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Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute

Charges are being laid for the third time in connection with an ongoing dispute between northern Ontario neighbours, police say.

Cocaine, fentanyl seized and three charged in Espanola drug bust

Two suspected drug dealers from northern Ontario, including one who was already wanted by police on Manitoulin Island, are facing charges after police raided a home in Espanola last week and seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Initiative sees Sudbury students learn through different types of play

Students at St. David Catholic Elementary School in Sudbury were taking part in an interesting bit of learning Monday: the cardboard sled challenge.

Provincial pre-budget consultations held in Sudbury

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs was in Sudbury on Monday. Members are travelling across the province gathering in-person input as part of 2023 pre-budget consultations.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

North Bay's iconic gateway arch undergoing facelift

If you noticed North Bay's iconic gateway arch is missing, there's no cause for alarm. The famous landmark was removed from Lee Park on Monday for maintenance.

Soaring demand at Canadore College’s student food bank

Demand at Canadore College's student food bank is increasing as some college students are finding it hard to pay all of their expenses.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Annual survey shows how northern colleges are performing

The latest results of Colleges Ontario’s annual survey, looking at 2020-2021 graduates, have been released. It looks at graduation and employment rates, as well as graduate and employer satisfaction, allowing schools to gauge how they are doing and highlighting where improvement is needed.

'Armed and dangerous' suspect may still be in North Bay, police say

Police in North Bay and Rama continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating an 'armed and dangerous' suspect, who may still be in the North Bay.

Blind River man charged again in ongoing neighbour dispute

Charges are being laid for the third time in connection with an ongoing dispute between northern Ontario neighbours, police say.

Cocaine, fentanyl seized and three charged in Espanola drug bust

Two suspected drug dealers from northern Ontario, including one who was already wanted by police on Manitoulin Island, are facing charges after police raided a home in Espanola last week and seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Sault residents could be facing hefty tax increase

Residents of Sault Ste. Marie could be looking at a nearly six per cent municipal tax increase this year.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Supply chain pressures, startup delays hike budget for Sault Downtown Plaza to $11.6M

Meeting on Monday, city councillors in Sault Ste. Marie will be asked to approve another budget increase for the Downtown Plaza project.

Family in remote northern Ont. reeling after daughter killed in fire, home destroyed

A family in the remote First Nation community in Peawanuck, Ont., is dealing not only with the death of their young daughter, but the loss of everything they owned in a Jan. 28 house fire.

Moosonee woman charged with assaulting young person

A 35-year-old Moosonee woman is facing criminal charges after police responded to a young person's call about an assault earlier this month.

'This is not exactly a criminal mastermind at work': Timmins police on rec centre break-in

Timmins police are investigating a break-in that took place during the early morning hours on Saturday at Archie Dillon Sportsplex where thieves unsuccessfully broke into an ATV leaving tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

More than 3 kilos of cocaine seized in northern Ont. by guns and gangs unit

A joint forces drug trafficking investigation in northern Ontario has resulted in three people charged and drugs, cash and a vehicle being seized.

Man planning to pay off mortgage after hospital lottery win

A Kapuskasing man says he will pay off his mortgage after winning the Timmins hospital's monthly 50-50 draw.