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Drinking water advisory issued for parts of Greater Sudbury

A drop in water pressure because of a broken watermain prompted Public Health Sudbury & Districts to issue a drinking water advisory Thursday afternoon.

Pedestrian seriously hurt following collision with vehicle in Sudbury

One person is in hospital with serious injuries following a collision Thursday morning in Sudbury.

More details released on Laurentian U’s plan to sell land worth $53.5M to the province

On Thursday, Laurentian University gave an update on a plan to sell $53.5 million of its real estate to the province, money that is being used to pay off creditors.

Two arrested after Sudbury students attacked with bear spray, pellet gun

There was a scary incident Wednesday morning at Lasalle Secondary School in Sudbury. Two people wearing masks attacked students with bear spray and at least one was shot by a pellet gun.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Poor air quality forces cancellation of surgeries at Temiskaming Hospital

The Temiskaming Hospital says poor air quality caused by forest fires has led to the cancellation of all surgeries and obstetrical procedures scheduled for Friday.

North Bay conservation officer named top in Ontario for 2023

A North Bay conservation officer has been recognized as Ontario’s conservation officer of the year.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Collision closes Hwy. 17 in Iron Bridge

Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday that a collision has closed all lanes on Highway 17 in Iron Bridge

Sault building owner fined $95K for fire code violations

The owner of a multi-residential building in Sault Ste. Marie was fined $95,000 on June 7 and put on probation for a year for fire code offences.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Another northern Ont. resident charged for illegal backyard fire, 5th in one week

A fifth person in northern Ontario has been charged in less than a week for having a campfire during the fire ban.

Settlements end $100M class action lawsuit by alleged Manitoulin Island abuse survivors

A $100 million class action lawsuit launched on behalf of alleged victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Manitoulin Island has been abandoned after the victims reached individual settlements with the church.

Wildfire evacuation order west of Sudbury, Ont., expands, highway closed

A wildfire west of Sudbury, Ont., has quadrupled in size prompting evacuation orders to be expanded and one highway to close.

Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins

The 30th annual Canadian Mining Expo is underway in Timmins.

Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario.