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Northern agencies highlight national HIV testing day

Monday was national HIV testing day. Officials say this year's theme surrounds how getting tested is an act of self-care.

Sudbury's infant food bank needs special formula

Officials at the Sudbury Pregnancy Care Centre and Infant Food say they have seen a spike in families in need of help.

Sudbury welcomes accessible community garden

Sudbury Shared Harvest helped open a new accessible community garden at Ryan Heights Playground in the city.

Cost of library/art gallery project in Sudbury rises to $98.5M

A report headed to city council in Greater Sudbury this week says the estimated cost to build Junction East -- a new art gallery and library downtown -- now sits at $98.5 million.

Police now looking for a Hamilton man after fatal Manitoulin shooting

OPP say an arrest warrant has been issued for a 20-year old Hamilton man after a man was shot late Friday night on Manitoulin Island and later died from his injuries.

North Bay's Canada Place waterfront project delayed

The future site of Canada Place will include a new walkway, seating and gardens meant to recognize diversity and inclusion.

U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling shocks Rota

Nipissing-Timiskaming Liberal MP Anthony Rota said he was shocked by Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling.

Strawberry picking season is underway in Sturgeon Falls

It's summer's first taste of the season, ripe local strawberries being picked at Leisure Farms in Sturgeon Falls and taken home for a sweet snack.

Sikh community in Timmins hosts first Annual Khalsa Day Parade

With hundreds of students from India who attend Northern College, and other professionals from India who've moved to the city to work, organizers said they felt it was time to bring everyone together to celebrate their culture with the rest of the community.

Food, beverage and hospitality businesses in North Bay struggle to find workers

While customers are returning to restaurants and hotels, many business owners in North Bay say their staff is still missing.

Sault senior charged with sex assault of a minor

A 76-year-old man in Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with sexually assaulting an underage person.

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Update | Highway 17 reopened after several hours

OPP Tweet: Highway 17 closed at Sand Bay Road at the Spanish River bridge.

U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling shocks Rota

Nipissing-Timiskaming Liberal MP Anthony Rota said he was shocked by Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling.

Sikh community in Timmins hosts first Annual Khalsa Day Parade

With hundreds of students from India who attend Northern College, and other professionals from India who've moved to the city to work, organizers said they felt it was time to bring everyone together to celebrate their culture with the rest of the community.

Community Strong Festival underway in the Sault

A series of marathons are being held this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie as part of the Community Strong Festival.

Quilts for survivors in Timmins celebrates anniversary

More than seventeen-hundred blankets have been delivered to survivors throughout the country.

U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling shocks Rota

Nipissing-Timiskaming Liberal MP Anthony Rota said he was shocked by Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion ruling.

Sikh community in Timmins hosts first Annual Khalsa Day Parade

With hundreds of students from India who attend Northern College, and other professionals from India who've moved to the city to work, organizers said they felt it was time to bring everyone together to celebrate their culture with the rest of the community.

Rise in threats to politicians an attempt 'to undermine democracy': Northern MP

Veteran New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is weighing in on the soaring number of threats to politicians that has Parliamentary security on high alert.

Four northern MPPs named to Ontario cabinet

Northern Ontario now has four MPPs in Premier Doug Ford's cabinet.