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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.

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.

Police charge Sudbury motorist with stunt driving on Regent Street

Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged a 33-year-old Sudbury motorist with stunt driving following an incident on Regent Street on Aug. 10.

Family event at Victory Park in Sudbury's Donovan area

A family event is being held Thursday at Sudbury's Victory Park on Frood Road to celebrate the revitalization of the Indigenous EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Building confidence of Indigenous post-secondary learners

A program at Cambrian College is helping prepare Indigenous students as they consider post-secondary education.

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.

New mural at North Bay YMCA

A new mural at the YMCA in North Bay was unveiled Wednesday afternoon. It's on the front of the building on Chippewa Street and it's called 'Better Together.'

Human rights tribunal dismisses northern Ont. man's complaint about pronoun use

In what appears to be a less-than-serious complaint, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint levied against the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit related to pronoun use.

Northern Ontario police say men are being targeted in blackmail sex scam

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public about a blackmail sex scam connected to social media sites such as dating sites and Instagram.

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.

Sault police catch suspect outside victim's residence with their pants down

A 39-year-old suspect in the Sault is facing several charges after literally being caught with their pants down Thursday.

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.

Algoma health unit issues swimming advisory for lake in Huron Shores

Algoma Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for Little Basswood located in Huron Shores.

Sault outreach program may be expanding

An outreach program that focuses on Sault Ste. Marie's main drag could be expanding its borders.

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.

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.

Timmins teen charged in social media threats

Timmins police have been busy dealing with young offenders this week in what is described as a 'worrisome trend,' after a teen boy was charged for threatening another teen using social media.

Encampment under Algonquin Boulevard in Timmins raises questions

For the past few weeks, some people who are living rough in Timmins have set up camp in a high profile area: underneath the overpass on Algonquin Boulevard at the Spruce Street intersection.