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American driver charged after northern Ont. traffic stop

Provincial police in Elliot Lake arrested a Michigan driver on Saturday afternoon for operating a vehicle while prohibited.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

Will officials move to ban swimming at Manitoulin Island’s iconic Bridal Veil Falls?

The Township of Billings on Manitoulin Island is contemplating banning swimming in the pool below the iconic Bridal Veil Falls in the Village of Kagawong.

Greater Sudbury resident dies in 5-vehicle crash involving 3 motorcycles near Port Dover

A person from Greater Sudbury died and two other individuals were transported to hospital after a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., late Saturday afternoon.

Manitoulin Island also seeing increase in food bank usage

More than a million people living in Ontario visited a food bank in the last year as food prices soared across the province, according to new data released last week by Feed Ontario – though the problem is not just impacting urban centres it is also affecting rural communities – including those in northern Ontario.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

Iroquois Falls, province reach deal for new long-term care beds for the town

Iroquois Falls recently announced that it had secured funding for new long-term care beds.

Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to 3 arrests, seizure of $18K in suspected drugs

Three people are facing drug tracking charges following a traffic stop on Highway 11 last week.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Cinéfest Sudbury set to get underway with a film the director hopes sends a message of hope

Greater Sudbury’s international film festival, known as Cinéfest, gets underway this weekend.

American driver charged after northern Ont. traffic stop

Provincial police in Elliot Lake arrested a Michigan driver on Saturday afternoon for operating a vehicle while prohibited.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Sault residents voice concerns over possible path for new North Shore transmission line

The creation of a new transmission line into Sault Ste. Marie has some residents upset due to a proposed route the line would take.

Provincial police investigate disturbance in northern Ont. community of Chapleau

Ontario Provincial Police advised they had concluded their investigation in the Town of Chapleau shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Teen arrested after stabbing in Far North First Nation community

Police have arrested a teen in the Kashechewan First Nation following a stabbing incident in the Far North Ontario community on the weekend.

Two Ont. hunters fined $3,700 each for illegal moose hunting

Two southern Ontario men are facing $3,700 in fines each after illegally shooting a moose from a boat last October.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

Iroquois Falls, province reach deal for new long-term care beds for the town

Iroquois Falls recently announced that it had secured funding for new long-term care beds.

Black River - Matheson CAO calling for a provincial review of town finances

Following mounting criticism from several town residents, Black River-Matheson’s CAO Chris Wray is calling for a provincial review of the township’s finances.