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Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury

RE/MAX is forecasting a mixed bag in 2024 in northern Ontario, with some areas seeing rising prices while others will see the average cost of a home decline.

Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon.

Food bank usage soars in the province, running out of food in Sudbury

Food bank use is at an all-time high in Ontario, according to a recent report. The annual Hunger Report from Feed Ontario shows a growing number of people relying on food banks to feed themselves and their families.

Sudbury man launches petition to have bike lanes cleared in winter

A Greater Sudbury man wants the city to clear bike lanes and pathways during winter following inclement weather.

Ottawa resident wins $485K in Sudbury hospital’s 50/50 draw

Gianni Farinon of Ottawa won November's Health Sciences North 50/50 take-home jackpot of $485,668, HSN announced Monday.

North Bay shutterbug uses wild chipmunks to star in her children’s book

Linda Stoner loves photographing wildlife, especially chipmunks. The retired wedding photographer from North Bay focused her lens instead of on the furry rodents, but in a special way.

Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury

RE/MAX is forecasting a mixed bag in 2024 in northern Ontario, with some areas seeing rising prices while others will see the average cost of a home decline.

Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon.

Speeding suspended driver attempts to hide identity to avoid trouble with the law

A 35-year-old man is facing several charges following a traffic stop in Mattawa earlier this month.

Ontario NDP seeks to make it illegal for drivers to pass on solid double yellow lines

Chad Belanger was left with a broken neck, ribs, collarbone and sternum, a bruised heart and lungs, a concussion and PTSD following a crash caused by a truck that crossed a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle in northern Ontario.

Forecast for 2024 predicts drop in home prices in the Sault, seller’s market in Sudbury

RE/MAX is forecasting a mixed bag in 2024 in northern Ontario, with some areas seeing rising prices while others will see the average cost of a home decline.

Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon.

No injuries after plane destroyed in airport crash in Wawa, Ont.

The Transportation Safety Board has sent a team of investigators to northern Ontario following a crash on Monday that destroyed an aircraft.

Sault police capture suspect after chase through backyards, over fences

A theft suspect led police in Sault Ste. Marie on an early-morning foot chase last week through backyards and over fences before he was captured.

Heavy snowfall warning in effect for areas near Sault Ste. Marie

Environment Canada issued a heavy snowfall warning Monday for Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas.

Holiday train arrives in northern Ont. this week

CPKC’s Holiday train is making its way to northern Ontario and will arrive first in Parry Sound on Wednesday afternoon.

Northern Ont. police arrest two of three suspects wanted in home invasion

Police in Moose Factory, Ont., have arrested two suspects in connection to an ongoing investigation into a weekend home invasion.

Parts of Timmins under a boil water advisory

The City of Timmins and the Porcupine Health Unit have issued a “precautionary” boil water advisory for Pine Street between Second and Third Avenue, effective Monday.

Creative crafters at the one northern Ont. LTC share their talents with a market

The residents at the Golden Manor Home for the Aged are creating with purpose – a market to sell various crafty creations to the public.

Wanted Timmins man attempts to flee police, arrested with stolen property

A 31-year-old Timmins man is facing several charges related to stolen property following an incident with police on Wednesday.