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Cold weather, even snow, hits parts of Eastern Canada while West stays mild

It will feel more like winter for some parts of Eastern Canada over the next few days, with single-digit highs and snow in the forecast.

Man wanted in Sudbury robbery charged in 'random and isolated' stabbing attack downtown

A Greater Sudbury woman is upset about the charges laid against the man accused of attacking her son and a group of his colleagues downtown on Saturday.

Home sales dip in North Bay in September

Home sales declined in North Bay in September compared to a year earlier, but sale prices held firm, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

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A love story written in the northern lights

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A listener submitted photo of the Northern Lights over Greater Sudbury's Big Nickel on October 10, 2024. (Sudbury's Pure Country/Facebook | Photo credit: Dillon Moore)

The City of Elliot Lake hosted an NHL pre-season game at the Sudbury Arena after being named Kraft Hockeyville 2024 as its arena undergoes construction. Sept. 29, 2024 (Ian Campbell/CTV Northern Ontario)

Sunset over Bellevue Marina in Sault Ste. Marie (Bruce Leigh)

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Sudbury

Home sales dip in North Bay in September

Home sales declined in North Bay in September compared to a year earlier, but sale prices held firm, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Man wanted in Sudbury robbery charged in 'random and isolated' stabbing attack downtown

A Greater Sudbury woman is upset about the charges laid against the man accused of attacking her son and a group of his colleagues downtown on Saturday.

Two charged in recent Blind River suspicious death probe

Two people are facing multiple charges after a dead person was brought to North Shore Health Network in Blind River this summer.

On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend.

Sudbury police release timelines, costs for body cameras for all front-line officers

At its meeting Oct. 16, the Greater Sudbury Police Board will hear details of when officers will begin wearing body cameras.

North Bay

Home sales dip in North Bay in September

Home sales declined in North Bay in September compared to a year earlier, but sale prices held firm, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Teen driver charged after stopped with alcohol in their system: OPP

A traffic stop in Friday’s early morning hours has resulted in charges for one eastern Ontario teen.

Northern Ont. driver faces multiple charges after being stopped for speeding: OPP

A northern Ontario driver faces multiple charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17 East.

North Bay’s new all-wheel park officially opens

The City of North Bay officially opened its new downtown all-wheel park.

On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault driver accused of running red light, crashing into retaining wall

A suspected impaired driver who tried to walk away after running a red light and crashing into a ditch is facing several charges, Sault police said Tuesday.

Home sales dip in North Bay in September

Home sales declined in North Bay in September compared to a year earlier, but sale prices held firm, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Northwestern Ont. man charged with drug-impaired driving in head-on crash

A 36-year-old man is charged with drug-impaired and dangerous driving after a head-on crash in northwest Ontario last Thursday.

Morning traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges for unlicensed driver

Provincial police in Hearst, Ont., stopped an unlicensed northwestern Ontario driver for a morning traffic infraction.

Northwestern Ontario woman charged in connection with teen's death

A 32-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man this past January, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Timmins

Home sales dip in North Bay in September

Home sales declined in North Bay in September compared to a year earlier, but sale prices held firm, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Northwestern Ont. man charged with drug-impaired driving in head-on crash

A 36-year-old man is charged with drug-impaired and dangerous driving after a head-on crash in northwest Ontario last Thursday.

Provincial police seek help identifying suspect in northern Ont. break-in

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a break-in and damage to a business in Cochrane, Ont., this summer.

Morning traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges for unlicensed driver

Provincial police in Hearst, Ont., stopped an unlicensed northwestern Ontario driver for a morning traffic infraction.

On Thanksgiving weekend, police remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road

Even on an average day, the intersection of Highway 17 at Highway 6 near Espanola is busy, but it’s especially steady on a Friday before a long weekend.

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