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Students in Sudbury learn about ATV safety

Students from Confederation Secondary School in Sudbury hit the trails Wednesday as a part of an all-terrain vehicle safety program.

As financial crisis ends, Laurentian resumes giving out bursaries, scholarships

A Sudbury father says he is thankful a bursary set up in his daughter's memory has been reinstated at Laurentian University.

Elliot Lake suspect charged with starting bonfire – at someone else’s home

Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake have charged one person with violating the fire ban following an incident June 6 on Bennett Drive.

Sudbury police want to thank Good Samaritan who helped officer with violent suspect

Greater Sudbury Police want to thank a resident who helped one of their officers subdue a violent suspect.

Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.

Northern health unit issues warnings as wildfire smoke causes poor air quality

Wildfire smoke from forest fires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating hazy and smoky conditions blanketing cities across Ontario.

‘Incompetent’ northern Ont. doctor loses his license to practise medicine

A northern Ontario doctor has been stripped of his medical licence for conduct described as “disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”

Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.

North Bay OPP charge dozens in crackdown on red-light violations

Ontario Provincial Police laid 70 traffic charges in a four-day crackdown on drivers who ignore red lights in the North Bay area.

Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario

Tent caterpillar infestations are a problem in northern Ontario every few summers and it looks like they could be returning this year.

After decades in business, Sault butcher wants to pass on his legacy

For most of his 71 years, Lou Bruni has run butcher shops in Sault Ste. Marie.

Elliot Lake suspect charged with starting bonfire – at someone else’s home

Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake have charged one person with violating the fire ban following an incident June 6 on Bennett Drive.

Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.

Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario

Tent caterpillar infestations are a problem in northern Ontario every few summers and it looks like they could be returning this year.

Northern Ont. teen, 13, facing new sexual assault charge, 10 total

A 13-year-old male from Elliot Lake in northern Ontario has been charged with sexual assault again, bringing the total to 10, after another survivor came forward.

Popular Mining Expo underway in Timmins

The 30th annual Canadian Mining Expo is underway in Timmins.

Spreading wildfires prompt northeastern communities to evacuate

Communities affected by wildfires in the region are evacuating for safety reasons. The province says there is significant danger as several out-of-control wildfires affect air quality and physical safety.

Wildfire west of Sudbury prompts evacuation order, total active fires in northern Ont. grows to 54

A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.

Timmins woman wins $150K on a scratch ticket

Laura Parker of Timmins won $150,000 on a scratch ticket in the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s Bigger Spin Instant Game.

Return of the tent caterpillar in northern Ontario

Tent caterpillar infestations are a problem in northern Ontario every few summers and it looks like they could be returning this year.