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Heat warnings issued in the northeast, thunderstorm watch in effect in some areas

The first heat event of 2022 is expected in the next two days in northeastern Ontario, Environment Canada said Monday.

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Sudbury

Sudbury's SNOLAB has new executive director

Dr. Jodi Cooley, professor of physics at Southern Methodist University and deputy operations manager for the SuperCDMS collaboration, will be the new executive director of SNOLAB.

Dr. Jodi Cooley, professor of physics at Southern Methodist University and deputy operations manager for the SuperCDMS collaboration and next executive director of SNOLAB. (Supplied)

Sudbury area Stanley Cup winner passes away at 82

Copper Cliff’s Jim Pappin, who scored the cup- winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, died yesterday at the age of 82,

Espanola teen creates climate change awareness app

Punya Pandey of Espanola says an article on climate change inspired him to create an app to raise awareness about the issue.

Sudbury’s music scene offers something for everyone with three festivals set for this summer

The Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Sudbury’s Summer Concert Series and Up Here Festival are promising an action-packed summer in the city.

Three people hurt in Hwy. 17 collision in Sturgeon Falls

A motor vehicle collision closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls for several hours, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

North Bay

Parry Sound suspect charged with attempted murder

A 28-year-old suspect in Parry Sound has been charged with attempted murder for an incident June 27.

OPP impound man’s motorbike during his arrest (FILE)

New youth wellness initiative is planned for North Bay

Outloud North Bay is partnering with an organization known as "Lived Experience & Recovery Network" to kick-start a peer support training program for youth in Nipissing.

OPP crack down on commercial vehicle violations in North Bay

A recent crackdown by the Ontario Provincial Police in North Bay led to 145 offence notices in the area of Highway 11 in Timmins, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst.

Three people hurt in Hwy. 17 collision in Sturgeon Falls

A motor vehicle collision closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls for several hours, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

Crackdown on commercial vehicle violations in North Bay

A recent crackdown by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Transportation in North Bay led to 145 offence notices in the area of Highway 11 in Timmins, Cochrane, Kapuskasing and Hearst.

Sault Ste. Marie

Trial begins in 2018 murder case in Elliot Lake

The trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Elliot Lake man got underway this week in a Sault Ste. Marie courtroom.

Brad Southwind has pleaded not guilty in the death of Joseph Topping, whose remains were discovered in a wooded area in Elliot Lake in February 2018. (File)

PUC’s new state-of-the-art substation is now operational

Construction on PUC Services Inc.'s new state-of-the-art Substation 16 has officially been completed and the substation is now in operation in Sault Ste. Marie.

Suspect charged in connection with two break and enters, Sault police say

A 37-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges related to two break and enters from March following a police investigation.

Suspect charged with assault with a weapon, Sault police say

A 31-year-old suspect has been charged with assault with a weapon following an incident shortly after 10:00am on June 28 in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault resident wins $356K lotto prize

Donna Ralph of Sault Ste. Marie won “356,461.60 in the June 11 Lottario draw, the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. said in a news release Tuesday.

Timmins

Sudbury area Stanley Cup winner passes away at 82

Copper Cliff’s Jim Pappin, who scored the cup- winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, died yesterday at the age of 82,

Porcupine Health Unit recognizes 'Pride Month' with information booth

With June being 'Pride Month', the Porcupine Health Unit in Timmins took the opportunity to connect with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to let them know that since pandemic restrictions have now lifted, many of its services are being offered again to the public.

Timmins Pride working to make city more 2SLGBTQ+ friendly

Pride Month ends Thursday and while Timmins Pride wasn't able to hold a celebratory event, due to a lack of volunteers, president Matthieu Villeneuve said things are looking brighter.

Person renting airport hangar in Timmins charged with using air cannon to cause a disturbance

A 65-year-old suspect in Timmins has been arrested for disturbing the peace for repeatedly using an "air cannon," or a device that makes extremely loud, air raid-like noises.

Laurentian University to receive $200K from a posthumous donation

Wyona Thompson, a university alumna, passed away in June 2021, is donating the funds to support full-time students in the Bachelor of Education programs in both English and French.

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Ford says wage increase for Ontario public school teachers will be 'more than 1 per cent'

Public-sector teachers in Ontario will see their wages increase by more than one per cent as legislation aimed at capping compensation for those workers is set to expire later this year.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks alongside Toronto Mayor John Tory during a joint press conference inside Queen’s Park in Toronto, Monday, June 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Parry Sound suspect charged with attempted murder

A 28-year-old suspect in Parry Sound has been charged with attempted murder for an incident June 27.

Ontario gas prices about to take huge drop and this is the best time to fill up

Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.

A man pumps gas in Montreal, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Sudbury's SNOLAB has new executive director

Dr. Jodi Cooley, professor of physics at Southern Methodist University and deputy operations manager for the SuperCDMS collaboration, will be the new executive director of SNOLAB.

Three people hurt in Hwy. 17 collision in Sturgeon Falls

A motor vehicle collision closed Hwy. 17 in Sturgeon Falls for several hours, Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday.

Individual charged with breaching conditions

On June 30 at approximately 1:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol duties on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake when they observed a known person walking along the sidewalk who was breaching prior release conditions.

Sudbury area Stanley Cup winner passes away at 82

Copper Cliff’s Jim Pappin, who scored the cup- winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967, died yesterday at the age of 82,

OPP lays nearly 30 charges after seizing loaded gun, bear spray in Orillia

Police laid nearly 30 charges after arresting two men during a traffic stop in Orillia, where officers allegedly confiscated a loaded gun.

Top accounting firm fined US$100 million after employees cheated on CPA exams

Ernst & Young has been slapped with a record US$100 million fine from the U.S. government after regulators discovered that the company knew some of its auditors were cheating on exams for several years and did nothing to stop it.