Rainfall up to 50 mm and thunderstorms expected in parts of the north
A series of weather alerts are in effect Thursday in northern Ontario from the along the north shore of Lake Superior to both the Manitoba and Quebec borders.
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Sudbury
Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage
The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.
National Paramedic Services Week kicks off in Sudbury
From May 22-28, Canada is marking Paramedic Services Week. This year's theme is 'Faces of Paramedicine,' which focuses on the diverse and evolving range of specialties in the profession.
Thousands of Sudburians have already voted in the June 2 election
Advance Voting is underway in Sudbury and officials with Elections Ontario say thousands have already come out to cast a ballot.
Election Profile: Parry-Sound Muskoka riding
For the first time in two decades, Parry Sound-Muskoka is going to have a new MPP after the June 2 election.
Passenger ship unveils Killarney to tourists, boosts local economy
History was made recently in Killarney as the Viking Octantis made its maiden stop at the Georgian Bay community.
North Bay
Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage
The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.
Downtown business owners in North Bay share concerns ahead of provincial election
Gateway to the Arts has been located on North Bay's Main Street in the city's downtown for just more than two years.
Vandals leave broken glass strewn across North Bay playground
Thomson Park playground is temporarily closed as officials deal with vandalism that has rendered the park unsafe.
Police say impaired golf cart driver refused to pull over
A 36-year-old Kirkland Lake resident has been charged following an incident May 22 involving a golf cart driver who refused to stop for police.
North Bay tourism ramps up
With the Chief Commanda on Lake Nipissing sailing once again, to the carousel at the city’s waterfront with children, and, with lots of people on the boardwalk. The May long weekend kick-started tourism in North Bay.
Sault Ste. Marie
Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage
The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.
Two people go missing during fishing trip near Latchford, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police are searching for two people who went missing on the Montreal River on Tuesday morning.
Ontario doctors say the backlog for certain services reaching crisis levels
The Ontario Medical Association says the backlog for medical services has grown by one million in just the last three months.
Officials in the north worry destructive invasive species will emerge this summer
Researchers in the north are warning one of Canada's "most invasive plants" could be popping up this summer.
Suspended truck driver almost hits police cruiser on Hwy. 17
A suspended, uninsured driver of a tractor-trailer almost hit a police vehicle last week, East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.
Timmins
One person dead following fire in Cochrane
Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday the remains of one person was discovered following a fire May 22.
Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage
The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.
Timmins couple donates property to farmers market
The Mountjoy Farmers Market in Timmins has a permanent home thanks to a large property donation from local business owners Barry and Celine Petroski
Police say impaired golf cart driver refused to pull over
A 36-year-old Kirkland Lake resident has been charged following an incident May 22 involving a golf cart driver who refused to stop for police.
Ontario doctors say the backlog for certain services reaching crisis levels
The Ontario Medical Association says the backlog for medical services has grown by one million in just the last three months.
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One person dead following fire in Cochrane
Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday the remains of one person was discovered following a fire May 22.
Strong demand for RVs in the north despite rising costs, supply shortage
The RV industry has been experiencing a two-year shortage in supply, along with inflated costs for those in stock, plus rising gas prices.
Gunman kills 19 children in Texas elementary school shooting
An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The attacker was killed by law enforcement.
Toronto radio personality 'on hiatus' after human rights complaint filed by former co-host
Toronto radio host John Derringer has been placed 'on hiatus' after former colleague Jennifer Valentyne posted a lengthy video on social media over the weekend alleging harassment and gender discrimination within the workplace.
Driver accused of impaired crashes into cemetery, landing on top of headstone
An Owen Sound man faces impaired driving charges after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and going through a local cemetery.
Ontario police release wild video showing stunt driver going 200 km/h on highway shoulder
Police have released new video of a recent incident in which a vehicle was caught doing donuts and speeding along the shoulder of busy Ontario roadways.
Another 2 to 3 days to reconnect Ottawa, but progress being made: Hydro Ottawa
City officials in Ottawa say it could be another two to three days to restore power, but Hydro Ottawa is assuring the community that progress is being made.
Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec
Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.
Society 'may not survive' Putin's war, says billionaire George Soros
Russia's invasion of Ukraine may have marked the start of "a third world war," and Russian President Vladimir Putin must be defeated "as soon as possible" if the world wants to preserve civilization, said billionaire and philanthropist George Soros.
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Families pay tribute to Texas school shooting victims
Families are sharing photos and stories of their loved ones, who lost their lives in a mass shooting in Texas that killed at least 19 children and two adults on Tuesday afternoon.
Monkeypox in Canada: PHAC now confirms 15 cases countrywide
With Quebec confirming an additional 10 cases of monkeypox identified in the province, the Public Health Agency of Canada says they are monitoring a total of 15 cases across the country.
'My heart breaks': Trudeau reacts to Texas elementary school shooting
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his 'heart breaks' for those impacted by the 'horrific' shooting at an elementary school in Texas that killed 21 people on Tuesday.
Clean up, power restoration efforts underway after destructive Ontario storm
Crews are working to restore power to more than 150,000 Ontario customers who are still without hydro after a deadly storm swept through the province on Saturday.
Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec
Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.
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