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Campaign begins in Sudbury to raise awareness, reduce stigma of HIV

Almost 200 red scarves decorate various posts in Greater Sudbury’s downtown core – all to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of HIV and AIDS.

Sudbury’s indoor pools are old, outdated and costly to maintain, study concludes

While not yet wading into the dangerous waters of closing community pools, a report on the state of city-owned pools in Greater Sudbury found they are old, costly and don’t conform to modern standards.

Sudbury pickup truck driver involved in head-on crash was impaired, police say

A commercial motor vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a head-on collision early Wednesday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say

Sudbury senior killed in Hwy. 69 crash Tuesday

A 65-year-old from Greater Sudbury was killed in a single-vehicle crash just after midnight Tuesday on Highway 69.

Sudbury council OK’s $65M plan to move library, art gallery into city hall

The long-discussed plan to build a new art gallery and library in Greater Sudbury is moving forward after city council approved a $65 million plan at a special meeting Tuesday.

Nipissing District Victim Services brings newest K9 recruit on board to start training

To meet the demand of the number of clients who need trauma support, Victim Services of Nipissing District has brought a new partner on board to help: a young yellow Labrador puppy named Toby.

North Bay’s top cop announces retirement, search on for replacement

After four years as top cop, North Bay Police Chief Scott Tod is retiring, the local police board announced Wednesday.

Fraudsters prey on Robinson-Huron Treaty members, offering ‘direct deposit’ of $10B settlement

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund about a new fraud targeting its members.

North Bay shutterbug uses wild chipmunks to star in her children’s book

Linda Stoner loves photographing wildlife, especially chipmunks. The retired wedding photographer from North Bay focused her lens instead of on the furry rodents, but in a special way.

Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury

RE/MAX is forecasting a mixed bag in 2024 in northern Ontario, with some areas seeing rising prices while others will see the average cost of a home decline.

Sault College football explains into the CJFL

Sault College is expanding its athletics program. The college is now affiliated with the Canadian Junior Football League and will play its first season in the summer of 2025.

Ted Nolan returns home for book signing, first time since cancer diagnosis

A living legend returned to Garden River First Nation this week - Ted Nolan.

Sault victim beaten with a broom handle, property damaged, one charged

A suspect who was wanted for an assault incident that took place in August was arrested and charged this week.

Suspect driving company vehicle in northern Ont. was impaired, asleep and had suspended licence

An employee driving a company pickup truck from Wawa to Chapleau was reported missing by the company this week.

Police recover stolen rifles in northwestern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say they have recovered rifles stolen from a residence in Marathon earlier this month.

Alberta, Quebec suspects driving stolen vehicles arrested in northern Ont.

A traffic stop this week in northern Ontario led to the arrest of two people – one from Alberta, the other from Quebec – who were driving two separate stolen vehicles.

Provincial police in northern Ont. lay charges in historical sexual assault investigation

While not saying when the incidents took place, Ontario Provincial Police charged a suspect Sunday in a historical sexual assault investigation in the Town of Cochrane.

Timmins family doctor honoured for decades of service

The Ontario College of Family Physicians recognizes doctors who demonstrate excellence in their regions. One Timmins doctor stood out in the northeast.

Fraudsters prey on Robinson-Huron Treaty members, offering ‘direct deposit’ of $10B settlement

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund about a new fraud targeting its members.

Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon.