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Greater Sudbury LifeLabs location to reopen in two weeks

The Azilda LifeLabs location in Greater Sudbury, which has been closed since Jan. 10, should reopen within the next two weeks.

Sudbury groups raise awareness about human trafficking

Frontline workers across northern Ontario attended a conference Friday raising awareness about human trafficking.

As his number is retired, a look back on Marc Staal’s time in Sudbury

This year marks 50 years of the Sudbury Wolves and as part of the celebrations, the team is retiring the jersey of a gifted former player at Friday’s game.

Dinosaur Discoveries being made at Science North

Something gigantic has arrived at Science North. It's moving day at the Sudbury facility and they're in the process of getting ready for 'Dinosaur Discoveries,' which opens Feb. 18.

Sudbury’s Rebecca Johnston named to Canada's Rivalry Series final roster

Veteran forward Rebecca Johnston returns to the Canadian women's hockey team for the final two games of a Rivalry Series against the United States.

Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money

There will be more ‘lights, camera, action’ coming to the North Bay Area this year. The North Bay region is often called Hollywood of the North. Veteran producer Joel Etienne has another name.

Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay

The 60th annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay and events run until Feb. 11. Organizers said the week is for everyone and that celebrating 60 years means a lot.

Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay

The federal government is providing more than $3 million for economic development and innovation projects in North Bay and area.

Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north

A northern Ontario doctor is making recommendations to the Ontario government when it comes to improving health care in the north.

North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water

Members of North Bay's fire service are on Trout Lake all week practising ice and cold water rescues.

Boo Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday

Bon Soo kick-off Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie, with nine more days of winter fun on the agenda.

Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.

First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history

Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story.

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park

The Ontario government has announced a partnership with three northern communities to operate a provincial park near Elliot Lake.

Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday.

Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

Reptile enthusiast looks to open exotic pet store in Timmins

Robert Boucher of Timmins says his dream of opening an exotic pet store has taken him on a wild journey.

Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority

Break-ins have become a problem at McDonald's Guardian Pharmacy and Variety Store is located in South Porcupine's downtown area.

As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection

A GoFundMe campaign to help a family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., has surpassed $37,000 as calls for action grow to ensure the community has fire protection.