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Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River

Due to extremely dry conditions and nine active wildfires in northern Ontario, a fire ban is going into effect for Elliot Lake and Blind River at midnight on Tuesday.

Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31

Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.

Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase

A last-minute decision to purchase tickets for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw for May turned out to be lucky for a northern Ontario paramedic.

Driver in critical condition after hitting moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury

One person is in critical condition after hitting a moose on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on Friday night, police say.

Sudbury police write stunt driving poem

Greater Sudbury Police Service turns to social media to remind the community not to be speeding on the road with a serious albeit light-hearted post.

Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31

Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.

Small plane crashes at North Bay airport, minor injuries

A small plane crashed at North Bay airport Monday and minor injuries are being reported.

Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase

A last-minute decision to purchase tickets for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw for May turned out to be lucky for a northern Ontario paramedic.

North Bay man charged, swung metal object at family on waterfront

A 37-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing from a local business Sunday and then causing a disturbance at the waterfront hours later, police say.

Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region

There are six new forest fires confirmed in the northeast region, Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services reported Saturday evening, bringing the active number of fires in the region to seven.

Fire ban going into effect for Elliot Lake, Blind River

Due to extremely dry conditions and nine active wildfires in northern Ontario, a fire ban is going into effect for Elliot Lake and Blind River at midnight on Tuesday.

Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31

Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.

Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase

A last-minute decision to purchase tickets for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw for May turned out to be lucky for a northern Ontario paramedic.

Off-price retailer throws surprise party for long-time customer

A northern Ontario woman got the surprise of a lifetime from the staff of her favourite store.

Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region

There are six new forest fires confirmed in the northeast region, Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services reported Saturday evening, bringing the active number of fires in the region to seven.

Studded tires must be off the road in northern Ontario May 31

Police in northern Ontario are reminding drivers to remove their studded winter tires by May 31 or face a fine.

Paramedic wins Timmins hospital 50-50 with last-minute ticket purchase

A last-minute decision to purchase tickets for Timmins and District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw for May turned out to be lucky for a northern Ontario paramedic.

Cadets in the Timmins Zone hold year end parade

The year end parade of cadets from the Timmins zone took place in the McIntyre Curling Club Sunday.

Multicultural Festival in Timmins welcomes new countries to the event

The 51st annual Timmins Multicultural Festival gave people a chance to learn more about others living in the community.

Timmins hosts annual Khalsa Day Parade, welcomes future Sikh police officer

A Sikh police cadet, originally from Brampton, used his one paid day of leave to attend the second annual Khalsa Day Parade in Timmins. He says the establishment of a Sikh Gurdwara in the city that was a major factor in his decision to accept a job with the Timmins Police Service.