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Federal money for agricultural innovation in the North

An announcement Friday morning in Sudbury was aimed at boosting agricultural innovation in northern Ontario. The federal government is spending more than $400,000 to grow the agriculture sector.

Community celebrates as player brings Memorial Cup home to Noelville

It was standing room only inside the Noelville Community Centre on Friday morning as Memorial Cup winner Philippe Daoust made a triumphant return home to French River.

New Indigenous hub offering land-based cultural learning

The new Indigenous hub at Victory Park on Frood Road in the Donovan area of Greater Sudbury was officially named at a ceremony on Thursday.

Roadway reopens following fiery crash on Hwy. 69/400

The roadway where Highway 69 meets Highway 400 reopened Friday and one person has been airlifted to hospital following a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer.

Birds Canada continuing to monitor loon population

It doesn't get any more Canadian than the loon, which are a big part of the northern Ontario landscape. But some people on Manitoulin Island say they aren't seeing them as much.

North Bay police say suspect threatened staff at charity, social services agency

This week, the North Bay Police Service charged a 34-year-old suspect following two recent incidents involving a charity and social services agency.

Northern Ontario porch pirate steals grocery delivery from family in quarantine

In the age of doorstep deliveries, porch pirates who steal items from front doors have become common, but one North Bay mom says she was scared by a recent encounter with one.

Birds Canada continuing to monitor loon population

It doesn't get any more Canadian than the loon, which are a big part of the northern Ontario landscape. But some people on Manitoulin Island say they aren't seeing them as much.

Group that supports LGBTQ2S+ community in North Bay vandalized

A group of motorcycle enthusiasts in North Bay were victims of vandalism this week because of their support for the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Northeastern Ontario could be home to three film studios serving thriving industry

News this week about a $35 million film studio proposed for Greater Sudbury is just the latest of a flurry of recent announcements in the northeast.

Sault airport traffic slowly recovers from pandemic

While improving, air traffic in the Sault is currently at three-quarters of pre-COVID-19 pandemic numbers.

Algoma Steel union agrees to let members vote on last offer from company

Algoma Steel announced Friday that United Steelworkers Local 2251 have agreed to take the company’s last offer to a vote by employees in the affected bargaining unit.

Well-being check by police finds victim being held by three people in Wawa

A wellness check on a person living on Churchill Avenue in Wawa last month led to the discovery that the victim was being forcibly confined in their home by three people.

Police say Sault suspect intentionally drove vehicle into pedestrian following an argument

Some heated words escalated into violence this week in Sault Ste. Marie when a vehicle struck a pedestrian on Queen Street East.

Company marks $400K in donations over the years to Sault hospital

A company in Sault Ste. Marie is celebrating a significant milestone of community support.

Thank a local farmer during Farmers' Market Week

It's national Farmers' Market Week and few are more thankful for farmers in Timmins than Rock Whissell.

Serious collision closes Front Street in Hearst

Ontario Provincial Police are dealing with a serious collision in Hearst on Thursday evening.

Kristin Murray makes history as first person of colour to be mayor of Timmins

Timmins has a new mayor -- and she's the first person of colour to hold the seat. Kristin Murray has been appointed to take over the mayor's office until the upcoming election.

Birds Canada continuing to monitor loon population

It doesn't get any more Canadian than the loon, which are a big part of the northern Ontario landscape. But some people on Manitoulin Island say they aren't seeing them as much.

A $2M outdoor recreation centre will be built in Iroquois Falls

Two companies are building a new outdoor recreation centre in the Town of Iroquois Falls – and officials are thrilled with the news.