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Chlorine leak leads to the evacuation of Sudbury school

An elementary school in Greater Sudbury ended classes for the day last week after an apparent chlorine leak.

Sudbury district residents celebrate $1M Encore win

A group of four people from Lively in Greater Sudbury and McKerrow won $1 million in the Oct. 25 Lotto Max draw.

Sexual assault trial of former Sudbury teacher delayed until 2025

The trial of a former teacher at St. Charles College in Sudbury has been delayed until the New Year.

Sudbury man, 68, killed in Lasalle Blvd. collision

A 68-year-old man was killed Friday evening in Sudbury when he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking on Lasalle Boulevard.

One injured in Energy Court encampment fire Sunday in Sudbury

One person was taken to hospital Sunday evening in Sudbury when propane canisters exploded after someone tried to light a cigarette in an encampment in Greater Sudbury.

Five years after toddler's brutal death, Northern Ont. family struggles to find peace, justice

A North Bay family is struggling to find peace and justice as the five-year anniversary of the brutal death of toddler Oliver McCarthy approaches.

Red hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team enjoying fast start to season

The red-hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team are off to a flying start in regular season play as their quest continues for their first McCaw Cup.

North Bay hospital getting new, 40-bed satellite site at Cartier Street

The province announced Friday funding for a new 40-bed alternate hospital facility in North Bay, adding 16 new beds.

Man fined $10K for abandoning homemade barge in Lake Nipissing

A man from Lavigne, Ont., has been fined $10,000 for abandoning a homemade barge in Lake Nipissing.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Snow squall warning in the Sault, heaviest snowfall expected tonight

Sault Ste. Marie's run of severe winter weather will continue Tuesday, with Environment Canada issuing another snow squall warning.

Saultites keep digging as the snow keeps falling

Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather.

Two arrested following shooting on Manitoulin Island

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday.

Another 60 cm of snow possible in the Sault as severe weather continues

Closures and cancellations are piling up in Sault Ste. Marie as a major winter storm continues for another day Friday.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Transport trucks collide head-on near Hearst, Ont.

One transport truck driver was seriously injured Saturday when two commercial motor vehicles collided head-on on Highway 11

Police presence ends on road in Iroquois Falls

A police operation has ended in the area of Nellie Lake Road West in Iroquois Falls.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.

Ongoing bed bug issue at a Timmins apartment building is 'like living in hell'

A battle with bed bugs continues at 217 Pine St. North in Timmins, according to a tenant who has lived there for a year and a half.

Unique partnership produces diamond drilling common core graduates

A unique partnership involving NPLH Drilling, Northern College and two First Nations is helping to address a labour shortage.