sale this year. (Supplied)

New plasma drive in Sudbury begins for the summer season

In Greater Sudbury on Thursday, a Sirens For Life event was held. This two-month long national event is a challenge between first responders to see who can donate the most plasma.

Program aims to boost relationships with police, Indigenous youth

The second annual Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki Moose Hunt initiative was launched Thursday in Sudbury.

Two people charged in Manitoulin murder case

While the main suspect still hasn’t been caught, two people have been charged in connection with a murder that took place June 24 on Manitoulin Island.

Downtown cleanup continues in Sudbury

Work is underway cleaning up Memorial Park after damage and contamination from an encampment on the city property that was closed April 1.

North Bay

June winner of Sudbury hospital's 50/50 draw takes home $557K

A North Bay woman is the winner of Health Sciences North's 50/50 draw for June.

Christina Daigle of North Bay is taking home $557,915. (Supplied)

Parry Sound suspect charged with attempted murder

A 28-year-old suspect in Parry Sound has been charged with attempted murder for an incident June 27.

New youth wellness initiative is planned for North Bay

Outloud North Bay is partnering with an organization known as "Lived Experience & Recovery Network" to kick-start a peer support training program for youth in Nipissing.

OPP crack down on commercial vehicle violations in North Bay

A recent crackdown by the Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay led to 145 offence notices in the area of Highway 11 in Timmins, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst.

Three people hurt in Hwy. 17 collision in Sturgeon Falls

A motor vehicle collision closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls for several hours, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Fire launches fire safety campaign for seniors

Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services is helping seniors protect themselves against fire. The Assisting Seniors Awareness Program or Project ASAP is focussed on those 65 or older, and still living independently.

Two people charged in Manitoulin murder case

While the main suspect still hasn’t been caught, two people have been charged in connection with a murder that took place June 24 on Manitoulin Island.

Trial begins in 2018 murder case in Elliot Lake

The trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Elliot Lake man got underway this week in a Sault Ste. Marie courtroom.

PUC’s new state-of-the-art substation is now operational

Construction on PUC Services Inc.'s new state-of-the-art Substation 16 has officially been completed and the substation is now in operation in Sault Ste. Marie.

Suspect charged in connection with two break and enters, Sault police say

A 37-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges related to two break and enters from March following a police investigation.

Timmins

Safe consumption site in Timmins ready to open Monday

With Health Canada's permission, street drugs can now be consumed inside Safe Health Site Timmins.

Timmins police say counterfeit $20 notes circulating in the area

Timmins police are warning the public that counterfeit money is circulating in the city.

Sudbury area Stanley Cup winner passes away at 82

Copper Cliff’s Jim Pappin, who scored the cup- winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, died yesterday at the age of 82,

Porcupine Health Unit recognizes 'Pride Month' with information booth

With June being 'Pride Month', the Porcupine Health Unit in Timmins took the opportunity to connect with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to let them know that since pandemic restrictions have now lifted, many of its services are being offered again to the public.

Timmins Pride working to make city more 2SLGBTQ+ friendly

Pride Month ends Thursday and while Timmins Pride wasn't able to hold a celebratory event, due to a lack of volunteers, president Matthieu Villeneuve said things are looking brighter.

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Ontario man frustrated after 500,000 in credit card points disappears

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