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Cadets in the Timmins Zone receive annual inspection

The annual review of cadets from the Timmins Zone took place in the McIntyre Curling Club Sunday.

Retired Lieutenant Commander Rodney Turcotte inspects 128 cadets, representing various northeastern Ontario communities. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

Multicultural Festival in Timmins welcomes new countries to the event

The 51st annual Timmins Multicultural Festival gave people a chance to learn more about others living in the community.

The Filipino community was one of approximately 30 countries represented at the 51st annual Timmins Multicultural Festival, hosted at the McIntyre Community Centre in the arena. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News)

Timmins hosts annual Khalsa Day Parade, welcomes future Sikh police officer

A Sikh police cadet, originally from Brampton, used his one paid day of leave to attend the second annual Khalsa Day Parade in Timmins. He says the establishment of a Sikh Gurdwara in the city that was a major factor in his decision to accept a job with the Timmins Police Service.

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Sudbury police say missing woman found in good health

A missing Sudbury woman has been found in good health after a massive search in the Valley East area last week, police say.

Kyla, 37, was last seen in the area of Radar Road and Dupuis Drive in the Valley East area of Greater Sudbury. (Greater Sudbury Police Service)

North Bay man charged, swung metal object at family on waterfront

A 37-year-old North Bay man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing from a local business Sunday and then causing a disturbance at the waterfront hours later, police say.

North Bay police cruiser. May 20/21 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Halifax-area wildfire still out of control, 'many' structures destroyed

Officials say a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon is ongoing and still not under control.

Thick plumes of heavy smoke fill the Halifax sky as an out-of-control fire in a suburban community quickly spread, engulfing multiple homes and forcing the evacuation of local residents on Sunday May 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police.

Sudbury police write stunt driving poem

Greater Sudbury Police Service turns to social media to remind the community not to be speeding on the road with a serious albeit light-hearted post.

Here are some travel tips from a former flight attendant, pilot

Upcoming summer vacations could mean trips to the airport. These tips from a former flight attendant could make the process go smoother.

Ontario community battles to keep emergency department from closing for good

A community in Ontario’s cottage country is facing the permanent closure of its local hospital's Emergency Room.

Officials report seven active forest fires in the northeast region

There are six new forest fires confirmed in the northeast region, Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fires and Emergency Services reported Saturday evening, bringing the active number of fires in the region to seven.

Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs

The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy.