Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.
There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.
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Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires
Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked
A Sudbury teacher accused of having sex with a student has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.
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Master glass blower holds exhibition at the Timmins Museum
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WATCH | Wind turbine blaze 'contained' north of Goderich, Ont.
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Four kids and one man drown after Quebec fishing accident: provincial police
A fishing excursion ended in tragedy on Saturday when four children died in a village in northeastern Quebec, provincial police said.
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Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban
Three people have been charged this week after having campfires during the fire ban and one person could be fined up to $25,000 or face jail time.
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Earth Festival returns as an in-person event in Sudbury
Saturday saw the return of the Greater Sudbury Earth Festival. Held at Delki Dozzi Park, the free event marked the first live in-person Earth Festival since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Bay men's shelter says more and more people need help
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Sudbury part of province-wide ‘Enough is Enough’ day of action
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Bike to Work Week kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie
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Highway 11 reopens between Kapuskasing and Hearst
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Earth Festival returns to Greater Sudbury
![The first in-person Earth Festival since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was held in Sudbury on Saturday.]()
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Timmins residents meet world-renowned glass blower
![Art lovers in Timmins got to meet world-renowned master glass blower Angelo Rossi, who moved to Smooth Rock Falls during the pandemic.]()
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Sudbury part of province-wide day of action
![A rally Saturday by the Sudbury & District Labour Council raised awareness about the high cost of living and other challenges.]()
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Forest fires affecting air quality in the north
![Smoke from forest fires burning in Quebec is affecting the air quality in several communities in northeastern Ontario.]()
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North Bay homeless shelter sees demand spike
![Hope Awaits Ministries says it is seeing more people needing to access the shelter's programs and services.]()
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Bike to Work Week kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie
![Pump Track Festival marks the beginning of Bike to Work Week in the Sault.]()
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Storytellers from around Canada gather in Sudbury
![Dozens of storytellers from around the country are gathering at Place des Arts in Sudbury for an annual conference. Alana Everson reports.]()
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Group of 21 from Mattawa wins HSN 50-50
![The winners from the monthly Health Sciences North cash lottery is a group of 21 people from the Mattawa area.]()
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Popular Timmins summer festival gets sponsorship
![A northern Ontario mining company has agreed to a multi-year deal to support a popular Timmins summer festival, Rock on the River.]()
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Highway 11 closed Friday due to crash
![Highway 11 in northern Ontario between Kapuskasing and Hearst has been closed most of the day Friday due to a two-vehicle crash.]()
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OLG looking for Lotto Max ticket winners
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Timmins retirement home opens thrift shop
![Spruce Hill Lodge, a residence for seniors in Timmins, has opened its own thrift shop to offer the convenience of shopping on the premises.]()
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Earth Festival returns as an in-person event in Sudbury
Saturday saw the return of the Greater Sudbury Earth Festival. Held at Delki Dozzi Park, the free event marked the first live in-person Earth Festival since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sudbury part of province-wide ‘Enough is Enough’ day of action
On Saturday, the Sudbury & District Labour Council held a rally to raise awareness about the problems being caused by the high cost of living and other challenges.
Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked
A Sudbury teacher accused of having sex with a student has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.
There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.
Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires
Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
North Bay
North Bay men's shelter says more and more people need help
North Bay's men's homeless shelter Hope Awaits Ministries says there has been a sizeable influx of homeless men looking for a bed at night and a hot meal.
Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires
Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada
Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.
Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban
Three people have been charged this week after having campfires during the fire ban and one person could be fined up to $25,000 or face jail time.
Northern communities want a permanent foreign worker immigration program, sources say
As the health care field struggles to fill positions, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program has proven to be a lifeline, according to the Timmins and District Hospital.
Sault Ste. Marie
Bike to Work Week kicks off in Sault Ste. Marie
The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Public Health and the Sault Cycling Club are encouraging locals to ride their bicycles more often.
Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.
There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.
Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires
Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
Flood of community support for Sault Ste. Marie boy who had bike stolen
A Sault Ste. Marie mother and her young son are expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the community and a local sporting goods store for helping them recover from a distressing incident.
Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada
Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.
Timmins
Master glass blower holds exhibition at the Timmins Museum
Angelo Rossi is a world-renowned master glass blower. He now lives in Smooth Rock Falls after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of his studio in Niagara Falls.
Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.
There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.
Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires
Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.
Highway 11 reopens between Kapuskasing and Hearst
Highway 11 has reopened between Kapuskasing and Hearst after a two-vehicle collision Friday morning.
Timmins seniors' residence opens in-house thrift shop
The people who reside at Spruce Hill Lodge in the South Porcupine area of Timmins are enjoying a new and exclusive retail experience.
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