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Timiskaming-Cochrane candidates share their plan for the riding

For the last three terms, NDP's John Vanthof has been Timiskaming Cochrane's MPP.

Currently an NDP riding, John Vanthof is looking to keep it that way for the 12th straight year. (Photo from video)

NDP say Sault PC candidate may not live in his riding

The Progressive Conservative provincial election candidate in Sault Ste. Marie is taking issue with a suggestion from the New Democrats that he does not live in the riding he’s running to represent.

Chamber honours Sudbury businesses at Bell Business Excellence Awards

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce honoured 10 of Greater Sudbury’s outstanding entrepreneurs and businesses Thursday at the 25th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards gala.

Sudbury Chamber of Commerce's Bell Business Excellence Awards.

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Chamber honours Sudbury businesses at Bell Business Excellence Awards

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce honoured 10 of Greater Sudbury’s outstanding entrepreneurs and businesses Thursday at the 25th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards gala.

Standing room only at Sudbury's first battery electric vehicle conference

It was standing room only inside Science North's cavern Thursday morning as panels got underway for Sudbury's first battery electric vehicle conference.

Hit-and-run on Manitoulin swing bridge leaves one person injured

An impaired driver tried to cross the swing bridge in Little Current this week while it was closed for repairs, injuring one person who was working on the bridge.

E-biker in Elliot Lake injured by vehicle leaving driveway

Police in Elliot Lake are investigating after the driver of an e-bike was injured Wednesday afternoon.

Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.

North Bay

Timiskaming-Cochrane candidates share their plan for the riding

For the last three terms, NDP's John Vanthof has been Timiskaming Cochrane's MPP.

Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.

North Bay’s outdoor Farmers’ Market open for summer season

It’s a sign that summer is on the horizon. Farmers’ markets are opening in cities and towns across the north.

Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage

The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.

Downtown business owners in North Bay share concerns ahead of provincial election

Gateway to the Arts has been located on North Bay's Main Street in the city's downtown for just more than two years.

Sault Ste. Marie

NDP say Sault PC candidate may not live in his riding

Police ID drowning victims after boat capsizes near Latchford, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police have identified the two victims who drowned in the Montreal River on Tuesday morning after their boat capsized.

Hit-and-run on Manitoulin swing bridge leaves one person injured

An impaired driver tried to cross the swing bridge in Little Current this week while it was closed for repairs, injuring one person who was working on the bridge.

E-biker in Elliot Lake injured by vehicle leaving driveway

Police in Elliot Lake are investigating after the driver of an e-bike was injured Wednesday afternoon.

Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.

Timmins

Validus Power to create more than 50 jobs in Iroquois Falls

Iroquois Falls is welcoming a major job creator to the community for the first time since its paper mill closed in 2015.

Doing doughnuts in a parking lot leads to stunt driving charges in Timmins

The Timmins Police Service has charged a suspect with stunt driving following an incident in the early morning hours of May 21 at an Algonquin Boulevard parking lot in Timmins.

Northern campgrounds expect busy summer

Campgrounds in the northeast and around the province are looking forward to a summer camping season largely free of COVID restrictions.

One person dead following fire in Cochrane

Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday the remains of one person was discovered following a fire May 22.

Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage

The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.

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Timiskaming-Cochrane candidates share their plan for the riding

For the last three terms, NDP's John Vanthof has been Timiskaming Cochrane's MPP.

NDP say Sault PC candidate may not live in his riding

Big names running to represent Algoma-Manitoulin

Health care appears to be one of the bigger issues for voters along the North Shore as they get set to cast ballots in Algoma-Manitoulin.

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Charities that depend on used cars getting fewer donations

Charities that accept cars as donations are reporting a decrease in interest in their programs since the onset of the pandemic.

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Was your home damaged by the Ontario storm? Insurance companies say payouts could take weeks to process

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