Sudbury’s first vaccination site ready to open
As Phase 1 of Ontario's vaccine program rolls out across northeastern Ontario, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has been busy preparing a mass vaccination site.
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Ontario announces tuition-free personal support worker training program
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Sudbury
Sudbury’s first vaccination site ready to open
As Phase 1 of Ontario's vaccine program rolls out across northeastern Ontario, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has been busy preparing a mass vaccination site.
Sudbury funeral director shares his story about bullying on Pink Shirt Day
Jeff Shrigley, a funeral director at Lougheed Funeral Homes, says he was bullied from Grade 3-9. He’s sharing his story to help others.
One man dead following crash in far west end of Greater Sudbury
A 29-year-old man has died following a fatal industrial crash Wednesday afternoon on Powerhouse Road near the Wabagishik Power Plant.
Transport collision spreads debris across Sudbury roadway
Motorists in Greater Sudbury travelling near Skead Road and Radar Road should expect delays, police said Wednesday afternoon.
Sudbury police seize weapons, large amounts of drugs in raid of South End residence
Three people from Sudbury are facing numerous drug and weapons charges after Greater Sudbury Police raided a residence in the South End of the city Feb. 20.
North Bay
Lockdown likely to be extended in North Bay/Parry Sound as COVID variant cases spike
With news that the two people who died in the outbreak at the Lancelot-Skyline apartments in North Bay had the COVID variant, the medical officer of health says the area's lockdown is likely going to be extended.
Winter weather travel advisory for Highway 17 corridor
Environment Canada has issued winter weather travel advisories for communities along the Highway 17 corridor on Wednesday with up to 15 cm of snow expected.
North Bay Battalion 'chomping at the bit to play'
It’s now almost the end of February and the Ontario Hockey League season still hasn’t started and officials say, right now, there is still no date on when players might be able to return to the ice.
Second person dies as a result of COVID outbreak at North Bay apartment building
A second person has died as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Skyline-Lancelot apartment building in North Bay.
North Bay receives dubious award for 'outstanding achievement' in government secrecy
The City of North Bay has been named No. 1 in a race no community wants to win: government secrecy.
Sault Ste. Marie
All lanes now open on Hwy. 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie
Highway 17 is now open in both directions, police said Wednesday evening.
Winter weather travel advisory for Highway 17 corridor
Environment Canada has issued winter weather travel advisories for communities along the Highway 17 corridor on Wednesday with up to 15 cm of snow expected.
Second COVID vaccine doses rolling out in northeast
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Sault Ste. Marie to begin electrifying fleet vehicles in 2022
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Small northern community rallies for family who lost home, business in fire
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Timmins
Timmins police lay human trafficking charges against a Woodbridge man
Timmins police say what started as an online romance turned into a tragedy: a 25-year-old woman became a victim of human trafficking.
COVID outbreak at Extendicare Kapuskasing declared over
The Porcupine Health Unit announced Wednesday the outbreak at the Extendicare Long Term Care Home in Kapuskasing is now over.
Second COVID vaccine doses rolling out in northeast
COVID-19 vaccine rollout is progressing slowly but effectively in the northeast, according to medical officers of health in the region.
Timmins police charge Toronto area man with human trafficking
A Toronto area man is facing a list of criminal charges related to alleged human trafficking at a Timmins hotel, police said.
Mining industry key to Canada's economic rebound, Timmins meeting told
Mining is an industry that's the heart of northern Ontario's economy, and one the Mining Association of Canada says will be key to helping the national economy rebound.
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Don Martin: The Canada-U.S. 'partnership roadmap' ignores many potholes ahead
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Eddy Pinard sings 'The Way I Am' by Merle Haggard
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North Bay Choral Society sings Chariot's Comin'
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