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Missing plane found

Ontario Provincial Police say a missing aircraft was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Road.

Search and rescue pilots look for missing plane in northern Ontario. (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton)

8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise

A stop sign is damaged after a tree fell on it during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

People walk away along Merivale Road, after power lines and utility poles came down onto the roadway during a major storm, forcing motorists to remain in their vehicles until crews determined it was safe to leave, on Merivale Road in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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Partnership aims to get mining book into local schools

When Theresa Nyabeze wrote the book ‘Underground! My Mining Adventure,’ it was always her dream to have it end up in as many hands as possible.

Science North brings its science roadshow on the road across the north

The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow officially kicked off its first, large multiday event in North Bay Saturday.

700 museums to visit and explore this month

May is museum month, and the Ontario Museum Association encourages people to visit the 700 museums, galleries, and heritage sites throughout the province.

Big Trucks and dinosaurs take over Capreol

It has been two years since the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre in Capreol has been able to put on the Family Fun Big Truck showcase.

Northern Ontario MP calls a meeting with Prince Charles memorable

As part of this week’s royal tour, a northern Ontario MP reflects on meeting Prince Charles.

North Bay

Partnership aims to get mining book into local schools

When Theresa Nyabeze wrote the book ‘Underground! My Mining Adventure,’ it was always her dream to have it end up in as many hands as possible.

TP North Bay looking for more donations as the campaign winds down

The nine-year campaign collects toilet paper rolls for those in need, and it's a week away from wrapping up its yearly month-long campaign.

Science North brings its science roadshow on the road across the north

The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow officially kicked off its first, large multiday event in North Bay Saturday.

700 museums to visit and explore this month

May is museum month, and the Ontario Museum Association encourages people to visit the 700 museums, galleries, and heritage sites throughout the province.

Northern Ontario MP calls a meeting with Prince Charles memorable

As part of this week’s royal tour, a northern Ontario MP reflects on meeting Prince Charles.

Sault Ste. Marie

Soo fundraiser for Finn Hill bike trail

Red Pine Tours held its spring “Ramble” this weekend, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Finn Hill Mountain Bike trail.

Partnership aims to get mining book into local schools

When Theresa Nyabeze wrote the book ‘Underground! My Mining Adventure,’ it was always her dream to have it end up in as many hands as possible.

Science North brings its science roadshow on the road across the north

The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow officially kicked off its first, large multiday event in North Bay Saturday.

Missing plane found

Ontario Provincial Police say a missing aircraft was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Road.

700 museums to visit and explore this month

May is museum month, and the Ontario Museum Association encourages people to visit the 700 museums, galleries, and heritage sites throughout the province.

Timmins

Partnership aims to get mining book into local schools

When Theresa Nyabeze wrote the book ‘Underground! My Mining Adventure,’ it was always her dream to have it end up in as many hands as possible.

Science North brings its science roadshow on the road across the north

The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow officially kicked off its first, large multiday event in North Bay Saturday.

700 museums to visit and explore this month

May is museum month, and the Ontario Museum Association encourages people to visit the 700 museums, galleries, and heritage sites throughout the province.

Porcupine Health Unit wants to know how people coped with the pandemic

Over the next couple of weeks, a telephone survey will be conducted on behalf of the PHU as a follow-up to a survey that was conducted two years ago.

Northern Ontario MP calls a meeting with Prince Charles memorable

As part of this week’s royal tour, a northern Ontario MP reflects on meeting Prince Charles.

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Ont. and Que. scramble to recover from thunderstorm that left at least 8 dead

Clean-up efforts are underway after a massive thunderstorm on Saturday left a trail of destruction in Southern Ontario and Quebec.

Crews remove a tree from a car following a major storm in Carleton Place, Ont. on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

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