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Sudbury women’s shelter partners on campaign to combat domestic violence

A local women’s shelter is partnering with Shoppers Drug Mart on an awareness campaign and fundraiser about domestic violence.

Commercial truck gets stuck at Sudbury job site

No injuries were reported Wednesday afternoon when a commercial truck got stuck at a construction site in Greater Sudbury.

Report: Renovating Sudbury Arena would cost $74M-$150M, would only last 25 years

A report on the future of Sudbury Arena says renovating the 72-year-old building could cost as much as $150 million and would only last 20 to 25 years.

Foul play not suspected in Elliot Lake sudden death

A sudden death that took place in Elliot Lake on Sept. 9 is not suspicious, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

Sturgeon Falls driver charged for following former partner

A 43-year-old man from West Nipissing is facing several charges, including harassment, after accusations he was continuously following his former partner in a vehicle.

North Bay city council wants to move ahead with arena project with $52M limit

North Bay’s twin pad arena and community recreation facility is looking like it will be much different than its original design.

Sturgeon Falls driver charged for following former partner

A 43-year-old man from West Nipissing is facing several charges, including harassment, after accusations he was continuously following his former partner in a vehicle.

Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday

Protests and counter-protests about gender inclusive education are taking place in communities across northeastern Ontario, here is a look at what is happening and why.

North Bay man accused of breaking into business, causing $5K in damage

A suspect in North Bay has been charged with breaking into and doing damage to a business on Main Street in the city.

Sault senior sentenced to 30 months in jail in child porn case

A 71-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., found guilty of having and making available child pornography to others, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Garden River FN shakes up council, elects new chief

Garden River First Nation has undergone a major shakeup around its council table.

Foul play not suspected in Elliot Lake sudden death

A sudden death that took place in Elliot Lake on Sept. 9 is not suspicious, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday

Protests and counter-protests about gender inclusive education are taking place in communities across northeastern Ontario, here is a look at what is happening and why.

Algoma Steel joins with the city to rescue Harvest Algoma

Harvest Algoma is back from the brink of closure. The United Way's community food hub had been looking for another organization to take over operations for months, after growing "too large."

Staffing shortage means reduced hours for Manitoulin emergency department

Due to a shortage of available doctors, Manitoulin Health Centre said Tuesday it will only be operating one of its two emergency departments for several days in October.

Young people pessimistic about chances of owning a home: poll

More college and university grads are finding their homeownership dreams further out of reach than in years past.

Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday

Protests and counter-protests about gender inclusive education are taking place in communities across northeastern Ontario, here is a look at what is happening and why.

Woman was held hostage, repeatedly assaulted, Timmins police say

A 54-year-old man is facing sexual assault, forcible confinement and numerous other charges connected with a month-long ordeal endured by a Timmins woman.

Timmins woman suffers head injury in unprovoked alleyway attack

A woman in Timmins sustained head injuries in an unprovoked attack in a laneway early in the morning Sept. 15.

Sault senior sentenced to 30 months in jail in child porn case

A 71-year-old man from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., found guilty of having and making available child pornography to others, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.