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Support for Sudbury Defeat Depression event exceeds expectations

The Sudbury Defeat Depression Walk/Run returned to Bell Park on Saturday, as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and normal events resume.

Glencore to pay billion-dollar fine for corruption, bribery of foreign officials

Glencore International has pled guilty and agreed to pay US$1.186 billion in fines and penalties for corrupt practices in dealing with foreign governments.

Sudbury’s Bell Excellence Award winners survived during difficult times

Thursday evening, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted the 25th annual Bell Business Excellence Awards.

Walking in Sudbury to mark the discovery of unmarked graves in B.C.

On Friday, there was a walk in Sudbury to remember the remains of 215 residential schoolchildren found in Kamloops, B.C., a year ago May 27.

Waterpark plans for Ramsey Lake beached for the moment

A northern Ontario man says he jumped through several hoops and dealt with red tape as he tried to launch an inflatable water park on Ramsey Lake this summer.

Ontario Autism Coalition holds province-wide protests, including in North Bay

A small but passionate group gathered Saturday to protest the Ford government and autism therapy wait times outside PC MPP candidate Vic Fedeli's campaign office on McKeown Avenue.

Dozens of dogs and cats microchipped at Barkfest in North Bay

A long line of cars wrapped around the Humane Society's parking lot in North Bay Saturday morning as dozens of cats and dogs got microchipped.

Provincial parties hold meet and greet at Nipissing University

Members of the NDP, Liberal and Green parties attended a meet and greet at Nipissing University's Student Centre on Friday afternoon.

New report finds dozens of homeless people are staying in North Bay motels

A new report presented to the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board says there are dozens of homeless people currently staying in motels.

Timiskaming-Cochrane candidates share their plan for the riding

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

Sault Métis Centre excited for grand opening

Staff at the new Sault Metis Centre are getting set for the grand opening Saturday.

Sault police dealing with shooting on Bruce Street

Police in Sault Ste. Marie are dealing with a shooting incident at a residence on Bruce Street, police said Friday.

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.

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.

Glencore to pay billion-dollar fine for corruption, bribery of foreign officials

Glencore International has pled guilty and agreed to pay US$1.186 billion in fines and penalties for corrupt practices in dealing with foreign governments.

Matheson loses its OPP detachment, but still has to pay full cost of policing

The Ontario Provincial Police is closing its detachment in the town of Black River-Matheson. The building is approximately 90 years old and is located in Matheson on Railway Street.

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.