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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.

Police investigating arson on Manitoulin Island

Police on Manitoulin Island are investigating a suspected arson on Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

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.

Marymount Academy in Sudbury wins top prize in video contest

Students at Marymount Academy have won first place in a video contest, among all Ontario Catholic schools, for a submission that promotes their school. The videos were part of Catholic Education Week with the theme 'We are many, we are one.'

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.

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.

Protests planned this weekend in North Bay to mark the anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy’

Northern supporters of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ mark the anniversary of last winter's demonstrations across Canada by holding a gathering of their own this weekend in North Bay.

Pressure of sports can lead to mental health challenges

Coming on the heels of Bell Let’s Talk events, this week’s Rastall OHL file takes a deep dive into mental health in the league.

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.

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.

Suspect was asleep behind the wheel, bag of coke in their lap, Sault police say

Two people discovered asleep in a vehicle in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 30 were found with weapons and more than $175,000 in illegal drugs, Sault police said Monday.

Stolen dirt bike investigation leads Sault police to illegal firearms

Three people in Sault Ste. Marie are facing weapons and other charges after a stolen dirt bike investigation led police to the prohibited guns.

3.7 kilos of cocaine seized in northern Ontario by provincial 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.

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

A family in the remote community of 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.

Timmins police looking for third suspect who broke into rec centre

Timmins police are investigating a break-in that took place during the early morning hours on Saturday at Archie Dillon Sportsplex.

3.7 kilos of cocaine seized in northern Ontario by provincial 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.