United Way allocates $100K in community funding to organizations on Manitoulin Island
Friday marked a banner day for two community groups on Manitoulin Island that are still struggling under the weight of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sudbury
First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise
A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial governments claim they are either owed far less, or nothing at all.
Sudbury police investigating another motorcycle crash
One person has been taken to hospital following the second motor vehicle crash in Sudbury involving a motorcycle in 24 hours.
Cinéfest says films are best screened in person
Cinéfest organizers say they hope next year even more people choose to come back to watch films in person.
Sudbury's Red Oak Villa celebrates new state-of-the-art expansion
Friday marked the grand reopening of the Red Oak Villa in Greater Sudbury – the seniors' residence has more than doubled in size with a new state-of-the-art expansion.
North Bay
Nipissing University students pitch in to clean their city streets of litter
As the colder months approach, Clean, Green Beautiful North Bay is hosting the city's biggest community-wide litter pick-up this weekend.
Northern Ont. international students concerned about Canada's tensions with India
Indian international students are on edge, following the Indian government’s retaliation to the prime minister’s allegations that India had a hand in murdering Sikh independence activist in Canada.
'Doing the right thing isn't always the right thing to do': Fedeli comments Greenbelt land reversal decision
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli came to Premier Doug Ford’s defence Friday over his about-face decision not to open up the Greenbelt land for developers.
Northern Ont. couple shares their story to show the importance of organ donation
A Greater Sudbury couple is sharing their experience with a kidney exchange-type program.
Province invests in new sports complex at Canadore College
The Government of Ontario is investing funds to help build a multi-use sports and recreation facility at Canadore College.
Sault Ste. Marie
Free transit passes for those on provincial assistance in the Sault coming to an end
Recipients of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program will no longer receive free monthly Sault Transit passes.
First Nations in northern Ont. seek over $100B to honour treaty promise
A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial governments claim they are either owed far less, or nothing at all.
Sault Ste. Marie farmers' market reopens with new name, space
Sault Ste. Marie's Mill Market has a new home – and a new name.
Sault Climate Hub holds public rally
Dozens gathered in the Sault Ste. Marie Friday afternoon for a rally on climate change, held by the Sault Climate Hub.
Northern Ont. international students concerned about Canada's tensions with India
Indian international students are on edge, following the Indian government’s retaliation to the prime minister’s allegations that India had a hand in murdering Sikh independence activist in Canada.
Timmins
Timmins hosts bird-watching convention
People from various parts of Ontario are in Timmins this weekend to participate in the annual Ontario Field Ornithologists Convention.
Northern Ont. international students concerned about Canada's tensions with India
Indian international students are on edge, following the Indian government’s retaliation to the prime minister’s allegations that India had a hand in murdering Sikh independence activist in Canada.
'Doing the right thing isn't always the right thing to do': Fedeli comments Greenbelt land reversal decision
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli came to Premier Doug Ford’s defence Friday over his about-face decision not to open up the Greenbelt land for developers.
Hands-free plane completes test flights in northeastern Ont.
A Toronto-based company conducted test flights of its autonomous plane in northeastern Ontario recently.
Northern Ont. couple shares their story to show the importance of organ donation
A Greater Sudbury couple is sharing their experience with a kidney exchange-type program.