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Northern municipal conference in Sudbury focused on homelessness, housing

Homelessness and housing are two of the big topics being discussed at the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities conference in Sudbury this week.

Ontario's Minister of Mines visits Sudbury

Ontario's Minister of Mines highlighted the Critical Mineral Innovation Fund during a tour of Sudbury on Monday.

Northern Ont. woman charged in fatal head-on Highway 17 crash

A 32-year-old northern Ontario woman has been charged in a head-on collision on Highway 17 near Espanola that killed one and seriously injured two others Sunday.

Prom dress drive raises spirits and funds in for Sudbury community

Prom season is almost upon us and a Sudbury woman is doing everything she can to make sure that anyone who needs a dress can have one while helping her granddaughter.

Ontario to increase fines for employment standards violations

Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines.

Playoff fever in North Bay as Battalion prepares for Game 7

The North Bay Battalion plays Game 7 tonight in the Eastern Conference finals in Oshawa.

Police say Northern Ont. suspect set residence on fire, barricaded themselves inside

A 57-year-old suspect has been charged following an incident early Monday morning in Sundridge.

Battalion trample Generals in Game 6, forcing deciding Game 7

The North Bay Battalion have beaten the Oshawa Generals 8-1 at home to push their OHL Eastern Conference Championship series to a Game 7.

North Bay woman invested into Order of Canada

Nipissing Serenity Hospice hosted a ceremony on Friday to honour a local woman who helped create the facility.

North Bay holds Red Dress Day ceremony, march

Sunday marks Red Dress Day, a day to shine a light on the tragedy of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls.

Northeast police posts intimate partner violence stats

In an effort to increase awareness across the region, the Ontario Provincial Police North East is publicizing intimate partner violence statistics across its 12 detachments from April.

Sault greenlights boulevard gardens

Citing growing interest among residents and community groups, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is allowing boulevard gardens for the first time this year.

Sault suspect brandished bear spray, came at victim with a knife

A 26-year-old suspect has been arrested in Sault Ste. Marie for an incident that took place in early April.

Man charged with child abduction in northern Ont. elects for trial by judge

A Brampton man in his 30s charged with abducting a northern Ontario boy last summer has elected to be tried by a judge without a jury.

Ontario to increase fines for employment standards violations

Ontario is set to clamp down on bad employers with big fines.

City of Timmins launches pilot sharp collection program

When people find drug litter on public property in Timmins, the city wants them to contact Service Timmins.

Minor injuries after moose, vehicle collide on Hwy. 11 in northern Ont.

Two people received minor injuries Sunday evening when a vehicle and a moose collided on Highway 11.

Toronto-area trio charged with drug trafficking in northern Ont.

Three people from southern Ontario were nabbed on Highway 144 over the weekend, leading to a haul of illegal drugs and a handgun.

Off-duty officer helps free young moose stuck in northern Ont. fence

An off-duty provincial police officer came to the rescue of a young moose that got entangled in a fence in northern Ontario last Wednesday.

Troubled Black River-Matheson Township, striking workers reach tentative deal

Striking Black River-Matheson workers who have been off the job for more than 200 days have reached a tentative agreement with the town.